Security certification courses can help you learn risk assessment, incident response, network security principles, and compliance standards. You can build skills in threat analysis, vulnerability management, and implementing security policies effectively. Many courses introduce tools such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and security information and event management (SIEM) software, showing how these tools are applied in real-world security scenarios to protect sensitive information and systems.

Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Data Loss Prevention, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Security, Threat Detection, Event Monitoring, Continuous Monitoring, System Monitoring, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Load Balancing, System Software
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Security, Data Security, Infrastructure Security, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cloud Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Data Governance, Encryption
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Penetration Testing, Azure Active Directory, Network Security, Computer Systems, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Testing, Encryption, Cybersecurity, System Testing, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Threat Management, Cloud Computing, Authentications, Active Directory, Operating Systems, Data Management, Computer Security Incident Management
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Persistence, Virtual Networking, Proxy Servers, Key Management, Network Routing, YAML, Application Deployment, Disaster Recovery
Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Threat Management, Vulnerability Management, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Multi-Cloud, Computer Security Incident Management, Infrastructure Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Enterprise Security, Risk Management Framework
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Network Security, Proxy Servers, Firewall, Identity and Access Management, Network Monitoring, Cloud Security, Google Cloud Platform, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Incident Response, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Management, Cyber Risk, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection, Leadership, Compliance Management, Leadership and Management, Governance, Risk Management, ISO/IEC 27001, NIST 800-53, Resilience
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Cloud Deployment, Generative AI, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Security, Security Controls, Security Engineering, System Configuration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Cloud Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Application Deployment, Cloud Security, Generative AI, Security Controls, Security Engineering, Vulnerability Assessments
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Backlogs, Agile Methodology, User Story, Sprint Planning, Agile Product Development, Product Roadmaps, Sprint Retrospectives, Kanban Principles, Coaching, Team Management, Organizational Change, Prioritization, Problem Solving, Influencing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Threat Detection, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Multi-Cloud, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Management, Incident Management, Risk Management Framework, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Enterprise Security, Google Cloud Platform
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Google Gemini, Cloud Security, Generative AI, Security Controls, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing, Application Deployment, Security Engineering
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks