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: Collaborative Software, Intranet, Project Documentation, Organizational Skills, Team Oriented, Document Management, Content Management Systems, Collaboration, Productivity Software, Knowledge Transfer, Content Development and Management, Information Architecture, Data Management, Content Creation, Cloud Platforms
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: No-Code Development, Model Deployment, Applied Machine Learning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Machine Learning, Return On Investment, Model Evaluation, Analytics, Performance Measurement, Business Metrics, Responsible AI, Cloud Computing, Big Data, Scalability, Workflow Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Business Continuity, Auditing, Performance Tuning, Application Programming Interface (API)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Systems Development Life Cycle, Systems Architecture, Systems Thinking, Software Design Patterns, Stakeholder Communications, Systems Analysis, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Application Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Whizlabs
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Virtual Networking, Cloud Services, System Monitoring, Network Monitoring, Application Performance Management, Cloud Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtual Machines, Disaster Recovery, Containerization, Data Storage
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: User Story, Prompt Engineering, No-Code Development, User Feedback, Technical Communication, Application Deployment, AI Security, Performance Tuning, Data Wrangling, Version Control, Business Process Automation, API Testing, DevSecOps, Site Reliability Engineering, Integration Testing, Application Security, Application Programming Interface (API), Agile Methodology, LLM Application, Data Integration
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Peripheral Devices, USB, Operating Systems, Computer Hardware, Data Storage Technologies, Hardware Troubleshooting, Electrical Safety, Technical Communication, Linux, File Systems, Microsoft Windows, Information Privacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Whizlabs
Skills you'll gain: Amazon S3, Cloud Storage, Data Storage, Data Storage Technologies, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Security Controls, File Management, File Systems, Encryption
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Security, LLM Application, Threat Detection, Threat Modeling, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Threat Hunting, Generative AI Agents, Agentic Workflows, Agentic systems, Incident Response, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Data Ethics, Cyber Operations, AI Orchestration, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Risk Mitigation, Technology Strategies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronics Engineering, Computer Architecture, Thermal Management, Scalability, Systems Integration, Materials science, Manufacturing Processes, Technical Standard, Reliability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Hazard Analysis, Chemical Engineering, Incident Management, Failure Analysis, Risk Management Framework, Safety and Security, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Estimation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon Web Services, Virtual Machines, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Infrastructure, Scalability
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Exploitation techniques, Human Factors (Security), Investigation, Data Collection, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Awareness, Persuasive Communication, Social Sciences, Rapport Building, Email Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months