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 Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI Product Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Social Impact, Governance, Data Security, Leadership and Management, Model Evaluation, Data Quality
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Linux Administration, Public Key Infrastructure, Linux, Linux Servers, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Firewall, Remote Access Systems, Operating System Administration, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Network Security, Security Controls, Infrastructure Security, Identity and Access Management, System Monitoring, File Management, Systems Administration, Cybersecurity, Information Technology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: AI Orchestration, LangChain, OpenAI API, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Patterns, AI Workflows, Prompt Engineering, Agentic systems, AI Security, Large Language Modeling, Business Logic, File I/O, Transaction Processing, Document Management, Persona Development, Coordination, Plan Execution
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Hibernate (Java), Object-Relational Mapping, CI/CD, Spring Boot, Restful API, Java Programming, Integration Testing, Docker (Software), Database Development, Cloud Deployment, Application Security, Java, Containerization, SQL, Databases, Database Design, NoSQL, Kubernetes, Test Driven Development (TDD), Object Oriented Design
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, Emerging Technologies, Internet Of Things, Network Security, Network Protocols, Wireless Networks, Network Performance Management, Network Planning And Design, Network Infrastructure, Communication Systems, General Networking, Mobile Security, Telecommunications, Cybersecurity, Technology Roadmaps, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Automation, Cloud Computing, Real Time Data
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Systems Engineering, Requirements Management, Design Reviews, Engineering Management, Requirements Analysis, User Requirements Documents, Test Engineering, Systems Design, Business Requirements, Systems Thinking, Systems Architecture, Test Planning, Systems Analysis, Functional Requirement, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Risk Management Framework, Program Management, Risk Management
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), AI Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Network Security, Cryptography, Penetration Testing, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Malware Protection, Mobile Security, Threat Detection, Encryption, Cloud Security, Threat Management, Web Applications, Internet Of Things, Cloud Computing, Network Architecture
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Security Controls, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Policies, Security Awareness, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Assessment, Data Security, Network Security, Enterprise Security, Information Assurance, Incident Response, Data Integrity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Public Safety and National Security, International Relations, Social Studies, Security Strategy, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Policy Development, World History
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Virtual Machines, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing, Network Security, Virtual Networking, Network Administration, Ubuntu, Application Deployment
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Network Security, TCP/IP, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Software-Defined Networking, Network Architecture, Virtual Networking, Wide Area Networks, Network Protocols, General Networking, Network Routers, Network Troubleshooting, Linux, Virtualization, Kubernetes, Load Balancing, Data Centers, Network Switches, Terraform
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Attacks, Threat Detection, Security Management, Digital Forensics, Disaster Recovery, Malware Protection, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Analysis, Technical Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks