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Information Security Courses

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.

Popular Information Security Courses and Certifications


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    Google Cloud

    BigQuery for Data Analysts

    Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), SQL, Data Pipelines, Data Transformation, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Warehousing, Data Cleansing, Dashboard Creation, Data Analysis, Data Integration, Data Visualization Software, Google Sheets, Query Languages, Google Cloud Platform, Data Import/Export, Data Integrity

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Essential Epidemiologic Tools for Public Health Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Geographic Information Systems, Statistical Visualization, Data Visualization Software, GIS Software, Geospatial Information and Technology, Datamaps, Geospatial Mapping, Community Health, Health Policy, Graphing, Risk Analysis, Estimation, Statistical Methods

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Saving Strategies and Fraud Prevention

    Skills you'll gain: Asset Protection, Loss Prevention, Fraud detection, Deposit Accounts, Investments, Estate Planning, Portfolio Risk, Financial Planning, Wealth Management, Safety and Security, Risk Management, Risk Appetite, Asset Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Contingency Planning, Tax Planning, Account Strategy, Banking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Designing Navigation and Search for Digital Experiences

    Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, User Experience, Experience Design, User Experience Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, UI/UX Strategy, Usability, Interaction Design, User Flows, User Interface (UI) Design, Web Design, UI/UX Research, AI Enablement, Web Development, Artificial Intelligence

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Siemens PLC and TIA Portal Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Programmable Logic Controllers, Automation Engineering, Machine Controls, Computer Hardware, Electrical Wiring, Computational Logic, Control Systems, Automation, Simulation and Simulation Software, TCP/IP, Data Storage, Communication Systems, Applied Mathematics, Memory Management

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Anthropic

    AI Fluency for nonprofits

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI literacy, Prompt Engineering, AI Workflows, Artificial Intelligence, Anthropic Claude, Data Ethics, AI Integrations, Decision Intelligence, Information Privacy, Data Analysis, Research, Policy Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Business Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Writing, Organizational Skills, Writing and Editing, Grammar, Communication, Editing, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Structure, Communication Strategies, Presentations, Branding, Graphic Design

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Oracle

    Introduction to Oracle Cloud Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Oracle Cloud, Oracle Cloud Applications, Cloud Solutions, Supply Chain Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Resource Planning, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Platforms, Supply Chain, Enterprise Application Management, Customer experience strategy (CX), Human Resources Software, Software As A Service, Security Controls, Cloud Security, Virtual Networking

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    West Virginia University

    Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination

    Skills you'll gain: Fraud detection, Auditing, Loss Prevention, Internal Controls, Financial Controls, Anomaly Detection, Financial Auditing, Cybersecurity, Financial Data, Investigation, Analytics, Specialized Accounting, Big Data, Accounting, Business Ethics, Data Mining, Accountability

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Genomic Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Data Science, Molecular Biology, Science and Research, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Computer Science, Correlation Analysis, Biotechnology, Statistical Analysis, Computational Thinking, Life Sciences, Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Software Engineering, Algorithms, Biology

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Wireshark for Beginners: TCP IP Protocol Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Network Monitoring, OSI Models, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Web Servers, Network Analysis

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    UNESCO

    Global MOOC on the Ethics of AI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI Security, Human Centered Design, Data Governance, Artificial Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), AI Product Strategy, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Security, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Sustainable Design, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Regulation and Legal Compliance, Model Training, Sustainability Reporting, Generative AI, Generative AI Agents, Machine Learning Algorithms

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular information security courses

  • BigQuery for Data Analysts: Google Cloud
  • Essential Epidemiologic Tools for Public Health Practice: Johns Hopkins University
  • Saving Strategies and Fraud Prevention: John Wiley & Sons
  • Designing Navigation and Search for Digital Experiences: Packt
  • Siemens PLC and TIA Portal Essentials: Packt
  • AI Fluency for nonprofits: Anthropic
  • Business Writing: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to Oracle Cloud Essentials: Oracle
  • Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination: West Virginia University
  • Introduction to Genomic Technologies: Johns Hopkins University

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