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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

    Ethical Selling and Market Adaptation

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Microsoft Copilot, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Responsible AI, Compliance Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, General Sales Practices, Sales Strategy, Business Ethics, Information Privacy, Market Dynamics, Sales, Risk Management Framework, AI Integrations, Market Trend, Market Analysis, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Engineering Practices for Building Quality Software

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Software Quality Assurance, Software Engineering, Application Security, Security Architecture Review, Object Oriented Design, Software Architecture, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Development Testing, Threat Modeling, Maintainability, Application Deployment, IT Security Architecture, Continuous Deployment, Quality Assurance, Continuous Delivery, Software Testing, Continuous Integration, CI/CD

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    470 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Smartsheet Tutorial for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Workflow Management, Spreadsheet Software, Project Management Software, Data Entry, Automation, Data Management, Document Management, Collaborative Software, Data Sharing, User Accounts

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    16 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Reporting and Advanced Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploitation techniques, Test Script Development, Technical Communication, Scripting, Technical Writing, Programming Principles, Automation, Data Security

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Splunk Inc.

    Splunk Knowledge Manager 102

    Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, Splunk, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Management, Query Languages, Performance Tuning, Data Science, Data Analysis, Big Data, Business Intelligence, Data Import/Export, Business Analytics, Geospatial Information and Technology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    20 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IBM

    Back-end Application Development Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, MongoDB, NoSQL, Flask (Web Framework), Django (Web Framework), Cloud Deployment, OpenShift, Cloud Platforms, Application Deployment, Kubernetes, Cloud Development, Cloud Applications, Databases, Back-End Web Development, IBM Cloud, Docker (Software), Containerization, Web Applications, Microservices, Application Development

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    43 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Geospatial Foundations & Vector Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: GIS Software, Geographic Information Systems, Spatial Data Analysis, Geospatial Information and Technology, Spatial Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Data Validation, Metadata Management, Data Quality, Verification And Validation, File Management, Package and Software Management, Development Environment, Software Installation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Evidence-Based Psychotherapy

    Skills you'll gain: Psychotherapy, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Therapies, Psychiatry, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mental Health Counseling, Community Mental Health Services, Clinical Social Work, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychiatric Assessments, Psychology, Psychological Evaluations, Mental Health, Behavioral Health, Research Methodologies, Research, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Research, Public Health

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Medical Cannabis: The Health Effects of THC and CBD

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Psychiatry, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Pharmacology, Public Health, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Gerontology, Mental Health, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Science and Research, Substance Abuse, Research, Hospice, Medication Administration, Clinical Research, Mental and Behavioral Health, Exercise Science, Clinical Trials

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    521 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Financial Accounting: Advanced Topics

    Skills you'll gain: Cash Flows, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Depreciation, Fixed Asset, Equities, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Balance Sheet, Accounting, Market Liquidity, Loans

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.8K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Tax Planning and Wealth Management Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Wealth Management, Tax Management, Tax Planning, Estate Planning, Tax Compliance, Financial Planning, Tax, Income Tax, Tax Laws, Financial Data, Depreciation, Asset Management, Insurance, Microsoft Excel, Goal Setting

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • H

    H2O.ai

    H2O.ai Agents : From Theory to Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Agentic Workflows, AI Workflows, Generative AI Agents, LLM Application, Agentic systems, Model Deployment, AI Integrations, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Modeling, Data Integration

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    50 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Ethical Selling and Market Adaptation: Microsoft
  • Engineering Practices for Building Quality Software: University of Minnesota
  • Smartsheet Tutorial for Beginners: Packt
  • Reporting and Advanced Practices: Packt
  • Splunk Knowledge Manager 102: Splunk Inc.
  • Back-end Application Development Capstone Project: IBM
  • Geospatial Foundations & Vector Analysis : Coursera
  • Evidence-Based Psychotherapy: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Medical Cannabis: The Health Effects of THC and CBD: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Financial Accounting: Advanced Topics: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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