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.

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Platform As A Service (PaaS), Containerization, Serverless Computing, Cloud Platforms, Docker (Software), Cloud Services, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Information Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Security, Cloud Deployment, Application Deployment, Model Deployment, DevOps, Amazon Web Services, Data Management, Database Management Systems, Machine Learning
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, Agentic systems, Agentic Workflows, Artificial Intelligence, LLM Application, Development Environment, Tool Calling, Prompt Engineering, Human Machine Interfaces, Software Development Tools, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Modeling, Star Schema, Power BI, Database Design, Data Warehousing, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Performance Tuning, Data Visualization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Embeddings, Vector Databases, Semantic Web, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Natural Language Processing, Google Cloud Platform, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Web Scraping, Google Sheets, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Spreadsheet Software, Large Language Modeling, Tableau Software, Data Literacy, Dashboard, LinkedIn, Pandas (Python Package), Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Probability & Statistics, Extract, Transform, Load, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months
Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Google Workspace, Product Demonstration, Sales Presentations, Collaborative Software, Data Visualization, Multimedia, Document Management, Organizational Skills, Data Sharing, Version Control, File Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Deductive Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Diagram Design, Information Architecture
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prioritization, Productivity, Strategic Prioritization, Productivity Software, Ability To Meet Deadlines, Personal Development, Workflow Management, Goal Setting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, Docker (Software), Containerization, Microservices, DevOps, Application Deployment, YAML, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Command-Line Interface
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Oracle Cloud, Oracle Databases, Data Migration, Data Lakes, Database Architecture and Administration, NoSQL, MySQL, Data Security, Analytics, Machine Learning Methods, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Transportation Operations, Governance, Systems Thinking, Technology Roadmaps, Emerging Technologies, Technology Strategies, Innovation, Internet Of Things, Digital Transformation, Sustainable Systems, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Requirements Analysis, White-Box Testing, Software Architecture, Acceptance Testing, Software Development Methodologies, Unified Modeling Language, Software Development Life Cycle, Configuration Management, Debugging, Software Design, Process Driven Development, Software Engineering, Software Testing, Object Oriented Design, Functional Requirement, Data Modeling, Systems Design, Project Management, Project Planning
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months