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.

FAIR Institute
Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Cyber Risk, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Modeling, Cyber Security Strategy, Governance, Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Strategic Decision-Making, Risk Mitigation, Business Risk Management, Strategic Prioritization, Compliance Reporting, Management Reporting, Business Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Application Deployment, Containerization, Scalability, Cloud Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Managed Services
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Application Performance Management, System Monitoring, Enterprise Application Management, Performance Tuning, Performance Analysis, Management Reporting, Performance Metric, Anomaly Detection, Real Time Data, Continuous Monitoring, Root Cause Analysis, Operational Performance Management, Business Metrics, Transaction Processing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data-Driven Decision-Making
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Solutions, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Solution Architecture, Systems Analysis, Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Storage, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Scalability
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Database Design, MySQL Workbench, MySQL, Relational Databases, SQL, Database Management, Data Manipulation, Data Migration, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Scalability
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: Research, Investigation, Storytelling, Systems Thinking, Content Creation, Peer Review, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Social Impact, Discussion Facilitation, World History
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Mobile Security, Google Workspace, Security Controls, Authentications, Cloud Security, Data Security, Application Security, Multi-Factor Authentication, Identity and Access Management, Threat Detection
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Customer Communications Management, Customer experience strategy (CX), Integrated Marketing Communications, Cross-Channel Marketing, Service Level, Systems Integration, Security Controls
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Apache, Network Troubleshooting, OSI Models, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Linux Administration, Linux Servers, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Linux Commands, Linux, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Virtual Networking, General Networking, Virtual Machines, Web Servers, Remote Access Systems, Network Infrastructure, Network Administration, Computer Networking, Network Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Financial Modeling, Responsible AI, AI Security, Financial Forecasting, Financial Statements, Depreciation, Business Ethics, Balance Sheet, Capital Budgeting, Artificial Intelligence, Strategic Decision-Making, Data Management, Information Privacy, Financial Analysis, Excel Formulas, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Finance, Business Strategy, Business
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, ISO/IEC 27001, Continuous Monitoring, NIST 800-53, Compliance Management, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Incident Response, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Data Governance, Cloud Management, Security Controls, Vulnerability Management, IT Management, Information Privacy, Security Awareness
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, C# (Programming Language), Application Programming Interface (API), Microsoft Development Tools, Restful API, Microsoft Azure, Web Applications, Integrated Development Environments, Application Development, Development Environment, Virtual Environment, Middleware
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months