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.

Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, SQL, Hardware Architecture, General Networking, Database Design, Database Software, Hardware Troubleshooting, Networking Hardware, Database Theory, Databases, Database Management Systems, Computer Networking, Relational Databases, Network Support, Database Management, Network Protocols, Query Languages, Information Technology, Network Routers, Wireless Networks
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Google Gemini, Responsible AI, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Gemini, Google Cloud Platform, Prompt Patterns, AI Enablement, Generative Model Architectures, AI Orchestration, AI Product Strategy, Agentic Workflows, Google Workspace, Decision Intelligence, AI Workflows, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Collaboration
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cyber Operations, Threat Modeling, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Threat Hunting, Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Exploitation techniques, AI Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Human Factors (Security), Security Testing, Cyber Attacks, Network Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, No-Code Development, Prompt Engineering Tools, AI literacy, LLM Application, Personalized Campaigns, Prompt Engineering, Application Development, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing Automation, ChatGPT, Social Media Content, Content Development and Management, Automation
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Security Requirements Analysis, Personally Identifiable Information, Incident Response, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Management, Data Security, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Incident Management, Regulatory Requirements, Encryption, Data Management, Data Access, Legal Risk, Data Sharing, Personal Attributes
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering Tools, Prompt Engineering, AI literacy, Google Cloud Platform, Large Language Modeling, Cloud API, Cloud Computing
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Event Management, Blogs, Web Presence, Content Management, Photo Editing, Editing, Writing and Editing, Web Design, Digital Publishing, Web Design and Development, No-Code Development, User Accounts, Brand Management, Drive Engagement, Digital Marketing, Public Relations
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Key Management, Encryption, Cloud Storage, Cloud API, Cloud Management, Google Cloud Platform, Data Security
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Failure Analysis, Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, Requirements Management, Scope Management, Design Reviews, Change Control, Root Cause Analysis, Program Management, Requirements Analysis, User Requirements Documents, Test Engineering, Cost Management, Contract Management, Risk Analysis, Systems Design, Systems Thinking, Project Risk Management, Risk Management
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Spring Boot, Restful API, Model View Controller, Spring Framework, Web Services, Java Programming, Java, Back-End Web Development, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Algorithms, Application Security
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Data Dictionary, Data Wrangling, File I/O, Data Structures, Scripting, Data Import/Export, Scripting Languages, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Data Mapping, Data Storage, Data Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Management, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Data Collection, Data Governance, Data Analysis, Information Privacy, Data Quality, Data Storage, Data Storage Technologies, Data Security, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Architecture, Data Visualization Software, Big Data, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks