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: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, Continuous Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Disaster Recovery, Incident Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Threat Detection, Cloud Security, Security Controls, Threat Management, System Monitoring, IT Automation, Record Keeping, Problem Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, GIS Software, Data Sharing, Spatial Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Metadata Management, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Visualization, Data Quality, Data Analysis, Data Mapping, Data Visualization Software, Software Installation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Intel
Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, AI Product Strategy, Business Technologies, Complex Problem Solving, Digital Transformation, Technology Strategies, Case Studies, Business Intelligence, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Insights, Discussion Facilitation, Emerging Technologies, Responsible AI, Customer Analysis, Machine Learning, B2B Sales, Computer Hardware, Data Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Containerization, Cloud Applications, Load Balancing, Cloud Deployment, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Services, Application Deployment, Cloud Management, Data Storage, Cloud Storage, Terraform, Prompt Engineering, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Generative AI
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Cisco Learning and Certifications
Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Development Environment, Postman API Platform, Restful API, Authentications, YAML, Software Development Methodologies, Software-Defined Networking, CI/CD, DevOps, IT Automation, Network Engineering, Network Architecture, Network Administration, Application Programming Interface (API), Scripting, JSON, Data Modeling, Version Control, Network Protocols
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Local Area Networks, Routing Protocols, Network Routing, Digital Communications, OSI Models, Network Protocols, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Security, Network Planning And Design, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Network Infrastructure, Network Performance Management, Wireless Networks, Graph Theory, Telecommunications, Software-Defined Networking, Algorithms, System Programming
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Zero Trust Network Access, Cyber Attacks, Application Security, Cyber Risk, Computer Security, Information Systems Security, Data Security, Network Security, Encryption, Multi-Factor Authentication, Cryptography, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Jupyter, IBM Cloud, Data Visualization Software, R (Software), Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Science, Integrated Development Environments, Data Analysis, GitHub, Python Programming, Scala Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Multimodal Prompts, Prompt Engineering, Data Presentation, Prompt Patterns, AI Enablement, AI Personalization, Generative AI, Email Automation, LLM Application, Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Complex Problem Solving, Ideation, Business Correspondence, Report Writing, Solution Design, Critical Thinking, Document Management, Machine Learning
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Data Warehousing, Database Management Systems, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Administration, Databases, Relational Databases, Big Data, Data Architecture, Data Processing, Data Integrity, Data Security, Scalability
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Application Security, Security Testing, Data Governance
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Software Development, Usability Testing, New Product Development, Design Thinking, Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Product Management, Innovation, Continuous Delivery, Agile Product Development, Product Improvement, Product Testing, Customer Insights, Product Lifecycle Management, User Research, User Centered Design, Sprint Planning, Kanban Principles
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months