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.

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, Software Design, Programming Principles, Debugging, Vulnerability Assessments, C (Programming Language), Software Development Methodologies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Product Roadmaps, Backlogs, Stakeholder Communications, Business Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Business Requirements, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Requirements Analysis, Requirements Management, Release Management, Process Validation, Project Management, Data Validation, Project Planning, Prioritization
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Salesforce Development, Marketing Automation, User Experience, Content Management, UI Components, Cloud Development, Customer Service, Cloud Management, Dashboard, Cloud Services, Encryption, Business Strategy
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Secure Coding, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Software, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, Collaborative Software, Threat Modeling, Debugging, Systems Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Network Security, TCP/IP, Network Architecture, Network Protocols, General Networking, Network Routers, Routing Protocols, Public Key Infrastructure, Network Model, Cryptography, Web Applications
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Cyber Threat Hunting, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Continuous Monitoring, Scenario Testing, Network Security, Technical Communication
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Analysis, Image Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Data Ethics, Machine Learning, Tensorflow, Data Processing, Data Pipelines, Data Transformation, Cloud Management, Artificial Neural Networks, Information Privacy, Supervised Learning, Virtual Machines, Application Deployment, Continuous Monitoring, Data Security, Performance Tuning, Scalability
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Resilience, Emotional Intelligence, Compassion, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Personal Development, Stress Management, Personal Care, Self-Awareness, Empowerment, Mental Health, Goal Setting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of London
Skills you'll gain: MongoDB, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development Tools, Web Applications, Authentications, Web Development, Database Application, User Accounts, Application Security, Package and Software Management, Javascript, Software Installation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Digital Assets, Portfolio Management, Cryptography, Investments, Market Dynamics, Financial Market, Transaction Processing, Financial Regulation, Business Economics, Production Process
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Digital Assets, FinTech, Financial Inclusion, Emerging Technologies, Identity and Access Management, Financial Services, Cryptography, Automation, Contract Management, Security Controls
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Version Control, GitHub, User Accounts, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Git (Version Control System), .NET Framework, Identity and Access Management, Database Management, Object-Relational Mapping, Authorization (Computing), Microsoft Windows, Database Application, Microsoft Development Tools, Application Design, Application Development, C# (Programming Language), Software Design, Authentications, User Interface (UI)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks