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: Threat Modeling, Threat Management, Vulnerability Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Data Security, Cyber Risk, NIST 800-53, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Security Strategy, Security Controls, Risk Management Framework, Identity and Access Management, Encryption, Cryptography
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Public Cloud, Cloud Infrastructure, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Computing Architecture, Serverless Computing, Cloud Security, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon S3, Databases, Data Storage, Network Architecture, Data Migration, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Social Media Management, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Target Audience, Social Media Campaigns, Paid media, Social Media Strategy, Instagram, Content Creation, Marketing Effectiveness, Online Advertising, Persona Development, Marketing Analytics, Advertising Campaigns, Advertising, Content Performance Analysis, Marketing Materials, Presentations, Digital Marketing, Brand Management
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Microsoft Power Platform, Data Integrity, Data Visualization, Data Storage, Data Collection, Data Quality, Data Manipulation, Business Analytics, Timelines, Advanced Analytics, Database Design, Statistical Reporting, Report Writing, Data Processing, Data Warehousing, Business Intelligence, SQL
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Random Forest Algorithm, Keras (Neural Network Library), Tensorflow, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Decision Tree Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Classification Algorithms, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Customer Engagement, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Online Advertising, Web Analytics and SEO, MarTech, Data Architecture, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Automation, Marketing Channel, Content Strategy, Performance Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Driving engagement, Marketing Planning, Digital Transformation, Customer Insights, Emerging Technologies, Experimentation, Data Visualization
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Network Security, Internet Of Things, Infrastructure Security, Communication Systems, Wireless Networks, Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Architecture, General Networking, Network Infrastructure, Hardware Architecture, Distributed Computing, Information Privacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Generative AI, Oral Expression, Large Language Modeling, Ideation, Artificial Intelligence, Scenario Testing, Business Correspondence, Productivity, Complex Problem Solving, Report Writing, Organizational Skills, Solution Design, Document Management, Critical Thinking, Software Versioning, Context Management, Machine Learning
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Application Deployment, Prompt Engineering, Kubernetes, Containerization, Database Architecture and Administration, MySQL, Cloud Computing Architecture, Dataflow, PostgreSQL, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Deployment, Data Migration, Cloud Management, Cloud Security, Cloud Applications, Operational Databases, Database Design, Database Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Princeton University
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Payment Systems, FinTech, Key Management, Application Security, Digital Assets, Network Protocols, Transaction Processing, Data Storage, Distributed Computing, Emerging Technologies, Scripting, Financial Regulation, Market Dynamics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Data Loss Prevention, AI Security, Responsible AI, Information Privacy, Data Ethics, Security Controls, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Threat Management, Security Awareness, Security Management, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Authorization (Computing), Incident Response, Cyber Security Policies, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cyber Governance, Governance, Risk Management Framework, Generative AI
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Behavior-Driven Development, DevSecOps, Test Driven Development (TDD), Kanban Principles, Continuous Integration, Agile Software Development, Lean Methodologies, DevOps, Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Software Development Methodologies, Continuous Deployment, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Continuous Improvement Process
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks