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Information Security Courses

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.

Popular Information Security Courses and Certifications


  • M

    Microsoft

    Master Microsoft Office 365 and Power Platform

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Power Platform, Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Power BI, Microsoft 365, Multimedia, Microsoft PowerPoint, Dashboard, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, No-Code Development, Power Platform Architecture & Technical Design, Data Visualization, Collaborative Software, Microsoft Office, Data Integration, Presentations, Data Analysis

    ★ 4.7 (7.3K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Implement Platform Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Application Security, Cloud Security, IT Security Architecture, Infrastructure Security, Kubernetes, Network Security, Security Engineering, Security Controls, Firewall, Endpoint Security, Identity and Access Management, Security Strategy, Cyber Security Strategy, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Authorization (Computing), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cloud Services, Network Administration, Virtual Machines

    ★ 4.7 (24) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Speak English Professionally: In Person, Online & On the Phone

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Telephone Skills, Interviewing Skills, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Sales Presentation, Cultural Sensitivity, Intercultural Competence, Non-Verbal Communication, Public Speaking, English Language, Vocabulary, Business Communication, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Language Competency, Social Skills, Professionalism, Communication Strategies, Professional Development

    ★ 4.7 (10K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Institut Mines-Télécom

    4G Network Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Network Engineering, Wireless Networks, Network Security, General Networking, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Mobile Security, Network Protocols, Telecommunications, OSI Models, Communication Systems, Digital Communications, Dataflow, Authentications, Key Management, Encryption

    ★ 4.7 (134) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Threat Investigation

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Detection, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Management, Event Monitoring, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Computer Security Incident Management, Continuous Monitoring, Incident Response, Security Awareness, Security Management, Malware Protection, Network Security, Network Analysis, Network Monitoring

    ★ 4.8 (40) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google

    Build Dynamic User Interfaces (UI) for Websites

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Web Design, User Experience Design, Design Reviews, Wireframing, User Experience, Usability Testing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Research, User Centered Design, Design Research, Layout Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Software Design Documents, Prototyping, Mockups, Figma (Design Software), Information Architecture

    ★ 4.8 (3.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Stanford University

    Child Nutrition and Cooking

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Cooking, Meal Planning And Preparation, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Counseling, Pediatrics, Food and Beverage, Working With Children, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Environmental Issue, Decision Making

    ★ 4.8 (10K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Arizona State University

    AI Foundations: Prompt Engineering with ChatGPT

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, LLM Application, Model Evaluation

    ★ 4.1 (92) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Technology-Specific Secure Coding: Languages and Frameworks

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, Mobile Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, Application Frameworks, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Security Policies, Computer Security, Security Controls, C and C++, C# (Programming Language), Java Programming, C++ (Programming Language), PHP (Scripting Language), Python Programming, C (Programming Language), Memory Management, Data Validation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Atlassian

    Agile with Atlassian Jira

    Skills you'll gain: Jira (Software), Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Kanban Principles, Agile Software Development, Agile Project Management, Lean Methodologies, Backlogs, Agile Product Development, Project Management Software, Sprint Planning, User Story, Workflow Management, Project Management, Issue Tracking, Configuration Management, Query Languages, Software Versioning, Continuous Improvement Process, User Accounts

    ★ 4.7 (9.7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Akamai Technologies, Inc.

    Networking Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, OSI Models, Remote Access Systems, Network Architecture, TCP/IP, General Networking, Network Protocols, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, Networking Hardware, Network Administration, Network Security, Network Model, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Wireless Networks, Network Routers, Network Routing, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Analysis

    ★ 4.6 (161) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Architecting with Google Compute Engine 日本語版

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Prompt Engineering, Cloud Infrastructure, Google App Engine, Google Cloud Platform, Containerization, Kubernetes, Cloud Development, Generative AI, CI/CD, Microservices, Application Deployment, Virtual Machines, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Platforms, Cloud-Native Computing, Terraform, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS)

    ★ 4.5 (888) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular information security courses

  • Master Microsoft Office 365 and Power Platform: Microsoft
  • Implement Platform Protection: Microsoft
  • Speak English Professionally: In Person, Online & On the Phone: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • 4G Network Fundamentals: Institut Mines-Télécom
  • Threat Investigation: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Build Dynamic User Interfaces (UI) for Websites: Google
  • Child Nutrition and Cooking: Stanford University
  • AI Foundations: Prompt Engineering with ChatGPT: Arizona State University
  • Technology-Specific Secure Coding: Languages and Frameworks: John Wiley & Sons
  • Agile with Atlassian Jira: Atlassian

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