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Network security courses can help you learn about firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and encryption protocols. You can build skills in risk assessment, incident response, and vulnerability management. Many courses introduce tools like Wireshark for network analysis, Nessus for vulnerability scanning, and various security information and event management (SIEM) systems, showing how these skills are applied in practical work to protect networks from cyber threats.

Popular Network Security Courses and Certifications


  • I

    IBM

    What is Data Science?

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Data Mining, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Data Analysis, Data Science, Digital Transformation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Storage, Deep Learning, Machine Learning

    4.7 stars, 78K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (78K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Amplify Your Influence

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Persuasive Communication, Influencing, Communication, Composure, Value Propositions, Stress Management, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Non-Verbal Communication, Executive Presence, Leadership, Strategic Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making, Rapport Building, Trustworthiness

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Solutions, Public Cloud, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, Serverless Computing, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Security, Cloud Storage, Security Controls, Databases, Database Systems, Virtual Networking, Data Storage, Network Architecture, Data Migration

    4.8 stars, 2.1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (2.1K) · Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job ready
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  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Cybersecurity for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Governance, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Modeling, Infrastructure Security, Telecommunications, Enterprise Security, Security Awareness, General Networking, Exploitation techniques

    4.7 stars, 3.3K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (3.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Business Analytics with Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Modeling, Operations Research, Regression Analysis, Network Model, Resource Allocation, Excel Macros, Business Analytics, Decision Making, Risk Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Microsoft Excel, Strategic Decision-Making, Data Modeling, Business Modeling, Financial Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Excel Formulas, Business, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis

    4.8 stars, 4.1K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (4.1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • N

    New York University

    Introduction to Cyber Attacks

    Skills you'll gain: Security Engineering, Threat Modeling, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Assessment, Information Systems Security, Network Security, Computer Security, Exploitation techniques, Cryptography, Data Integrity

    4.7 stars, 3K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • I

    IBM

    Generative AI: Impact, Considerations, and Ethical Issues

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Business Ethics, AI literacy, Legal Risk, Socioeconomics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Social Impact, Information Privacy, Accountability, Data Quality

    4.8 stars, 341 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (341) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Blender All-in-One For Dummies

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Animations, Post-Production, Animation and Game Design, Motion Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Open Source Technology, Computer Graphic Techniques, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Scripting, Image Quality, Design Software, Design, Scripting Languages, Video Game Development, Game Design, Design Elements And Principles, Python Programming

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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  • L

    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Java

    Skills you'll gain: Java, Java Programming, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Software Installation, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computational Logic, Development Environment

    4.6 stars, 2.3K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (2.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    DeepLearning.AI TensorFlow Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Convolutional Neural Networks, Computer Vision, Model Evaluation, Transfer Learning, Image Analysis, Keras (Neural Network Library), Natural Language Processing, Model Training, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Deep Learning, Embeddings, Fine-tuning, Artificial Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Generative AI, Classification Algorithms, Forecasting, Machine Learning

    4.7 stars, 25K reviews, Intermediate, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (25K) · Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Top AI program
    Top AI program
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    IBM

    IBM Generative AI for Cybersecurity Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Prompt Engineering Tools, Cyber Threat Intelligence, ChatGPT, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), AI literacy, Multimodal Prompts, AI Security, Threat Modeling, AI powered creativity, LLM Application, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Incident Response, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Vulnerability Management, Incident Management

    4.7 stars, 12K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (12K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Customer Success: Reducing Churn & Growing Revenue

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Success Management, Customer Retention, Brand Loyalty, Loyalty Programs, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Engagement, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Acquisition Management, Customer experience strategy (CX), Software As A Service, Customer Data Management, Customer Advocacy, Customer Support, Customer Insights, Customer Service, Customer Analysis, Customer experience improvement, B2B Sales, Client Support

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular network security courses

  • What is Data Science?: IBM
  • Amplify Your Influence: John Wiley & Sons
  • AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials: Amazon Web Services
  • Cybersecurity for Everyone: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Business Analytics with Excel: Johns Hopkins University
  • Introduction to Cyber Attacks: New York University
  • Generative AI: Impact, Considerations, and Ethical Issues: IBM
  • Blender All-in-One For Dummies: John Wiley & Sons
  • Introduction to Java: LearnQuest
  • DeepLearning.AI TensorFlow Developer: DeepLearning.AI

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