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.

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Authentications, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Cyber Attacks, Network Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Data Security, Human Factors (Security), Software As A Service
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Data Migration, Data Governance, Extract, Transform, Load, Cloud Storage, Data Management, Data Integration, Data Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Data Storage, Data Modeling, Data Quality, Personally Identifiable Information, Incident Response, Security Controls, Information Privacy, Data Infrastructure, Data Warehousing, Threat Detection, Law, Regulation, and Compliance
Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, Continuous Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Disaster Recovery, Incident Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Threat Detection, Cloud Security, Security Controls, Threat Management, System Monitoring, IT Automation, Record Keeping, Problem Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Application Security, Threat Detection, Security Strategy, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Security, Internet Of Things, Secure Coding, Network Security, Security Controls, Vulnerability Assessments, Identity and Access Management, Asset Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, SQL, Linux Commands, Database Design, Apache Kafka, Apache Airflow, IBM Cognos Analytics, MySQL, Database Administration, Database Management, Bash (Scripting Language), Data Pipelines, Shell Script, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Store, IBM DB2, Data Visualization, Relational Databases, Dashboard
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Continuous Deployment, Capacity Management, Software Versioning, API Gateway, Scalability, Large Language Modeling
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Microsoft Azure, Data Lakes, Microsoft Power Platform, Azure Synapse Analytics, Data Pipelines, Analytics, Data Governance, Advanced Analytics, Data Security, Data Management, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Microsoft Excel, Exploratory Data Analysis, Apache Spark, Application Deployment, SQL, Governance, Version Control
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Threat Modeling, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Endpoint Detection and Response, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Anomaly Detection, Generative AI, Endpoint Security, Event Monitoring, System Monitoring, Network Analysis, Linux
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Cloud Computing, Firewall, Cloud Services, General Networking, Networking Hardware, Network Architecture, OSI Models, Microsoft Azure, Computer Networking, Network Infrastructure, Network Monitoring, Virtualization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Information Management, Content Management, Knowledge Transfer, Lifelong Learning, Innovation, Curiosity, Creative Problem-Solving, Systems Thinking, Critical Thinking, Productivity Software, Organizational Skills, Writing and Editing, Collaboration, Development Environment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Systems Administration, IT Security Architecture, Operating System Administration, Information Systems Security, Remote Access Systems, IT Infrastructure, Hardening, Network Troubleshooting, OSI Models, Computer Networking, Routing Protocols, Desktop Support, Application Security, TCP/IP, Security Strategy, Server Administration, Technical Support, Microsoft Windows, Computer Hardware, Software Installation
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Routing Protocols, Network Routing, Network Routers, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), TCP/IP, Network Protocols, General Networking, Network Security
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks