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.

Skills you'll gain: System Configuration, Linux, Information Systems Security, Network Routers, Performance Tuning, Mac OS, Information Technology, Email Security, System Support, Android (Operating System), Data Maintenance, Network Security, File Systems, Multi-Factor Authentication, Scripting, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Apple iOS, Hardware Troubleshooting, Artificial Intelligence, Authentications
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon CloudWatch, Data Lakes, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon Web Services, Serverless Computing, Cloud Computing, Amazon S3, Scalability, Cloud Infrastructure, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Event-Driven Programming, Cloud Security, Solution Architecture, Data Visualization, Cloud Storage, Data Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, API Gateway, Software Architecture
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Database Design, Presentations, Descriptive Statistics, Extract, Transform, Load, IBM DB2, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization Software, Tableau Software, Relational Databases, Star Schema, IBM Cognos Analytics, Interactive Data Visualization, Microsoft SQL Servers, Regression Analysis, MySQL, Forecasting, Excel Formulas
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Database Design, Data Pipelines, Query Languages, Extract, Transform, Load, Snowflake Schema, Star Schema, Responsible AI, Data Warehousing, Data Ethics, Real Time Data, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Workflows, AI Personalization, Machine Learning, Context Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Package and Software Management, File Systems, Microsoft Windows, Linux, Operating Systems, OS Process Management, Linux Administration, Remote Access Systems, System Monitoring, Command-Line Interface, User Accounts, Systems Administration, Technical Support and Services, File Management, Software Installation, Virtualization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Network Troubleshooting, General Networking, Computer Networking, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Network Monitoring, Network Security, Virtual Networking, Routing Protocols, Network Routing, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Wireless Networks, Disaster Recovery, Network Protocols, Network Switches, Cloud Services
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, No-Code Development, Cloud Deployment, AI Security, Cloud Security, Data Security, Configuration Management, Risk Mitigation, Production Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Database Design, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, Data Migration, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Software Documentation, SQL, Dashboard, Artificial Intelligence, Database Management, Data Visualization, Large Language Modeling, Gap Analysis, Data Analysis, Automation
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Universitat Politècnica de València
Skills you'll gain: Quality Management, Digital Content, Digital Advertising, Information Technology, Security Awareness, Safety and Security, Information Privacy, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Data Security, Business Technologies, Information Systems, E-Commerce, Global Marketing, Digital Transformation, Business Process, Business Strategy, Intellectual Property
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Detection and Response, Threat Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, IT Security Architecture, Hardening
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Google Cloud Platform, Prometheus (Software), Cloud Infrastructure, Load Balancing, Prompt Engineering, Kubernetes, Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, Cloud Computing Architecture, Firewall, Containerization, Application Performance Management, Virtual Networking, Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Network Security, Network Routing, Site Reliability Engineering, Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Gemini, API Gateway, Cloud Applications, Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Containerization, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Development, Application Deployment, Prompt Engineering, CI/CD, Serverless Computing, Cloud-Native Computing, Microservices, Data Persistence, Application Development, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Debugging
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months