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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


  • Status: Free
    Free
    U

    University of Copenhagen

    Data Literacy – What is it and why does it matter?

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, digital literacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Journalism, Data Sharing, Big Data, Information Privacy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Collection, Algorithms

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    214 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Create Model-driven Power App for Rental Company

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Database Application, No-Code Development, Business Process, Workflow Management, Process Management, Microsoft 365, Data Modeling, Process Flow Diagrams

    3.6
    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University at Buffalo

    Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector, Nonprofit Organizations, Nonprofit Leadership and Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Governance, Leadership and Management, Discussion Facilitation, Philanthropy, Public Administration, Organizational Effectiveness, Performance Review, Organizational Leadership, Community Development, Organizational Structure, Leadership, Case Studies, Analysis, Decision Making

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    214 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free
    Free
    G

    Google Cloud

    Preparing for the Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect Exam em Português Brasileiro

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Solutions, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Solution Architecture, Systems Analysis, Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Storage, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Scalability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Pearson

    Full-Stack React with Spring Boot

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Spring Boot, Full-Stack Web Development, React.js, IntelliJ IDEA, Application Programming Interface (API), Object-Relational Mapping, JavaScript Frameworks, Integrated Development Environments, Front-End Web Development, YAML, Web Applications, Web Development Tools, Back-End Web Development, Data Access, User Interface (UI), MongoDB, UI Components, Application Frameworks, Databases

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Colorado System

    DDoS Attacks and Defenses

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Malware Protection, Threat Modeling, Security Engineering, Network Security, Firewall, Digital Forensics, Code Review, Network Routing, Proxy Servers, Linux, Internet Of Things, Servers

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    174 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    I

    ISC2

    Cloud Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Resource Allocation, Cloud Security, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Deployment, Virtualization, Containerization, Software As A Service, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Brokerage, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Use Power Automate & SharePoint to Automate Invoice Sending

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Microsoft Power Platform, Email Automation, Document Management, Microsoft 365, Collaborative Software, Billing & Invoicing, Intranet, Automation

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    2

    28DIGITAL

    Privacy in Europe

    Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Case Law, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, IT Security Architecture, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, European History, Data Governance, Legal Research, Data Security

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    97 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Data Analysis Using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Data Visualization, Data Science, Data Cleansing, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Visualization Software, Data Preprocessing, Data Manipulation, Scatter Plots, NumPy, Exploratory Data Analysis, Jupyter, Data Import/Export, Histogram, Python Programming, Data Structures, Programming Principles

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    429 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Central Banks and Monetary Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Policy, Financial Systems, Banking, Financial Market, Financial Regulation, Market Liquidity, Economics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Market Dynamics, Crisis Management

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    112 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    F

    Fortinet, Inc.

    FortiGate Administrator

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Firewall, Network Routing, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Authentications, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Network Security, Network Administration, Identity and Access Management, Security Controls, System Configuration, Network Monitoring, Enterprise Security

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    93 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Data Literacy – What is it and why does it matter?: University of Copenhagen
  • Create Model-driven Power App for Rental Company: Coursera
  • Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector, Nonprofit Organizations, Nonprofit Leadership and Governance: University at Buffalo
  • Preparing for the Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect Exam em Português Brasileiro: Google Cloud
  • Full-Stack React with Spring Boot: Pearson
  • DDoS Attacks and Defenses: University of Colorado System
  • Cloud Basics: ISC2
  • Use Power Automate & SharePoint to Automate Invoice Sending: Coursera
  • Privacy in Europe: 28DIGITAL
  • Data Analysis Using Python: University of Pennsylvania

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