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: Application Deployment, Google App Engine, Kubernetes, API Design, Microservices, Restful API, CI/CD, Network Architecture, Google Cloud Platform, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Storage, Cloud Computing Architecture, Systems Design, Cloud Security, Scalability, Service Design
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Load Balancing, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing, Network Administration, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtual Networking, TCP/IP, Servers
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Distributed Computing, Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Computer Networking, Data Structures, Natural Language Processing, Algorithms, Problem Solving, Application Programming Interface (API)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Hyper-V, Windows Servers, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Cloud Infrastructure, Containerization, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Microsoft Azure, Virtual Networking, Cloud Platforms, Windows PowerShell, IT Automation, Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Pinterest, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Drive Engagement, Social Media Marketing, User Accounts, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Animations, Graphic Design, Collaborative Software, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Multimedia, User Accounts
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Social Media Content, LinkedIn, Social Media, Facebook, Content Creation, Social Media Management, Social Media Marketing, User Accounts, Graphic Design, Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Networking, Infrastructure Architecture, Cloud Storage, Cloud Computing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Virtual Machines, Cloud Management, Network Routing, Firewall, Application Deployment
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

FAIR Institute
Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Cyber Risk, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Legal Risk, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Business Risk Management, Operational Risk, Mergers & Acquisitions, Cybersecurity, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Safety Culture, Regulatory Requirements, Compliance Reporting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Kubernetes, Cloud Deployment, Scalability, Continuous Deployment, Containerization, Cloud Applications, Cloud Management, Software Installation, Software Versioning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, Social Media, Scheduling, Digital Marketing, User Accounts
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Expense Management, Cost Management, Billing, Dashboard, Billing Systems, Accounting and Finance Software, Google Sheets, Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Resource Management, Identity and Access Management, Data Import/Export, Microservices
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks