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.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Verification And Validation, Theoretical Computer Science, Systems Design, Model Evaluation, Simulations, Algorithms, Safety and Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Facebook, Advocacy, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Social Justice
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Data Pipelines, Data Processing, Google Cloud Platform, Data Warehousing, Data Maintenance, Data Storage, Cloud Engineering, Data Analysis, Data Architecture, Data Preprocessing, Automation, Data Security
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Containerization, Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Cloud Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing, Application Deployment, Scalability, Public Cloud, Node.JS, Cloud Storage
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Project Management Software, Technical Communication, Technical Product Management, Performance Metric, Agile Project Management, Data Analysis, Project Management, Analytics, Stakeholder Communications, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Machine Learning, Large Language Modeling, R Programming, Data Visualization
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Plot (Graphics), Scripting, Scientific Visualization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Graphing, Scalability, Text Mining, Statistical Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Programming Principles, Data Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Mathematical Software, File I/O, Software Installation, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Python Programming, Data Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Oracle Databases, Oracle SQL Developer, Performance Tuning, Database Management, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Administration, PL/SQL, Relational Databases, Patch Management, Data Integrity, SQL, Data Import/Export, Data Storage Technologies, User Accounts, Disaster Recovery
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Data Transformation, Real Time Data, Fraud detection, Data Pipelines, Apache Spark, Power BI, PySpark, Performance Tuning, Grafana, Disaster Recovery, Data Architecture, Prometheus (Software), Data Integrity, Scalability, Data Processing, Data Governance, Event-Driven Programming, System Monitoring, Docker (Software)
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Agile Methodology, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Planning, Requirements Analysis, Business Requirements, Stakeholder Management, Business Strategies, Project Management Software, Sprint Planning, Microsoft Teams, ChatGPT
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Animations, Unity Engine, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Software Design Patterns, Game Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Scalability, Software Development Tools, Computer Graphics, Performance Tuning, Scripting
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Information Technology Operations, Disaster Recovery, Document Management, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Information Technology, Change Control, Safety and Security, Technical Communication, Linux, Microsoft Windows, Personally Identifiable Information, Remote Access Systems, Scripting, Bash (Scripting Language), Artificial Intelligence, Windows PowerShell, Software Installation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Visual Studio, Cloud Computing Architecture, Managed Services, Continuous Deployment, Cloud Computing, Integrated Development Environments, Microsoft SQL Servers, Cloud Security, Cloud Storage, Database Management, Web Applications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks