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: Network Troubleshooting, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Computer Displays, Peripheral Devices, TCP/IP, Local Area Networks, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), General Networking, USB, Wireless Networks, Computer Networking, Network Routers, Network Infrastructure, Hardware Troubleshooting, Network Switches, Network Protocols, Computer Hardware
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Active Directory, Software Installation, System Configuration, Microsoft Intune (Mobile Device Management Software), Azure Active Directory, Hyper-V, Enterprise Architecture, System Implementation, Infrastructure Architecture, Configuration Management, IT Infrastructure, Mac OS, Microsoft Azure, System Requirements, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Google Cloud Platform, Data Processing, Apache Hadoop, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Scalability
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Legal Risk, Interoperability, Cyber Risk, Information Technology Architecture, Network Architecture, Systems Architecture, Data Architecture, Governance, Solution Architecture, Application Security, Project Documentation, Cryptography, Data Storage, Data Storage Technologies
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Network Performance Management, Network Planning And Design, Cloud Computing, Virtual Machines, Network Routing, Load Balancing
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Cloud Applications, Cloud Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing, Cloud API, Blockchain, Cloud Storage, Model Deployment, Application Programming Interface (API)
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Query Languages, Cloud Management, Cost Control, Cost Management, Virtual Machines, Budget Management, Expense Management, System Monitoring, Resource Utilization, Billing, Serverless Computing, Cloud Storage
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Apache Cassandra, Google Cloud Platform, Database Administration, Operational Databases, Query Languages, Database Design, Database Management, Cloud Deployment
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Virtualization, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Linux Administration, Linux Servers, Network Administration, Virtual Machines, Linux, Network Architecture, Information Technology, Virtual Environment, System Configuration, Command-Line Interface
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

MongoDB Inc.
Skills you'll gain: Data Transformation, MongoDB, Data Manipulation, NoSQL, Data Migration, Data Analysis, Query Languages, Data Preprocessing, Data Structures, Network Analysis, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Containerization, Cloud Development, Serverless Computing, Cloud Applications, Application Deployment, Go (Programming Language), Cloud Storage, Identity and Access Management, Event-Driven Programming
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Data Analysis, C (Programming Language), Statistical Analysis, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Descriptive Statistics, Data Visualization Software
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks