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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Evaluation, Configuration Management, Image Analysis, Multimodal Prompts, Debugging, Benchmarking, Experimentation, Computer Vision, Algorithms, Data Visualization, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Performance Tuning, Tensorflow, Failure Mode And Effects Analysis, Verification And Validation, Root Cause Analysis, Cost Management, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Analytics, Analytics, Dashboard, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Amazon Web Services, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Visualization, Cloud Security, Amazon S3, Cloud Computing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Royal Holloway, University of London
Skills you'll gain: Human Factors (Security), Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, Social Sciences, Exploitation techniques, Culture, Psychology, Survey Creation, Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Advocacy, Research, Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, Data Collection, Social Network Analysis, Anthropology, Human Development, Nutrition and Diet, Environmental Issue, Biology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Selenium (Software), Software Testing, Security Testing, Test Automation, Performance Testing, Functional Testing, Test Script Development, Test Tools, Test Execution Engine, Test Planning, Application Security, Mobile Development, Browser Compatibility
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, SQL, Databases, R Programming, Database Management, Data Science, Data Modeling, Query Languages, Data Access, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Mobile Development, Application Development, Data Management, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Human Computer Interaction, Java Programming, Event-Driven Programming, System Programming, Network Model, Geographic Information Systems, Interactive Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Data Storage, Animations, Computer Programming, Computer Graphics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Containerization, Microservices, Devops Tools, Hardening, Virtualization, Network Planning And Design, Data Persistence, Scalability, Application Lifecycle Management, Command-Line Interface
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Business Ethics, AI Personalization, Information Privacy, Threat Modeling, Personally Identifiable Information, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Fraud detection, Prompt Engineering, Public Affairs
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Routing, Routing Protocols, OSI Models, TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Switches, Networking Hardware, Network Administration, Local Area Networks, Network Infrastructure, Network Protocols, System Configuration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Database Administration, Database Systems, Microsoft Azure, Databases, Relational Databases, MySQL, SQL, Database Management, NoSQL, PostgreSQL, Data Security, Data Management, Cloud Deployment, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Threat Modeling, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Security Testing, Secure Coding, Cost Management, Data Ethics, Data Governance, Experimentation, Prompt Engineering, Application Security, CI/CD, Automation, Financial Forecasting, Compliance Management, Governance, Technical Documentation, Vulnerability Assessments, Risk Management, Stakeholder Communications
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months