Cybersecurity courses can help you learn network security, risk management, encryption techniques, and incident response strategies. You can build skills in threat analysis, vulnerability assessment, and implementing security protocols to protect sensitive information. Many courses introduce tools like firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and security information and event management (SIEM) software, showing how these tools support the skills needed to safeguard digital environments.

Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, OSI Models, Network Monitoring, Network Performance Management, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, General Networking, Local Area Networks, Cybersecurity, Network Analysis, Network Protocols, Network Infrastructure, Software-Defined Networking, Network Routers, Network Switches
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Operating Systems, Databases, Hardware Troubleshooting, Information Technology, Technical Support, System Configuration, Security Controls, Wireless Networks, Software Installation, Computer Networking, Computer Security Awareness Training, Peripheral Devices
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Operations, Security Management, Continuous Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Management, Cyber Threat Hunting, DevOps, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Engineering, Threat Detection, Incident Response, Site Reliability Engineering, Digital Transformation, Agile Methodology, Automation, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Administration, Linux Servers, Linux Commands, Operating System Administration, Systems Administration, Virtualization, Cloud Computing, Display Devices, Cybersecurity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Cloud Infrastructure
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cyber Security Assessment, Exploitation techniques, Server Side, Application Security, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Vulnerability Scanning, Responsible AI, Data Security, Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Personally Identifiable Information, Business Logic
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Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Secure Coding, Data Ethics, Vulnerability Assessments, Responsible AI, Threat Modeling, Data Security, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Threat Detection, Authorization (Computing), Encryption, Penetration Testing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Continuous Monitoring, Cloud Security, Disaster Recovery, Network Security, Security Strategy, Security Controls, Cloud Computing, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Infrastructure Security, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, Cloud Management, Encryption, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Identity and Access Management, Incident Response
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Medical Privacy, Machine Learning, Automation, Emerging Technologies, Health Care, Cybersecurity, Medical Devices, Information Privacy, Safety Assurance, Biotechnology
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Financial Services, Bank Regulations, Banking, Customer experience strategy (CX), Market Intelligence, FinTech, Commercial Banking, Retail Banking, Risk Management, Digital Transformation, Mobile Banking, Market Opportunities, Fraud detection, Compliance Management, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Financial Market, Cybersecurity, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Blockchain
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, IT Security Architecture, Network Security, Internet Of Things, Threat Detection, Cloud Security, Infrastructure Security, Vulnerability Management, Identity and Access Management, Information Systems Security, Encryption, Incident Response, Security Engineering, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Cloud Solutions, Data Security
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Security Controls, Cryptography, Security Engineering, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Information Systems Security, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Hardening, Infrastructure Security, Computer Security, Threat Modeling, Network Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Authentications, Data Integrity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks