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.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Systems Engineering, Requirements Analysis, Test Engineering, Systems Thinking, Systems Architecture, Test Planning, Systems Design, Aerospace Basic Quality System Standards, Systems Analysis, Functional Requirement, Systems Development, Risk Management Framework, System Testing, System Requirements, Verification And Validation, Failure Analysis
★ 4.8 (98) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Governance, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Strategy, Endpoint Security, Threat Detection, Incident Response, Cyber Security Assessment, Malware Protection, Network Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Security Policies, Endpoint Detection and Response, Security Management, Information Systems Security, Computer Security, Network Monitoring, Threat Management, Network Analysis, Event Monitoring
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Query Languages, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud-Based Integration, NoSQL, Cloud Storage, Data Import/Export, Data Access, Cloud Computing, Data Analysis
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Linux Administration, Authorization (Computing), Linux Servers, Linux, Security Controls, Hardening, Authentications, Network Security, Linux Commands, System Configuration, Servers, Server Administration, Encryption, Command-Line Interface
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Pipelines, Data Warehousing, Dataflow, Extract, Transform, Load, Google Cloud Platform, Data Cleansing, Data Quality, Data Validation, Data Processing, Apache Spark, Data Transformation, Scalability, Cloud Services, Event Monitoring, Serverless Computing, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Workday (Software), Payroll Processing, Payroll, Payroll Systems, Payroll Administration, Benefits Enrollment Processes, Payroll Reporting, Benefits Administration, Human Resources Software, Business Reporting, Payroll Tax, Workforce Management, Business Process, Organizational Structure, Staff Management, Data Maintenance, Information Architecture
★ 4.9 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Application Programming Interface (API), Ajax, Web Development, General Networking, Web Applications, Scalability, Event-Driven Programming, Real Time Data, Network Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Jupyter, Predictive Analytics, Model Evaluation, Model Optimization, Data Analysis, Machine Learning, Data Science, Python Programming
★ 4.7 (226) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Network Troubleshooting, Desktop Support, Test Equipment, Computer Hardware, Technical Support and Services, Network Support, Technical Support, System Support, Data Maintenance, IT Infrastructure, Peripheral Devices, Computer Displays, Data Storage, Information Technology, Test Tools
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Generative AI Agents, Gap Analysis, Management Training And Development, Workforce Development, People Development, Training Programs, Training and Development, AI Enablement, Employee Training, Talent Management, Team Management, Performance Analysis, Job Analysis, Needs Assessment
★ 4.7 (51) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Edureka
Skills you'll gain: Data Maintenance, Database Management Systems, Cloud Deployment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Load Balancing, Terraform, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Solutions, Cloud Computing, Cloud Platforms, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Services, Cloud Deployment, Virtual Machines, Managed Services, Network Infrastructure, Virtual Networking, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months