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.

IBM
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Technical Support, Cloud Services, Cloud Deployment, Generative AI, Hardware Troubleshooting, IT Service Management, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Professional Networking, Help Desk Support, Data Storage, Desktop Support, Peripheral Devices, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Customer Service
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Cloud Infrastructure, Microsoft Azure, Virtual Machines, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Active Directory, Infrastructure Security, Virtual Networking, Multi-Factor Authentication, Cloud Storage, Virtualization, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Computing, Data Storage, Application Performance Management, Network Security, Disaster Recovery
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Restful API, Web Services, JSON, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Network Protocols, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Processing, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Python Programming, Data Manipulation, Software Installation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Public Cloud, Cloud Infrastructure, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Computing Architecture, Serverless Computing, Cloud Security, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon S3, Databases, Data Storage, Network Architecture, Data Migration, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Software Design, Software Architecture, Continuous Integration, Software Design Patterns, Software Development, LLM Application, Real Time Data, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Workflows, Application Security, Software Engineering, AI Personalization, Debugging, DevSecOps, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Local Area Networks, Network Protocols, Network Administration, TCP/IP, Wireless Networks, General Networking, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, System Configuration, Computer Networking
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Network Security, Internet Of Things, Infrastructure Security, Communication Systems, Wireless Networks, Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Architecture, General Networking, Network Infrastructure, Hardware Architecture, Distributed Computing, Information Privacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Workplace inclusivity, Social Impact, Generative AI, Analysis, Critical Thinking, Data Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Management, Cyber Risk, Cybersecurity, Risk Management Framework, Continuous Monitoring, Security Controls, Enterprise Security, Information Privacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Site Reliability Engineering, Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Prompt Engineering, Application Deployment, Identity and Access Management, CI/CD, Containerization, Cloud Storage, Cloud Security, Cloud Services, Cloud Management, Service Level Agreement, Virtual Machines, Microservices, Virtual Networking, Cloud Computing, Safety Culture, Culture Transformation
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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), Security Awareness, Computer Security Awareness Training, Application Security, ISO/IEC 27001, Network Security, Data Security, Information Assurance, General Networking, Computer Hardware
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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