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.

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Data Presentation, ChatGPT, Document Management, Artificial Intelligence, AI Enablement, Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Information Management, Creativity, Data Processing, Automation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: SQL, Metadata Management, SAS (Software), Data Management, Relational Databases, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Query Languages, Data Governance, Data Integration, Automation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Serverless Computing, Image Analysis, API Gateway, Computer Vision, Event-Driven Programming, Amazon S3, Microservices, Amazon Web Services, Authentications, Cloud Computing Architecture, Amazon DynamoDB, API Design, Application Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Database Design, MySQL, Operational Databases, Relational Databases, SQL, PHP (Scripting Language), Database Application, Database Systems, Database Management, Databases, Database Management Systems, Back-End Web Development, Data Structures, Software Installation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Web Scraping, SQL, Descriptive Statistics, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Jupyter, Probability Distribution, Data Analysis, R (Software), Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Science, Statistical Programming, Relational Databases, Stored Procedure, R Programming, Data Import/Export, Programming Principles, Python Programming
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Containerization, Google Cloud Platform, Application Deployment, Docker (Software), Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtual Machines, Cloud Applications, Command-Line Interface
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: API Design, Cloud Solutions, Network Troubleshooting, Server Side, Cloud Deployment, Back-End Web Development, Data Pipelines
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Serverless Computing, Generative AI, Application Deployment, Containerization, Machine Learning Methods, Performance Tuning, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Network Security, Business Software, Computer Hardware, Cybersecurity, Microsoft Office, Desktop Support, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Troubleshooting, Technical Support and Services, Technical Support, Hardware Troubleshooting, Generative AI, Operating Systems, Collaborative Software, System Support, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Application Security, Cloud Computing
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Test Automation, Unit Testing, Scripting, Software Testing, Linux Commands, Test Driven Development (TDD), Unix Commands, Development Environment, Operating Systems, Command-Line Interface, File Management, OS Process Management, File Systems, Automation, Python Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Google Cloud Platform, Network Troubleshooting, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Services, Problem Management, Issue Tracking, Artificial Intelligence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Data Modeling, Interactive Data Visualization, Azure Synapse Analytics, Database Design, Enterprise Architecture, Business Reporting, Microsoft Azure, Business Intelligence, Enterprise Security, Data Lakes, Data Governance, Solution Architecture, Data Management, Performance Analysis, Analytics, Governance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Automation
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months