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: Application Deployment, Kubernetes, Network Troubleshooting, Performance Tuning, Continuous Deployment, Network Performance Management, Network Routing, Network Security, Network Protocols, Load Balancing, Scalability
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon CloudWatch, Data Lakes, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon Web Services, Serverless Computing, Cloud Computing, Amazon S3, Scalability, Cloud Infrastructure, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Event-Driven Programming, Cloud Security, Solution Architecture, Data Visualization, Cloud Storage, Data Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, API Gateway, Software Architecture
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Incident Response, Penetration Testing, Computer Security Incident Management, Metasploit, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Data Security, Authentications, Cyber Attacks, Security Testing, Cloud Security, Security Strategy, Computer Security Awareness Training, Risk Management, Security Awareness, Enterprise Security
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Prompt Engineering, Kubernetes, Containerization, Cloud Storage, Cloud Services, Identity and Access Management, Application Deployment, Virtual Machines, Virtual Networking, Cloud Computing, Application Development, Generative AI Agents, Data Storage Technologies, Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Serverless Computing, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Digital Forensics, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Endpoint Detection and Response, Continuous Monitoring, Event Monitoring, System Monitoring, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Threat Hunting, Anomaly Detection, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Detection, Malware Protection, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Engineering
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Linux, System Monitoring, Linux Commands, Operating System Administration, File Systems, User Accounts, Command-Line Interface, Systems Administration, Data Storage, System Configuration, File Management, Data Storage Technologies, Network Monitoring, Network Administration, Software Installation, Network Troubleshooting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Security Policies, Technical Support and Services, Technical Support, Information Systems Security Assessment Framework (ISSAF), Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Awareness, Application Security, ISO/IEC 27001, Network Security, Data Security, Information Assurance, General Networking, Computer Hardware
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Program Development, Bioinformatics, Data Storage, Development Testing, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Network Analysis, Test Case, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, C and C++, Java, Rust (Programming Language), Javascript, Software Testing, Debugging
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, Prompt Patterns, LangChain, OpenAI API, AI Workflows, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, AI Enablement, Agentic systems, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, AI Security, Tool Calling, Creativity, Application Development
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Penetration Testing, Network Security, Threat Management, Mobile Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Vulnerability Assessments, Cryptography, Security Controls, Vulnerability Scanning, Cybersecurity, Authorization (Computing), Information Systems Security, Malware Protection, Authentications, Cyber Attacks, Threat Detection, Data Integrity
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Contingency Planning, Disaster Recovery, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Crisis Management, Cybersecurity, Business Continuity, Cyber Attacks, Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Data Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Automation, Data Management, Control Systems, Hardware Architecture, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing and Production, Network Protocols, Systems Integration, Information Systems Security, Communication Systems, Systems Design, Analytics, Real Time Data
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks