Cybersecurity courses can help you learn network security, risk management, encryption techniques, and incident response strategies. You can build skills in threat analysis, vulnerability assessment, and implementing security protocols to protect sensitive information. Many courses introduce tools like firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and security information and event management (SIEM) software, showing how these tools support the skills needed to safeguard digital environments.

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Attacks, Data Security, Safety and Security, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Awareness Training, Information Systems Security, Security Strategy, Security Controls, Threat Modeling, Disaster Recovery, Data Loss Prevention, Incident Response, Vulnerability Assessments, Patch Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Cloud Computing Architecture, API Design, Amazon Web Services, Network Protocols, Embedded Software, Telecommunications, Middleware, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Security, Microservices, Cloud Services, Cloud Platforms, Cybersecurity, Wireless Networks
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Technical University of Munich (TUM)
Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Digital Transformation, Environmental Monitoring, Aerospace Basic Quality System Standards, Manufacturing Processes, Big Data, Production Process, Cybersecurity, Spatial Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Threat Detection, Automation, Telecommunications, Technology Strategies, Cloud Computing, Data Storage
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Remote Access Systems, Disaster Recovery, OSI Models, General Networking, Network Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Networking Hardware, Network Monitoring, TCP/IP, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Protocols, Cybersecurity, Computer Security, Data Centers, Virtualization, Authentications
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

EC-Council
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Systems Development Life Cycle, Human Factors (Security), Security Awareness, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Policies, Threat Detection, ISO/IEC 27001, Security Controls, Computer Security, Network Security, Risk Management Framework, Information Systems, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Hardening, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Incident Response, Network Architecture, Network Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Incident Management, Network Protocols, Threat Detection, Event Monitoring, Threat Management, Network Infrastructure, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, System Monitoring, Operating Systems, Linux, Bash (Scripting Language), Databases
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Application Security, Network Security, Data Security, Security Engineering, Secure Coding, Information Systems Security, Infrastructure Security, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Assessments
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Operations, Python Programming, Data Access, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Scripting, Network Protocols, User Accounts
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Commands, Computer Systems, Command-Line Interface, Cybersecurity, Computer Architecture, Network Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Hardware Architecture, Application Security, Threat Detection, Authorization (Computing), Network Protocols, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Operating Systems, Authentications, Network Monitoring, TCP/IP, Network Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Malware Protection, Peripheral Devices, Personally Identifiable Information, Remote Access Systems, Hardware Troubleshooting, Threat Detection, Desktop Support, Help Desk Support, Cyber Attacks, Network Support, Cloud Services, Cybersecurity, Mac OS, Computer Hardware, Microsoft Windows, Technical Support and Services, Electrical Safety, IT Management, Cloud Security
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Interactive Learning, Big Data, Cybersecurity, Student Engagement, Pedagogy, Blockchain, Algorithms, Data Security, Teaching, Cryptography, Education and Training, Technical Communication, Education Software and Technology, Diversity Awareness, Digital Transformation, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Computer Science, Information Technology, Computational Thinking
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Disaster Recovery, Computer Security Incident Management, Business Continuity, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Investigation, Continuous Monitoring, Threat Detection, Risk Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks