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.

Politecnico di Milano
Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Methods, Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Intellectual Property, Responsible AI, Legal Risk, Reinforcement Learning, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, AI Security, Dimensionality Reduction, Legal Technology, Taxonomy, Cloud Platforms, Social Impact, Social Studies
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Data Analysis, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Analysis, Analysis, Programming Principles, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Princeton University
Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Operations Research, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Network Routing, Java Programming, Linear Algebra
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Dictionary, Data Quality, Data Management, Data Cleansing, Data Validation, Data Governance, Data Integrity, Case Studies, Communication Strategies, Stakeholder Communications, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Continuous Improvement Process
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Applications, Cloud-Native Computing, Software-Defined Networking, Virtual Networking, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Distributed Computing, Application Development, Cloud Management, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Network Performance Management, Data Store, Software Systems, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Network Monitoring, Network Infrastructure, Data Centers, Network Architecture
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Data Quality, Data Modeling, Data Integration, Business Process Automation, Email Marketing, Data Security, Data Cleansing, Sales Enablement, Sales Pipelines, Data Management, Business Process, User Accounts, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Sales Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Customer Engagement, Dashboard, Automation, Cloud Computing
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Protocols, TCP/IP, General Networking, Network Monitoring, Network Security, Network Analysis, Linux, Software Installation
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Graph Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Network Analysis, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Data Structures, Computer Science
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Chicago
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Media and Communications, Digital Content, Technology Strategies, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Network Protocols, Telecommunications, Market Dynamics, Case Law, Lawsuits, Economics, Competitive Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Vibe coding, Natural Language Processing, Data Ethics, AI Workflows, Agentic systems, CI/CD, Software Development, Software Engineering Tools, DevOps, AI Security, Software Documentation, Test Automation, Application Security, DevSecOps, Software Engineering
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Hardware Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, Desktop Support, System Support, Technical Support, Help Desk Support, Cloud Services, Computer Security Incident Management, Operating Systems, Information Technology, Microsoft Windows, Computer Hardware, Network Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Application Deployment, OpenShift, Cloud Applications, Serverless Computing, Microservices, Istio, API Gateway, Restful API, Cloud Computing, IBM Cloud, Kubernetes, Application Development, Software Architecture, Scalability, Flask (Web Framework)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months