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.

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Bioinformatics, Theoretical Computer Science, Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Network Routing, Computational Thinking, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Probability, Design Strategies, Computer Science, Logical Reasoning
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Generative AI Agents, Agentic Workflows, DevSecOps, Threat Modeling, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Threat Management, Agentic systems, Security Testing, LLM Application, Security Strategy, Continuous Monitoring, Security Controls, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: User Provisioning, Data Governance, Google Workspace, Data Loss Prevention, Gmail, User Accounts, Google Gemini, Information Management, Email Security, Data Management, Data Security, Document Management, Identity and Access Management, Group Policy, Mobile Security, Records Management, Cloud Management, Data Storage, Security Management, Control Panels
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Linux Administration, Kubernetes, Package and Software Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Linux, Shell Script, Cloud Standards, Cloud Computing Architecture, Docker (Software), Linux Commands, Ubuntu, Public Cloud, Linux Servers, Systems Administration, Operating System Administration, Infrastructure Security, Network Troubleshooting, General Networking, System Support
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Milestones (Project Management), Agile Project Management, Project Coordination, Project Risk Management, Project Implementation, Project Portfolio Management, Project Closure, Project Controls, Project Scoping, Work Breakdown Structure, Backlogs, User Story, Sprint Planning, Scrum (Software Development), Risk Management, Leadership
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, International Relations, Cyber Operations, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Governance, Network Infrastructure, Diplomacy, General Networking, Conflict Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Security Management, Human Factors (Security), Political Sciences, Media and Communications, Social Studies, Psychology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Audit Working Papers, Change Control, Internal Auditing, Systems Development, Auditors Report, Risk Management, Risk Control, FinTech, Change Management, Risk Mitigation, Emerging Technologies, Development Environment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Communication Systems, Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Protocols, Telecommunications, Internet Of Things, Cloud Deployment, TCP/IP, Cloud Computing, General Networking, Electric Power Systems, Energy and Utilities, Cloud Management, Network Infrastructure, Interoperability, Wireless Networks, Electrical Power, Cyber Engineering, Electrical Systems, Threat Modeling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Wireless Networks, Mobile Security, Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Personally Identifiable Information, Cyber Attacks, Firewall, General Networking, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Policies, Computer Security Awareness Training, Proxy Servers, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Security, Security Awareness, Threat Management, Cyber Risk, Social Media
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Social Sciences, Sociology, Socioeconomics, Game Theory, Behavioral Economics, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Bayesian Statistics, Probability
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Feature Engineering, Model Evaluation, Bioinformatics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Random Forest Algorithm, Pandas (Python Package), Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Applied Machine Learning, Data Manipulation, Data Processing, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Cleansing, Model Optimization, Keras (Neural Network Library), Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Transformation, Model Training, Machine Learning, Data Science
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Random Forest Algorithm, Model Optimization, Keras (Neural Network Library), Tensorflow, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Decision Tree Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Fine-tuning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Regression Analysis, Classification Algorithms, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks