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Information Security Courses

Information security courses can help you learn risk assessment, network security protocols, encryption techniques, and incident response strategies. You can build skills in threat analysis, vulnerability management, and compliance with security regulations. Many courses introduce tools like firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and security information and event management (SIEM) software, demonstrating how these tools are applied to protect data and maintain system integrity.


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    University of London

    Introduction to Applied Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Encryption, Vulnerability Assessments, Information Systems Security, Key Management, Infrastructure Security, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Authentications, Mobile Security, Data Integrity

    Build toward a degree

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    76 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Investments I: Fundamentals of Performance Evaluation

    Skills you'll gain: Finance, Investments, Business Valuation, Portfolio Management, Financial Modeling, Financial Market, Equities, Return On Investment, Financial Analysis, Regression Analysis, Corporate Finance, Asset Management, Microsoft Excel, Risk Analysis, Performance Analysis, Cash Flows

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Generative AI for Penetration Testing: Red Team

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Metasploit, Vulnerability Scanning, Exploitation techniques, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, AI Security, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Prompt Engineering

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Gut Check: Exploring Your Microbiome

    Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Health Informatics, Big Data, Biostatistics, Data Analysis, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Nutrition and Diet, Biology, Specimen Collection

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Database systems

    Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Data Warehousing, Relational Databases, Database Management, Extract, Transform, Load, SQL, Databases, Data Mining, Business Intelligence, Big Data, Database Architecture and Administration, Information Systems, Database Systems, MySQL, Predictive Analytics, Database Design, MongoDB, Data Modeling, Scalability, Database Management Systems

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Hands-On Labs in Google Cloud for Networking Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Network Performance Management, Virtual Networking, Performance Tuning, Network Troubleshooting, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Load Balancing, Performance Testing, Network Administration, Google Cloud Platform, VPN Clients, Network Analysis, Virtual Machines, Network Security

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    104 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Basic Elements of Design: Design Principles and Software Overview

    Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Design, Storytelling, Layout Design, Typography, Adobe InDesign, Design Research, Information Architecture, Color Theory, Adobe Photoshop

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Responsible AI for Developers: Fairness & Bias

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI Security, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Ethical Standards And Conduct, Model Evaluation, Human Centered Design, Data Quality

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Digital Footprint

    Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Social Media, Facebook, Instagram, Data Ethics, Information Management

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    666 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yonsei University

    Wireless Communications for Everybody

    Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Communication Systems, Telecommunications, Digital Communications, System Design and Implementation, Network Protocols, Emerging Technologies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Copilot Best Practices, Ethics and Regulatory Implications

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Data Governance, Compliance Management, Information Privacy, Prompt Engineering, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Intellectual Property, AI Enablement, Generative AI, Critical Thinking

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Basic Data Descriptors, Statistical Distributions, and Application to Business Decisions

    Skills you'll gain: Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Probability Distribution, Business Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Box Plots, Sampling (Statistics), Correlation Analysis

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Introduction to Applied Cryptography: University of London
  • Investments I: Fundamentals of Performance Evaluation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Generative AI for Penetration Testing: Red Team: LearnQuest
  • Gut Check: Exploring Your Microbiome: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Database systems: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Hands-On Labs in Google Cloud for Networking Engineers: Google Cloud
  • Basic Elements of Design: Design Principles and Software Overview: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Responsible AI for Developers: Fairness & Bias: Google Cloud
  • Digital Footprint: The University of Edinburgh
  • Wireless Communications for Everybody: Yonsei University

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