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: Problem Solving, Presentations, Collaboration, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Root Cause Analysis, Constructive Feedback, Interpersonal Communications, Oral Expression, Communication, Team Collaboration, Persuasive Communication, Creative Problem-Solving, Virtual Teams, Social Skills, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Professional Development, Professionalism, Follow Through, Conscientiousness
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Strategy, Network Security, Threat Management, Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, Firewall, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Human Factors (Security)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Convolutional Neural Networks, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Computer Vision, Transfer Learning, Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Model Optimization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Hugging Face, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Neural Networks, Tensorflow, Applied Machine Learning, Model Training, Fine-tuning, Generative AI, Embeddings, Supervised Learning, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

IBM
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Data Presentation, Plotly, Data Visualization Software, Web Scraping, Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, SQL, Plot (Graphics), IBM Cognos Analytics, Data Analysis, Professional Networking, Analytics, Excel Formulas, Data Import/Export, Python Programming, Microsoft Excel
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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Budget Management, Budgeting, Operating Budget, Financial Modeling, Financial Data, Financial Forecasting, Cost Control, Fiscal Management, Business Modeling, Financial Planning, Business Workflow Analysis, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Planning, Business Analysis, Process Mapping, Business Operations, Microsoft Excel, Business Communication, Process Improvement, Data Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Anthropic Claude, Document Management, Prompt Engineering, Project Coordination, Taking Meeting Minutes, Email Automation, Project Documentation, Responsible AI, Stakeholder Communications, Concision, Data Governance, Workflow Management, Business Communication, Business Writing, Meeting Facilitation, AI Integrations, LLM Application, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Governance
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: SQL, Relational Databases, Database Design, Database Application, Data Integrity, Stored Procedure, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Development, Database Management, Query Languages, Data Store, Performance Tuning, Graph Theory, Data Modeling, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Extensible Languages and XML, Data Access, Application Design, Performance Management, Network Troubleshooting
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Network Security, Vulnerability, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Human Factors (Security), Information Systems Security, Data Persistence
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Open Source Technology, Computer Graphics, Computer Graphic Techniques, Design Software, Graphical Tools, Network Model, Animation and Game Design, Animations, UI Components, Graphics Software, User Interface (UI), Editing, Video Game Development, Game Design, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Python Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: User Story, Cloud Deployment, CI/CD, Unit Testing, Software Development Life Cycle, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Continuous Integration, OpenShift, Istio, Kubernetes, Linux Commands, Cloud Infrastructure, Test Driven Development (TDD), Devops Tools, Git (Version Control System), DevOps, Grafana, Software Engineering, Data Import/Export, Application Development
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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Keras (Neural Network Library), Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Training, Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning Software, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Unsupervised Learning, Data Science, Predictive Analytics, Data Preprocessing, Algorithms, Data Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: React Native, iOS Development, Apple iOS, Software Development Life Cycle, Flutter (Software), Mobile Development, Software Architecture, Android Studio, User Centered Design, Android Development, Swift Programming, Responsive Web Design, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, User Interface (UI) Design, Android (Operating System), Front-End Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Data Ethics, AI Personalization
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months