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.

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Deployment, Infrastructure Architecture, Cloud Computing, Network Infrastructure, Virtual Networking, Virtual Machines, Cloud Storage, Network Architecture, Command-Line Interface, Firewall
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Serverless Computing, Digital Transformation, Network Security, Containerization, Site Reliability Engineering, Application Programming Interface (API), Google Cloud Platform, Data Governance, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Encryption, Cloud Storage, Real Time Data, Data Security, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Looker (Software)
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Agentic systems, Social Network Analysis, Model Evaluation, Sociology, Economics, Scientific Methods, Computer Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Materials science, Artificial Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Manufacturing Processes, Machine Learning, Process Control
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Software Design, Software Development Life Cycle, Application Security, Technical Design, Software Architecture, Software Development Methodologies, Conceptual Design, Requirements Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Assessment, Compliance Management, Internal Controls, Threat Detection, Governance, Continuous Monitoring, Data Management, Disaster Recovery, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Regulatory Requirements, Business Analysis, Organizational Structure, Accountability, Stakeholder Communications
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Culture Transformation, Human Resource Strategy, Human Capital, Organizational Change, Diversity and Inclusion, Strategic Leadership, Talent Management, Business Transformation, Change Management, Workforce Planning, Organizational Effectiveness, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Predictive Analytics, Strategic Partnership
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Traffic Flow Optimization, Transportation Operations, Supply And Demand, Network Analysis, Network Model, Mathematical Modeling, Game Theory, Graph Theory, Economics, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Microsoft Copilot, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Autoencoders, Data Security, Information Privacy, Anomaly Detection, Model Evaluation, Data Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Key Management, Cryptography, Encryption, Authentications, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Process Analysis, Web Analytics, Dashboard, Process Design, Customer experience improvement, Driving engagement, Process Improvement and Optimization, User Feedback, Marketing Analytics, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Analysis, Business Metrics, Data-Driven Decision-Making
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Network Model, Digital Assets, Business Intelligence, Information Management, Data Analysis, Asset Management, Business Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Business Valuation, Data Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Economics, Information Technology, Competitive Intelligence, Data Management, Innovation, Accounting
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks