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Network Security Courses

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.

Popular Network Security Courses and Certifications


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    Fractal Analytics

    Responsible AI - Principles and Ethical Considerations

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI Security, Artificial Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Governance, Data Security, Governance, Diversity Awareness, Continuous Monitoring, Algorithms, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Unilever

    Measurement and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Web Analytics, Social Media Campaigns, Campaign Management, Web Analytics and SEO, Digital Marketing, Google Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Social Media Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Search Engine Optimization, Keyword Research, Online Advertising, Marketing Analytics, A/B Testing, Social Media, Campaign Planning, Advertising Campaigns, Value Propositions

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1c

    Skills you'll gain: Virtualization, Cloud Computing, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Virtual Machines, Cloud Services, Cloud Platforms, Display Devices, Computer Hardware, Operating Systems, Computer Displays, Containerization, Wireless Networks

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Microsoft Power BI - The Complete Masterclass - 2026 EDITION

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Manipulation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Data Integration, Dashboard, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Data Import/Export, Relational Databases, Security Controls

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Pearson

    CCNA 200-301 Version 1.1: Unit 6

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cyber Security Policies, Security Controls, Infrastructure Security, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Local Area Networks, Enterprise Security, Network Switches, Authorization (Computing), Command-Line Interface

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Project Management Foundations and Project Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Project Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Work Breakdown Structure, Stakeholder Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Business Planning, Project Scoping, Project Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Scheduling, Project Schedules, Project Coordination, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Feasibility Studies, Scope Management, Smart Goals, Timelines, Project Documentation, Business Ethics, Resource Planning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Health Impacts of Chemicals in Consumer Products

    Skills you'll gain: Hazard Analysis, Environment Health And Safety, Health Assessment, Health And Safety Standards, Chemistry, Risk Analysis, Sustainable Engineering, Analytical Chemistry, Personal Care, Product Lifecycle Management, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Science, Child Health

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Stay GDPR Compliant

    Skills you'll gain: Regulatory Compliance, Email Marketing, Compliance Management, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Compliance Auditing, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Auditing, Data Management, Personally Identifiable Information, Record Keeping, Data Governance, Information Privacy, Customer Data Management, Risk Mitigation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    SSCP Fundamentals and Access Controls

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Authentications, Security Management, Threat Management, Security Strategy, Identity and Access Management, Security Controls, Authorization (Computing), Security Awareness, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Single Sign-On (SSO), Data Ethics, Information Technology Operations, Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Data Security, User Provisioning, Multi-Factor Authentication, Change Control

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    28DIGITAL

    System Validation (4): Modelling Software, Protocols, and other behaviour

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Analysis, Communication Systems, Verification And Validation, Computational Logic, Systems Design, Process Modeling, System Design and Implementation, Data Modeling, Software Design, Network Protocols

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Scrimba

    Build AI Apps with LangChain.js

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, LangChain, LLM Application, Memory Management, AI Workflows, Vector Databases, Scalability, User Interface (UI), Embeddings, Database Application, Data Store, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Databases, Large Language Modeling, Performance Tuning, Maintainability, Data Storage, Data Preprocessing

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    HIPAA Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Incident Management, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Philanthropy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular network security courses

  • Responsible AI - Principles and Ethical Considerations: Fractal Analytics
  • Measurement and Analysis: Unilever
  • Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1c: Illinois Tech
  • Microsoft Power BI - The Complete Masterclass - 2026 EDITION: Packt
  • CCNA 200-301 Version 1.1: Unit 6: Pearson
  • Project Management Foundations and Project Planning: John Wiley & Sons
  • Health Impacts of Chemicals in Consumer Products: University of Michigan
  • Stay GDPR Compliant: Coursera
  • SSCP Fundamentals and Access Controls: Packt
  • System Validation (4): Modelling Software, Protocols, and other behaviour: 28DIGITAL

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