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: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Operational Risk, Case Studies, Security Management, Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Intellectual Property, Crisis Management, Cybersecurity, Manufacturing Operations, Security Controls, Security Strategy, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Engineering, Continuous Monitoring, Compliance Reporting, Governance, Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution, Data Analysis, Markov Model, Data Science, Statistics, Statistical Inference, Probability, R Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security Assessment, Active Directory, Web Applications, Brute-force attacks, Microsoft Windows, Cryptographic Protocols, Bash (Scripting Language), Command-Line Interface, Shell Script, Apache Tomcat, Scripting, Microsoft SQL Servers
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Amazon CloudWatch, Public Cloud, Virtual Networking, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Data Storage, System Monitoring, Network Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, Google Cloud Platform, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Computing, Data Storage, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Management, Cloud Storage, Security Management, System Monitoring, Scalability, Encryption
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Apache Hadoop, Data Infrastructure, Data Processing, Analytics, Data Science, Distributed Computing, Linux, Software Installation, Scalability, System Configuration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Apple software proficiency, Mac OS, User Accounts, System Support, Software Installation, Apple Hardware proficiency, File Management, System Configuration, Technical Support, General Networking, Data Storage, Data Management, Network Administration, Computer Networking, Encryption
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Email Marketing, Email Automation, Lead Generation, Marketing Automation, Google Sheets, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Gmail
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Whizlabs
Skills you'll gain: Chef (Configuration Management Tool), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Development Testing, Software Installation, Cloud Infrastructure, CI/CD, DevSecOps, System Support, Configuration Management, Automation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Payment Systems, Distributed Computing, Network Model, Transaction Processing, Emerging Technologies, Virtual Machines, Verification And Validation
Beginner · 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

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Apache Cassandra, Big Data, NoSQL, Apache Hadoop, Virtual Environment, Virtual Machines, Apache, Analytics, Data Storage, Distributed Computing, Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Architecture, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks