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.

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Data Management, Data Literacy, Analysis, Workflow Management, Analytical Skills, Statistical Inference, Team Management, Statistical Modeling, Data Synthesis, Data Presentation, Descriptive Analytics, Team Leadership, Statistical Methods, Communication
★ 4.6 (105) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Grammar, Literacy, Language Competency, English Language
★ 4.9 (61) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Microsoft Azure, Data Store, Cloud Storage, File Management, Database Management, Data Storage Technologies, Database Management Systems, Data Integration, Data Storage, Database Development, Cloud Services, File Systems, Query Languages, Cloud Platforms
★ 4.7 (7) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Exploitation techniques, Metasploit, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Testing, Security Controls, Brute-force attacks, Virtual Environment, Cybersecurity, Virtual Machines, Technical Writing, Technical Documentation, Linux
★ 4 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Statistical Modeling, Regression Analysis, Data Ethics, Statistical Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Science, R Programming, Statistical Programming, Statistical Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Probability & Statistics, Correlation Analysis, Model Evaluation, Plot (Graphics)
★ 4.3 (39) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Data Analysis Software, Mathematical Software, Applied Mathematics, Data Analysis, Analysis, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Derivatives, Advanced Mathematics, Graphing, Algebra
★ 4.7 (212) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Cloud Storage, Serverless Computing, Scalability, File Management, File Systems, Enterprise Architecture
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Cybersecurity, Prompt Engineering, Threat Modeling, Cyber Security Assessment, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Security, Exploitation techniques
★ 3.9 (23) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Network Security, Local Area Networks, Network Infrastructure, Network Architecture, Network Administration, Cryptographic Protocols, Networking Hardware, System Configuration, Authentications, Encryption
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Wrangling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Data Collection, Predictive Modeling, Interactive Data Visualization, Web Scraping, Shiny (R Package), Ggplot2, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Predictive Analytics, Tidyverse (R Package), Regression Analysis, Data Transformation, Data Science, Dashboard, Statistical Analysis, Dashboard Creation
★ 4.6 (116) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Integrations, Artificial Intelligence, LLM Application, Prompt Engineering, Multimodal Prompts, Google Cloud Platform
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours