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: Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Management, Metasploit, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Modeling, Security Testing, Active Directory, Threat Detection, Exploitation techniques, Network Security, Virtual Machines, Virtualization, Virtual Networking, Authentications, Linux, Web Applications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Data Ethics, Computer Security, Authentications, Cryptography, Information Assurance, Cyber Security Policies, Authorization (Computing), Security Software, Security Controls, Cyber Security Assessment, Information Privacy, Encryption, Data Access, Security Awareness, Risk Analysis, Problem Solving, Communication
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Automation, IT Automation, Data Management, Systems Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Security Controls, Network Protocols, Information Management, Systems Integration, Interoperability, Information Systems Security, Emerging Technologies, Communication Systems, Systems Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Electronic Medical Record System, Medical Privacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Electronic Medical Record, Telehealth, Medical Records, Patient Safety, Health Technology, Health Information Management, Clinical Informatics, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Health Informatics, Medical Equipment and Technology, Security Awareness, Desktop Support, End User Training and Support, Technical Support and Services, Medical Support, Technical Support, Customer Support
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Web Scraping, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Analytical Skills, Data Visualization Software, Graphing, Pandas (Python Package), Data Science, Jupyter, Python Programming, Data Collection
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Database Design, Data Pipelines, Query Languages, Extract, Transform, Load, Responsible AI, Data Warehousing, Data Ethics, Data Infrastructure, Data Architecture, Data Mining, Data Synthesis, Data Analysis, Data Quality, Convolutional Neural Networks
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Security Controls, Infrastructure Security, Gap Analysis, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Continuous Monitoring, Key Management, Cyber Risk, Incident Response, Bank Regulations, Banking Services, Event Monitoring, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Commercial Banking, Banking, Network Security, Compliance Management, Retail Banking, Financial Auditing, Financial Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Data Migration, Cloud Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Security, Data Import/Export, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing Architecture, Infrastructure Architecture, Cloud Deployment, Managed Services
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Google Cloud Platform, Microsoft Azure, Azure Active Directory, Cloud Management, User Provisioning, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Hybrid Cloud Computing, Virtual Networking, Active Directory, User Accounts, Network Security, Firewall, Network Routing, Command-Line Interface
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, IT Security Architecture, TCP/IP, Systems Administration, Network Troubleshooting, IT Infrastructure, File Systems, OSI Models, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Network Security, Network Protocols, Microsoft Windows, Computer Networking, Operating Systems, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Desktop Support, Technical Support, Technical Support and Services, End User Training and Support
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months
Multiple educators
Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Data Structures, Event-Driven Programming, File I/O, Interactive Data Visualization, Java, Java Programming, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), User Interface (UI), Debugging, Software Testing, Computer Programming, Cryptography, Software Engineering, Bioinformatics, Algorithms, Data Analysis, Software Design, Problem Solving
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Management Systems, Database Development, Relational Databases, Database Theory, Database Systems, Databases, Database Management, Data Modeling, Diagram Design, Informatics, Dependency Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks