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: Network Security, Network Administration, Infrastructure Security, Ansible, Information Systems Security, Firewall, Security Controls, Wireless Networks, Network Monitoring, Computer Networking, Software-Defined Networking, Identity and Access Management, Authorization (Computing), Scripting, Authentications, Automation, Encryption
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Endpoint Detection and Response, Multi-Factor Authentication, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Patch Management, Network Monitoring, Data Security, Malware Protection, Mobile Security, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Risk Management Framework, Multi-Factor Authentication, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Personally Identifiable Information, Security Controls, Threat Management, Data Security, Information Privacy, Network Security, Authorization (Computing)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Command-Line Interface, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Local Area Networks, Firewall, Windows PowerShell, Hardening, Threat Detection, Linux, Penetration Testing, Network Architecture, Wireless Networks, Vulnerability Assessments, System Configuration, IT Automation, Encryption, Network Analysis, Public Key Infrastructure
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Scope Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Schedules, Stakeholder Engagement, Cost Management, Risk Management, Project Scoping, Earned Value Management, Team Motivation, Scheduling, Stakeholder Analysis, Risk Analysis, Request for Proposal, Requirements Management, Procurement, Project Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Resource Allocation, Cost Control, Project Management Life Cycle
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity and Access Management, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cloud Computing, Network Security, Data Security, Cloud Computing Architecture, Data Loss Prevention, Application Security, Cloud Services, Encryption, Security Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Firewall, Authorization (Computing), Infrastructure Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Continuous Monitoring
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Security Controls, Application Security, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Data Security, DevSecOps, Security Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Threat Modeling, Cyber Governance, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Risk Management, Encryption, Application Programming Interface (API), Machine Learning, Governance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Applied Machine Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Cisco Learning and Certifications
Skills you'll gain: Key Management, Data Security, Cryptography, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Network Monitoring, Network Analysis, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Event Monitoring, Continuous Monitoring, Threat Detection, Incident Response
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Incident Response, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Data Security, Application Security, Network Security, Encryption, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Amazon Web Services, Key Management, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Firewall, Continuous Monitoring, Multi-Factor Authentication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Erasmus University Rotterdam
Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, International Relations, Public Safety and National Security, Safety and Security, Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Governance, Cultural Diversity, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Hardware Design, Security Engineering, Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Exploit development, Cryptography, Systems Design, Encryption, Exploitation techniques, Technical Design, Emerging Technologies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

AI CERTs
Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Security Testing, Security Engineering, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Blockchain, Threat Detection, Cryptography, Network Security, Security Strategy, Exploit development, Vulnerability Assessments, Transaction Processing, Regulation and Legal Compliance
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months