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.

Skills you'll gain: User Research, Design Thinking, UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, Wireframing, Mockups, User Experience Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Prototyping, Figma (Design Software), User Flows, Persona Development, Scalability
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Leadership, Nursing Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Leadership, Accountability, Decision Making, Communication Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Collaboration, Patient Safety, Critical Thinking, Goal Setting, Resource Allocation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Performance Analysis, Apache Airflow, Workflow Management, Vector Databases, Scalability, Database Management Systems, Database Management, Data Pipelines, Data Architecture, Real Time Data, MySQL, Complex Problem Solving, Data Import/Export, Data Transformation, Graph Theory
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Python Programming, Data Security
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Cloud-Native Computing, Scalability, Containerization, Continuous Deployment, Docker (Software), Cloud Applications, Cloud Management, API Gateway, Devops Tools, Cloud Storage, Network Troubleshooting, Authentications, DevOps, Google Cloud Platform, Test Case, Network Protocols, Application Programming Interface (API)
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: AI Workflows, Agentic Workflows, AI Orchestration, AI Security, API Testing, System Testing, Test Script Development, Context Management, Health Informatics, Performance Testing, Functional Testing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Information Management, Security Controls, Configuration Management, Security Engineering, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Requirements Analysis, Cloud Security, Software Development Life Cycle, Cloud Computing, System Implementation, Program Development, Change Control
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft 365, Sales Enablement, Marketing Automation, Customer experience improvement, Generative AI, Business Process Automation, AI Security, Customer Service, Business Metrics, AI Enablement, Return On Investment, Automation, Customer Retention, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Security Requirements Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Risk Management Framework, Risking, User Requirements Documents, Scalability, Verification And Validation, Software Visualization, Safety and Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks


Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Incident Response, Regulatory Compliance, Data Security, Accountability, Compliance Management, Data Processing, Data Sharing, Informed Consent
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing, Data Storage, Cloud Management, Cloud Storage, Security Controls, Key Management, System Monitoring, Database Management, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months