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 Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Application Security, Secure Coding, Exploitation techniques, Software Design Patterns, Vulnerability Assessments, Amazon Web Services, SQL, Operating Systems, C (Programming Language)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Deep Learning, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Convolutional Neural Networks, Natural Language Processing, Data Preprocessing, Artificial Neural Networks, Transfer Learning, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Jupyter, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Data Transformation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Probability, Probability Distribution, Data Analysis, R Programming, Regression Analysis, R (Software), Microsoft Excel, Analytical Skills, Statistical Visualization, Predictive Modeling, Data Visualization, Data Modeling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Networking Hardware, General Networking, Network Architecture, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, Local Area Networks, Network Routers, System Configuration, Network Switches, Wide Area Networks, Servers
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Tensorflow, Keras (Neural Network Library), Cloud Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Data Pipelines, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Deep Learning, Data Preprocessing, Model Evaluation, Artificial Neural Networks, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Data Transformation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Virtual Networking, Active Directory, Load Balancing, Cloud Management, Virtual Machines, Kubernetes, Network Monitoring, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, User Provisioning, Network Troubleshooting, Group Policy, Containerization, Cloud Storage, Cloud Computing, Data Storage Technologies, Cloud Security
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Professional Networking, Business Management, Staff Management, Leadership and Management, People Management, Planning, Customer Service, Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Leadership, Change Management, Decision Making
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Remote Access Systems, Local Area Networks, Software Installation, Command-Line Interface, Microsoft Windows, System Configuration, Threat Detection, System Support, Information Technology Operations, Wireless Networks, Network Security, Desktop Support, Information Systems Security, Peripheral Devices, USB, Operating Systems, Computer Hardware, Data Storage Technologies, Hardware Troubleshooting
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Linux, Package and Software Management, Shell Script, Linux Administration, Ubuntu, Linux Commands, Microsoft Windows, Unix Shell, Windows PowerShell, User Accounts, Bash (Scripting Language), Command-Line Interface, Systems Administration, Unix, Operating Systems, Scripting, Control Panels, Windows Servers, Security Management
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Informed Consent, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Data Governance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Big Data, Responsible AI, Intellectual Property, Data Analysis, Social Studies, Sampling (Statistics)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Google Cloud Platform, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Virtual Networking, Active Directory, User Accounts, Network Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Digital Media Strategy, Marketing, Social Network Analysis, Global Marketing, Content Performance Analysis, Customer Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months