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.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Display Devices, Computer Displays, Systems Design, Technical Design, Electronics Engineering, Electronic Systems, Electronic Components, Image Quality, Technology Solutions, Emerging Technologies, Physics
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Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Florida
Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Water Resource Management, Water Resources, Sustainability Standards, Environment and Resource Management, Environment, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Systems Thinking, Biology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Data Processing, Big Data, Data Warehousing, Cloud Services, Data Storage, Cloud Infrastructure, Dataflow, Cloud Computing, Database Administration, Databases, Virtual Networking, Load Balancing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Virtual Machines, Identity and Access Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Emergency Medical Services, Patient Safety, Health Care, Patient Advocacy, Health Systems, Legal Risk, Community Health, Hospital Experience, Safety and Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Emergency Response, Health Policy, Risk Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Robotics, Electronic Systems, PIC Microcontrollers, Computer Systems, Internet Of Things, Automation, Control Systems, C (Programming Language), Peripheral Devices, Wireless Networks, Medical Devices, Electric Power Systems, Computer Architecture, Civil Engineering, Cybersecurity, Public Works, Cloud Computing, Electronic Hardware
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Data Pipelines, Data Cleansing, Data Governance, Data Transformation, Cloud Security, Data Visualization, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Integration, Data Processing, Data Management, Data Migration, Data Collection, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Data Analysis, SQL
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Diagram Design, Data Import/Export, Collaborative Software, Technical Documentation, User Accounts
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Routing Protocols, Network Routing, Network Routers, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), TCP/IP, Network Protocols, General Networking, Network Security
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Information Privacy, Cloud Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Google Cloud Platform, Data Security, Safety and Security, Artificial Intelligence
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Firewall, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Security, Infrastructure Security, Network Security, Load Balancing, Containerization
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, API Design, Amazon Web Services, Embedded Software, Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Programming Interface (API), Network Protocols, Microservices, Cloud Applications, Cloud Services, Communication Systems, Embedded Systems, Cloud Technologies, Cybersecurity, Software Development, Wireless Networks
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Manipulation, Looker (Software), Data Analysis, SQL, Database Development, Query Languages, Google Cloud Platform
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours