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: Exploit development, OSI Models, Network Security, Exploitation techniques, TCP/IP, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Scanning, Metasploit, Malware Protection, Network Protocols, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cyber Attacks, Wireless Networks, Application Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Monitoring, Linux, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), General Networking, Security Awareness
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Creative Thinking, Innovation, Systems Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Analysis, Business Systems Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Critical Thinking, Organizational Change, Decision Making, Collaboration, Data Visualization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security Assessment, Active Directory, Web Applications, Brute-force attacks, Microsoft Windows, Cryptographic Protocols, Bash (Scripting Language), Command-Line Interface, Shell Script, Apache Tomcat, Scripting, Microsoft SQL Servers
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Game Theory, Network Analysis, Graph Theory, Social Sciences, Market Dynamics, Web Analytics and SEO, Economics, Computer Science, Information Technology, Sociology, Market Analysis, Probability
Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Oil and Gas, Climate Change Programs, Environment, Governance, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Science, Environmental Monitoring, Physical Science, International Relations, Environmental Policy, Socioeconomics, Natural Resource Management, Hydrology, Economics, Cultural Diversity, Climate Change Adaptation, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geographic Information Systems, Mathematical Modeling, Transportation Operations
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Ubuntu, Linux, Package and Software Management, Software Installation, Open Source Technology, Computing Platforms, Operating Systems, Desktop Support
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Politecnico di Milano
Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, User Story, Sprint Planning, Sprint Retrospectives, Backlogs, Project Management Software, Team Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Customer Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Virtual Machines, OpenShift, VMware ESX Servers, Virtualization, vCenter Server, Virtual Networking, Kubernetes, Data Migration, Command-Line Interface
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Digital Signal Processing, Peripheral Devices, Wireless Networks, Communication Systems, Prototyping
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Generative AI, Cloud Deployment, Generative Model Architectures, Google Cloud Platform, Image Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Data Structures, Financial Data, Financial Analysis, Data Analysis, Debugging, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Maintainability, Data Validation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Leeds
Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Learning Strategies, Personal Development, digital literacy, Communication, Self-Awareness, Technical Communication, Digital Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks