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.

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Legal Risk, Interoperability, Cyber Risk, Information Technology Architecture, Network Architecture, Systems Architecture, Data Architecture, Solution Architecture, Governance, Application Security, Project Documentation, Cryptography, Data Storage, Data Storage Technologies
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Generative AI, Gemini, AI Enablement, Cloud Infrastructure, AI Security, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, Cloud Computing Architecture, Business Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Paid media, Order Fulfillment, Media Planning, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media, Google Ads, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Performance Measurement, Customer Acquisition Management, Brand Loyalty, Search Engine Marketing, Content Creation, E-Commerce, Target Audience, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Retention, Marketing Analytics, Campaign Management
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

The Pennsylvania State University
Skills you'll gain: Geographic Information Systems, Case Studies, Climate Change Programs, Systems Thinking, Design Thinking, Geospatial Information and Technology, Sustainable Design, Spatial Analysis, Collaborative Software, Decision Support Systems, Cultural Responsiveness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Containerization, Identity and Access Management, Google Cloud Platform, Application Deployment, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Build Tools, Command-Line Interface
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Diversity Awareness, Generative AI, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Diversity, Artificial Intelligence, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Algorithms, Information Privacy
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Scalability, Distributed Computing, Big Data, Operating Systems, File Systems, Linux, Scripting, Command-Line Interface, Performance Tuning, Programming Principles, Computer Architecture
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Invoicing, Billing & Invoicing, Inventory Management System, Tax Management, Accounting Software, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Small Business Accounting, Bookkeeping, Accounting, Payroll Systems, Cloud Security
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Leeds
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cybersecurity, Data Security, Data Integrity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Digital pedagogy, Education and Training, Teaching, Human Learning, Differentiated Instruction, Higher Education, Instructional Strategies, Cultural Diversity, Lifelong Learning, Willingness To Learn, Curriculum Development, Student-Centred Learning, Student Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma Methodology, Consulting, Problem Solving, Management Consulting, Analytical Skills, Data Quality, Complex Problem Solving, Business Consulting, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Consultative Approaches, Project Scoping, Client Services
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Research Design, Statistical Analysis, Data Ethics, Statistical Modeling, Data Science, Data Analysis, Quantitative Research, Regression Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Linear Algebra, Calculus
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks