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.

Skills you'll gain: Oracle Databases, Performance Tuning, Database Architecture and Administration, Virtual Machines, Software Installation, Database Management, Data Storage, System Configuration, Network Administration, Disaster Recovery, Distributed Computing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Digital Assets, Blockchain, Market Liquidity, FinTech, Financial Market, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Financial Systems, Payment Systems, Distributed Computing, Governance, Identity and Access Management, Financial Trading, Financial Regulation, Asset Management, Web Applications, Transaction Processing, Financial Services, Network Protocols, System Programming
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Fortinet, Inc.
Skills you'll gain: Event Monitoring, Network Administration, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Network Security, System Monitoring, System Configuration, Cybersecurity, Network Troubleshooting, Multi-Factor Authentication, Data Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Display Devices, Computer Displays, Systems Design, Technical Design, Electronics Engineering, Electronic Systems, Electronic Components, Image Quality, Technology Solutions, Emerging Technologies, Physics
Build toward a degree
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
Skills you'll gain: Data Collection, Data Visualization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microsoft Excel, Project Management, Data Analysis, Compensation and Benefits, Google Sheets, Timelines, Data Cleansing, Agile Methodology, Employee Surveys, Focus Group
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, Application Deployment, Cloud Applications, Load Balancing, Web Applications, Cloud API, Application Performance Management, Web Servers
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Adult Education, Advocacy, Teaching, Curriculum Planning, Professional Development, Emotional Intelligence, Higher Education, Program Evaluation
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Software Installation, Data Analysis, Analysis, Scientific Methods, User Interface (UI)
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Linux Administration, Linux Servers, IT Automation, Linux, Systems Administration, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), System Configuration, YAML, Application Deployment, Containerization, Configuration Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Systems Integration, Google Cloud Platform, Data Analysis
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Network Protocols, Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, Threat Detection, Network Analysis, TCP/IP, Web Servers, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Security
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, General Networking, OSI Models, Network Protocols, Networking Hardware, TCP/IP, Microsoft Windows, Network Routers, Network Switches, Network Administration, Computer Networking, Technical Support and Services, Command-Line Interface, iOS Development, Operating Systems, Configuration Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks