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 Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Culture, Social Studies, International Relations, World History, Cultural Diversity, Socioeconomics, Public History, Labor Law, Social Justice, Public Safety and National Security, Political Sciences, Trend Analysis, Economics, Arbitration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Single Sign-On (SSO), Email Security, Gmail, Cloud Security, Authentications, Google Workspace, Security Controls, Data Security, Enterprise Application Management, Application Security, Mobile Security, Security Management, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Policies, Multi-Factor Authentication, Identity and Access Management, Application Deployment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Data Integrity, Content Management Systems, Data Sharing, Security Controls, User Accounts, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, Data Management, Security Management, Data Access
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Advertising Campaigns, Advertising, Target Audience, Facebook, Online Advertising, Social Media Campaigns, Data-Driven Marketing, Social Media Analytics, Marketing Strategies, Social Media, Marketing Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Budgets, Web Presence, Social Media Management
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing, Applied Machine Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Oracle Databases, Oracle SQL Developer, Performance Tuning, Database Management, Data Maintenance, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Administration, Data Migration, Relational Databases, Database Design, Patch Management, Data Integrity, Data Import/Export, User Accounts, User Provisioning, Disaster Recovery, Transaction Processing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Model Deployment, Tensorflow, Kubernetes, Scalability, Cloud Deployment, Image Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Model Training, Cloud Computing, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Cloud Management, Cloud Storage, Data Management
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Responsible AI, Google Cloud Platform, AI Security, Large Language Modeling, Machine Learning, Unstructured Data
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Virtual Machines, Blockchain, Identity and Access Management, Cryptographic Protocols, Transaction Processing, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Google Cloud Platform, Cryptography, Authentications, Cloud Security
Advanced · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Drive Engagement, Agile Product Development, Product Requirements, Team Performance Management, Accountability, Prioritization, Scalability, Conflict Management, Discussion Facilitation
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Google Gemini, Generative AI, AI Security, Google Cloud Platform, Responsible AI, Gemini, Generative Model Architectures, AI Integrations, Large Language Modeling, Risk Mitigation, Enterprise Architecture, AI Product Strategy, Cloud Solutions, Model Deployment
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Animations, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Collaborative Software, Social Media Content, Motion Graphics, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Social Media Strategy, Multimedia, Shared Media, Photo/Video Production and Technology, User Accounts
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours