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 Washington
Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Bayesian Statistics, Applied Machine Learning, Data Mining, Statistical Machine Learning, Statistical Inference, Text Mining, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning Algorithms, Unstructured Data, Machine Learning, Sampling (Statistics), Scalability, Distributed Computing, Probability Distribution, Algorithms
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Database Systems, Database Design, Database Theory, Database Development, Relational Databases, Database Management Systems, Database Management, MySQL, Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Software, SQL, PostgreSQL, NoSQL, Scalability, Data Integrity, Stored Procedure, Query Languages, Distributed Computing, Transaction Processing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Audit Planning, Service Level Agreement, Data Governance, Systems Development Life Cycle, Data Loss Prevention, Security Testing, Network Security, Software Development Life Cycle, IT Management, Systems Development, Incident Management, IT General Controls (ITGC), Problem Management, Change Control, Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Cryptography, Cloud Management, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, Auditing, Internal Controls
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Campus BBVA
Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Incident Response, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Management, Crisis Management, Incident Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Threat Management, Data Security, Fraud detection, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Security, Security Awareness, Threat Detection, Continuous Monitoring, Payment Systems
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: LangGraph, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, CrewAI, Agentic Workflows, Model Deployment, Generative AI Agents, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Agentic systems, Responsible AI, Software Architecture, Application Deployment, Systems Architecture, System Design and Implementation, Communication Systems, Safety and Security, System Monitoring, Scalability, Continuous Monitoring
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Portfolio Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Portfolio Risk, Governance, Risk Management, Risk Modeling, Risk Management Framework, Financial Management, Market Liquidity, Risk Analysis, Financial Services, Risk Control, Finance, Risk Mitigation, Probability, IT Management, Capital Markets, Decision Making, Application Frameworks
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Applications, Cloud Development, Cloud-Native Computing, Software-Defined Networking, Virtual Networking, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Distributed Computing, Application Development, Cloud Management, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Network Performance Management, Data Store, Network Infrastructure, Data Centers
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Health Technology, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Clinical Informatics, Health Information Management, Electronic Medical Record System, Health Care, Medical Records, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Electronic Medical Record, Informatics, Usability, Interoperability, Telehealth, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Responsible AI, Human Computer Interaction, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Computerized Physician Order Entry
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

MathWorks
Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Model Evaluation, Image Analysis, Model Deployment, Anomaly Detection, Convolutional Neural Networks, Transfer Learning, Model Training, Fine-tuning, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Image Quality, Generative AI, Data Preprocessing, Artificial Neural Networks, Matlab, Applied Machine Learning, Model Optimization, Machine Learning, Classification Algorithms
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Authorization (Computing), Hardening, Data Storage, Data Security, Security Controls, Data Storage Technologies, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Identity and Access Management, Application Security, Information Assurance, Software Installation, Endpoint Security, Disaster Recovery, Information Systems Security, Data Management, Enterprise Security, System Configuration, Infrastructure Security, Computer Hardware
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Google Workspace, Spreadsheet Software, Productivity Software, Excel Formulas, Data Visualization, Version Control, Collaborative Software, Data Entry, Data Management, Data Analysis Software, Case Studies, Change Control, Data Sharing, Data Import/Export, Data Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Editing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months