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.

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Network Routing, Network Security, TCP/IP, Firewall, Routing Protocols, Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Networking, Network Administration, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Infrastructure, Cloud Services
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

ISC2
Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Identity and Access Management, Data Security, Security Controls, User Provisioning, Network Security, Data Access, Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication, Computer Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Matlab, Programming Principles, Functional Design, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Program Development, Computational Logic, Computer Science, Data Import/Export, Mathematical Software, C (Programming Language), Debugging, Computer Programming Tools, File Management, Data Structures, Data Persistence, Plot (Graphics), Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Meta
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Business Metrics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Management, Data Collection, Data Governance, Bayesian Statistics, Data Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Performance Metric, Information Privacy, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Spreadsheet Software, Analytics, SQL, Python Programming
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: User Story, Risk Management, Team Motivation, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Planning, Peer Review, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Project Management Life Cycle, Risk Management Framework, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Stakeholder Management, Agile Methodology, Stakeholder Communications, Project Management, Interviewing Skills, Professional Networking, Leadership, Agile Project Management, Communication
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Risk Modeling, Operations Research, Regression Analysis, Network Model, Resource Allocation, Excel Macros, Business Analytics, Decision Making, Risk Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Microsoft Excel, Business Risk Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Financial Modeling, Business Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Excel Formulas, Business, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Data Modeling, Interactive Data Visualization, Azure Synapse Analytics, Database Design, Enterprise Architecture, Business Reporting, Microsoft Azure, Business Intelligence, Enterprise Security, Data Lakes, Data Governance, Solution Architecture, Data Management, Performance Analysis, Analytics, Governance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Automation
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Data Management, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Services, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Technologies, Data Governance, Big Data, Analytics, Data Analysis, Cloud Management, Cloud Storage, Data Warehousing, Data Storage, Disaster Recovery, Digital Transformation, Data Structures, Data Collection
Beginner · 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

Skills you'll gain: OpenShift, Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Deployment, Application Deployment, Cloud Applications, Cloud Management, Containerization, Scalability, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Development, Development Environment, Docker (Software), Cloud Computing, Enterprise Application Management, YAML, Virtual Networking, Configuration Management, Integrated Development Environments, Software Architecture
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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