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.

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Creativity, Independent Thinking, Problem Solving, Collaboration
★ 4.7 (5.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: SQL, Query Languages, Database Software, Data Access, Relational Databases
★ 4.7 (337) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: User Provisioning, Google Workspace, User Accounts, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Management, System Configuration, Configuration Management, Security Management, Security Controls
★ 4.6 (48) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Cloud Security, Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Data Storage, Encryption, Cloud Storage, Microsoft SQL Servers, Active Directory, Data Access, Authentications, Database Management, Databases, Data Governance, Key Management, Identity and Access Management, Firewall
★ 4.5 (15) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Flutter (Software), Cross Platform Development, Mobile Development, Cloud Development, Google Cloud Platform, Development Environment, Package and Software Management, Application Frameworks, Web Development, Network Security
★ 4.2 (183) · Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Version Control, Data Science, R (Software), Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Software Versioning, Data Literacy, General Science and Research, Data Analysis, R Programming, Development Environment, Statistical Reporting, Software Installation
★ 4.6 (34K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Web Presence, Brand Management, Personal Attributes, Safety and Security, digital literacy, Social Media, Self-Awareness, Social Media Management, Social Media Strategy, Relationship Building, Information Privacy, Goal Setting, Constructive Feedback
★ 4.4 (8.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Columbia University
Skills you'll gain: Construction Management, Construction, Building Information Modeling, Environment Health And Safety, Construction Estimating, Project Schedules, Lean Methodologies, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Sustainability Standards, Contract Management, Project Planning, Project Risk Management, Project Finance, Scheduling
★ 4.8 (7.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Total Seminars
Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Metasploit, Exploitation techniques, Exploit development, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Testing, Technical Communication, Scripting, Technical Writing, Security Engineering, Technical Documentation, Bash (Scripting Language), Code Review, Security Requirements Analysis, Windows PowerShell, Security Awareness, Python Programming, Linux, Persistence, Applicant Tracking Systems
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Linux, Linux Servers, Command-Line Interface, Linux Administration, File Management, Unix, grep
★ 4.6 (988) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Access, Relational Databases, Data Entry, Databases, Database Software, Database Design, Database Management, Microsoft Office, Query Languages, Data Management, Automation
★ 4.8 (1.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), SonarQube, Threat Modeling, Secure Coding, Application Security, Security Testing, DevSecOps, Code Review, Maintainability, Vulnerability Scanning, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Risk Mitigation, Software Quality Assurance, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Software Technical Review, Continuous Integration, Vulnerability Management, Cyber Attacks
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months