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.

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Plotly, Statistical Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Matplotlib, Data Visualization Software, Network Analysis, Seaborn, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Mining, Scatter Plots, R Programming, Graph Theory, Data Science, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting
Build toward a degree
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Generative AI, LLM Application, Prompt Engineering, Training Programs, Large Language Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Open Source Technology, Benchmarking, Artificial Neural Networks
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Integration Testing, Object-Relational Mapping, API Design, ASP.NET, Database Design, Enterprise Architecture, Docker (Software), Database Systems, Systems Integration, Data Validation, Business Logic, Development Environment
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, CI/CD, Cloud-Native Computing, Containerization, Google Cloud Platform, Application Deployment, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Cloud Engineering, Continuous Deployment, Cloud Management, Load Balancing, Cloud Computing, Docker (Software), Scalability, Continuous Integration, Microservices, Data Persistence, Cloud Security, Cloud Storage
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: AWS CloudFormation, Amazon Web Services, Network Troubleshooting, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Technical Support, Cloud Infrastructure, Issue Tracking, Technical Documentation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Online Advertising, Advertising, Digital Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Lead Generation
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Bayesian Statistics, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Model, Pseudocode, Computational Thinking, Bayesian Network, Data Structures, Graph Theory, Machine Learning Algorithms, Classification Algorithms, Network Analysis, Probability, Probability & Statistics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Agentic systems, AI Security, Discussion Facilitation, Business Ethics, Embeddings, Regulatory Compliance, Case Studies, Data Synthesis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, SAS (Software), AI Workflows, Analytics, Machine Learning
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Load Balancing, Cloud Management, Application Deployment, Scalability, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Computing, Linux Servers, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Architecture, Virtual Machines, Web Applications
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Hosting, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Cloud Storage, Frontend Performance, Database Management, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Virtual Networking, Cloud Security, Operational Databases, Performance Tuning, Routing Protocols
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Package and Software Management, User Accounts, OS Process Management, Linux Administration, File Systems, Linux Commands, Network Administration, Data Storage, Linux, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Configuration Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks