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.

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Unit Testing, Maintainability, Software Design Patterns, Software Testing, Test Automation, Integration Testing, Test Driven Development (TDD), Development Testing, Testability, Software Engineering, Test Tools, Secure Coding, Android Development, Application Security, Software Design, Mobile Security
★ 4.5 (297) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Key Management, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Authentications, Algorithms
★ 4.7 (282) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Google Gemini, Gemini, Generative AI, Generative AI Agents, Generative Model Architectures, Google Cloud Platform, AI Workflows, Google Workspace, AI Orchestration, Agentic Workflows, Prompt Patterns, AI Product Strategy, AI Security, Large Language Modeling, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Collaboration
★ 4.8 (227) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Coursera
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, USB, Threat Modeling, Hardware Design, Model Deployment, Electronic Hardware, CI/CD, Security Engineering, Electronics, Electronic Systems, Routing Protocols, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Components, Schematic Diagrams, Drafting and Engineering Design, Digital Communications, Verification And Validation, Differential Equations, Business Strategies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Controls, Malware Protection, Security Engineering, Network Security, IT Security Architecture, Threat Detection, Firewall, Digital Forensics, Anomaly Detection, Code Review, Network Routing, Linux Commands, Proxy Servers, Linux, Internet Of Things
★ 4.5 (174) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Acumen, Financial Statement Analysis, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Financial Analysis, Small Business Accounting, Business Acumen, Financial Accounting, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Metrics, Gross Profit, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Business Mathematics, Financial Data, Revenue Recognition, Asset Management
★ 4.7 (1.4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Hunting, Incident Response, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection, Anomaly Detection, AI Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Scripting, Incident Management, Scripting Languages, AI Enablement, AI Integrations, Network Analysis, Network Monitoring, Automation, Machine Learning Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Medication Therapy Management, Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacology, Medical Prescription, Patient Education And Counseling, Clinical Pharmacy, Clinical Research, Patient Education and Support, Pre-Clinical Development, Patient Safety, Statistical Analysis, Value-Based Care, Epidemiology, Utilization Management, Program Evaluation, Public Health, Data Analysis
★ 4.7 (140) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Distributed Computing, File Systems, Cloud Computing, Dataflow, Transaction Processing, Computer Security, Software Systems, Data Centers, Cyber Security Policies, Authorization (Computing), Apache Hadoop, Data Store, Database Theory, Cloud Security, Authentications, NoSQL, Algorithms, Encryption, Graph Theory
★ 4.5 (322) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Analysis, Data Science, Python Programming, Data Structures, Data Manipulation, Analysis
★ 4.5 (388) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization Software, Spreadsheet Software, Pivot Tables And Charts, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Data Analysis, Plot (Graphics)
★ 4.7 (263) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Docker (Software), Kubernetes, Program Development, Terraform, Ansible, Cloud Infrastructure, Containerization, Cloud Management, Devops Tools, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Deployment, Firewall, Application Deployment, Security Controls, IT Automation, Bash (Scripting Language)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks