Security certification courses can help you learn risk assessment, incident response, network security principles, and compliance standards. You can build skills in threat analysis, vulnerability management, and implementing security policies effectively. Many courses introduce tools such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and security information and event management (SIEM) software, showing how these tools are applied in real-world security scenarios to protect sensitive information and systems.

EIT Digital
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Threat Modeling, Cyber Attacks, Information Systems Security, Security Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Risk, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Security, Application Security, Risk Management, Security Controls, Data Security, Information Privacy, Vulnerability Assessments, Business Economics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security Assessment Framework (ISSAF), Cyber Security Strategy, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Modeling, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Security Policies, Computer Security, Security Controls, Data Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Requirements Elicitation, Business Analysis, Backlogs, Requirements Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Process, User Requirements Documents, User Story, Stakeholder Management, Business Requirements, Requirements Analysis, Business Modeling, Business Process Improvement, Business Risk Management, Business Intelligence, Business Strategies, Financial Analysis, Performance Measurement, Systems Analysis, Root Cause Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Data Management, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, SAP Applications, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, Cloud Storage, Virtual Machines, General Networking, Scalability, Systems Integration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

AAPC
Skills you'll gain: Medical Billing, Denial Management, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Patient Registration, Billing, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Coding, CPT Coding, Accounts Receivable, Payment Processing and Collection, Medical Office Procedures, Utilization Management, Medical Records, Billing & Invoicing, Insurance, Medicare, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Regulatory Compliance
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Network Security, Cloud Services, TCP/IP, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Software-Defined Networking, Network Architecture, Wide Area Networks, Network Protocols, General Networking, Network Routers, Network Troubleshooting, Linux, Computer Networking, Virtualization, Kubernetes, Network Administration, Network Switches, Terraform
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Investments, Securities (Finance), Financial Systems, Investment Management, Securities Trading, Capital Markets, Equities, Finance, Financial Services, Market Liquidity, Asset Management, Portfolio Management, Derivatives, Fixed Asset, Cash Flows
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Splunk, Threat Detection, System Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Event Monitoring, Continuous Monitoring, Incident Response, Data Analysis Software, Data Management, Real Time Data, Data Storage, Configuration Management, Software Installation, User Interface (UI)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Workspace, Gmail, Google Gemini, Email Automation, Service Management, Scripting, Automation, Document Management, Collaborative Software, Configuration Management, Data Sharing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Django (Web Framework), Authentications, PostgreSQL, Object-Relational Mapping, Model View Controller, Cloud Hosting, User Accounts, Application Security, Configuration Management, Python Programming
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Patch Management, Microsoft Azure, Disaster Recovery, System Monitoring, Cloud Storage, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Data Storage Technologies, Cloud Security, Continuous Monitoring, Virtual Machines, Data Security, Query Languages
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Intune (Mobile Device Management Software), Endpoint Security, Microsoft Windows, Authentications, Application Deployment, Operating System Administration, Azure Active Directory, Group Policy, Enterprise Application Management, Identity and Access Management, Windows Servers, Apple iOS, Android Development, Mobile Security, System Configuration, Security Management, User Provisioning, Android (Operating System), Patch Management, Active Directory
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months