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.

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Graph Theory, Development Environment, Data Storage, Engineering Software, Unstructured Data, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Data Storage Technologies, Debugging, Program Development, Database Systems, Database Theory, Network Routing, Theoretical Computer Science
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Google Gemini, Generative AI Agents, Responsible AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI, Google Workspace, AI Enablement, Google Cloud Platform, Customer experience improvement, Gemini, AI Product Strategy, AI Security, Productivity Software, AI Workflows, Agentic systems, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Collaboration
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Technical Documentation, Performance Tuning, Large Language Modeling, Technical Writing, Configuration Management, Performance Testing, Data Maintenance, Benchmarking, Requirements Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

28DIGITAL
Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Hardware Design, Electronic Hardware, Threat Modeling, Systems Architecture, System Software, Debugging, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Internet Of Things, Application Security, General Networking, Wireless Networks, Operating Systems, Electrical Power, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Contingency Planning, Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity Planning, Security Management, IT Management, System Monitoring, Cyber Security Policies, Enterprise Security, Compliance Auditing, Security Strategy, Systems Administration, Operating System Administration, Governance, Security Controls, Organizational Strategy, Patch Management, Continuous Monitoring, Unix, Procedure Development, Incident Response
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Austral
Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Google Ads, Digital Marketing, Customer Relationship Management, Content Performance Analysis, Media Buying, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing Analytics, Campaign Management, LinkedIn, Facebook, Web Analytics, Digital Media Strategy, Pay Per Click Advertising, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Paid media, Analytics
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Mainframe Computing, z/OS, Virtualization, IBM Cloud, Virtual Machines, Infrastructure Architecture, Computer Architecture, Enterprise Security, Computer Systems, Computer Hardware, Cryptography, System Configuration, Process Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Autoencoders, Feature Engineering, Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Classification Algorithms, Regression Analysis, Dimensionality Reduction, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Convolutional Neural Networks, Reinforcement Learning, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Deep Learning, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning, Data Science, Python Programming
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Software Quality Assurance, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Text Mining, Database Design, Agile Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle, Data Governance, Unsupervised Learning, Interactive Data Visualization, Software Architecture, Plotly, Cybersecurity, Classification Algorithms, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Java, Depreciation, Probability & Statistics, Cash Flows
Earn a degree
Degree · 1 - 4 Years

Skills you'll gain: Active Directory, Windows Servers, Firewall, Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Networking, Virtual Machines, Servers, System Testing, Network Security, SQL
Advanced · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Software, Workflow Management, Predictive Modeling, Business Process, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Continuous Monitoring, SAS (Software), Text Mining, R Programming, Scheduling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Keras (Neural Network Library), Tensorflow, Image Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Classification Algorithms
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours