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: Data Storytelling, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, IBM Cognos Analytics, Data Wrangling, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Big Data, Pivot Tables And Charts, Statistical Analysis, Excel Formulas, Business Intelligence, Microsoft Excel, Apache Hadoop, Tree Maps, Dashboard, Scatter Plots, Apache Hive, Data Processing
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Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Mining, Big Data, Data Science, Regression Analysis, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Business Intelligence, Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning, Deep Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Responsible AI, Vibe coding, Generative AI, Agentic systems, Data Ethics, Software Development, DevSecOps, Natural Language Processing, AI Security, CI/CD, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Application Security, Software Engineering, Software Testing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, Site Reliability Engineering, Capacity Planning, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, Cloud Computing Architecture, System Monitoring, Cloud Computing, Scalability, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), YAML, Incident Response, Load Balancing, Cloud Security
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Fractal Analytics
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Linear Algebra, Critical Thinking, Simulations
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Google App Engine, Load Balancing, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Monitoring, Network Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Network Troubleshooting, Virtual Networking, Network Security, Big Data, Containerization, Cloud Services, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Kubernetes, Network Planning And Design, Cloud Computing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Hybrid Cloud Computing
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Application Security, Secure Coding, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Security Engineering, Security Requirements Analysis, Security Controls, Data Security, Vulnerability Management, Computer Security, Vulnerability, Vulnerability Assessments, Databases, Information Privacy, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Computer Programming, Python Programming, Node.JS, JavaScript Frameworks, Javascript
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Mainframe Computing, z/OS, Virtualization, IBM Cloud, Virtual Machines, Infrastructure Architecture, Computer Architecture, Enterprise Security, Computer Systems, Computer Hardware, Cryptography, System Configuration, Process Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Data Encryption Standard, Encryption, Key Management, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cybersecurity, Authentications, Data Integrity, Secure Coding, Algorithms, Computational Thinking
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Containerization, Cloud-Native Computing, OpenShift, Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Istio, Application Deployment, Microservices, YAML, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Command-Line Interface, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Gemini, AI Security, Cloud Deployment, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Kubernetes, Generative AI, Customer Data Management, Big Data, Google Cloud Platform, Test Script Development, Software Development Life Cycle, Cloud Security, Development Testing, Virtual Networking, Application Deployment, DevOps, Application Development, Security Engineering
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Earned Value Management, Team Motivation, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Planning, Stakeholder Management, Team Leadership, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Scoping, Project Documentation, Project Schedules, Meeting Facilitation, Agile Project Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Quality Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Risk Management, Cost Management, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months