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: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Data Loss Prevention, Cloud Security, Malware Protection, Google Cloud Platform, Vulnerability Management, Security Controls, System Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Security Management, Threat Detection
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Event Management, Blogs, Content Development and Management, Content Management, Web Design, Web Design and Development, No-Code Development, Brand Management, Digital Marketing, Public Relations
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Video Production, Social Media Marketing, Business Marketing, Marketing Channel, Customer Engagement, Gmail, Target Audience, Content Creation
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Cloud Computing, Authentications, Network Security, Google Cloud Platform, Authorization (Computing), Public Cloud, Infrastructure Security, Identity and Access Management, Encryption
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Kubernetes, Cloud Security, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Storage, Encryption, Application Security, Data Encryption Standard, Cloud API, Authorization (Computing), Data Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), System Monitoring, Virtual Machines, Cryptography, Key Management, Authentications, Cloud Applications, Vulnerability Scanning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Systems Administration, IT Infrastructure, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Cloud Management, Operating System Administration, Active Directory, Server Administration, Disaster Recovery, Linux Administration, Cloud Infrastructure, Technical Consulting, Windows Servers, Cloud Computing, Network Administration, Data Storage
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Network Security, Cloud Security, Authorization (Computing), Data Loss Prevention, Data Security, Cloud Engineering, Google Cloud Platform, Firewall, Security Engineering, Security Controls, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Virtual Networking, CI/CD, Encryption
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Data Loss Prevention, DevSecOps, Identity and Access Management, Data Security, Cloud Computing, Personally Identifiable Information, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Security Engineering, Security Controls, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), User Accounts, Network Security, Google Cloud Platform, Firewall, Continuous Monitoring, CI/CD, Key Management, Encryption
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Governance, Infrastructure Security, Telecommunications, Computer Security Awareness Training, Threat Detection, Enterprise Security, General Networking, Data Security, Vulnerability, Governance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, Cloud Security, Threat Management, Multi-Cloud, Google Cloud Platform, Enterprise Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Incident Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Color Theory, Developing Training Materials, Digital Design, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Marketing, Social Media
Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Productivity Software, Collaborative Software, Calendar Management, Organizational Skills, Project Management Software, Scheduling, Time Management, Prioritization, Document Management, Workflow Management, Goal Setting, Project Management, User Accounts
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours