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.

Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, TCP/IP, Network Monitoring, Network Protocols, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Network Administration, Network Analysis, Cyber Security Assessment, Linux
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Network Monitoring, Network Performance Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Routing, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Border Gateway Protocol, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Multiprotocol Label Switching, Network Infrastructure, Wide Area Networks, Firewall, Authentications, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Application Management, Cyber Attacks, Emerging Technologies, Financial Trading, Digital Assets, Cyber Security Assessment, FinTech, Payment Systems, Security Testing, Transaction Processing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Microsoft 365, Document Management, Workflow Management, Microsoft Power Platform, Business Process Automation, Productivity Software, Automation, Intranet
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Network Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Data Security, Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, Threat Management, Security Strategy, Incident Response, Vulnerability Assessments, Systems Architecture, Risk Management Framework
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Data Modeling
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Virtualization, Cloud Computing, General Networking, Virtual Machines, Hardware Troubleshooting, Networking Hardware, Network Troubleshooting, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Mobile Security, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Wireless Networks, Peripheral Devices, System Configuration, Data Storage Technologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, Peer Review, IBM Cognos Analytics, Database Design, Data Transformation, Data Mart, Star Schema, Data Modeling, MySQL, Dashboard, Data Architecture, Data Pipelines, Business Reporting, PostgreSQL, IT Automation, SQL
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: High Voltage, Electrical Power, Electrical Safety, Electric Power Systems, Test Engineering, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, Hardware Troubleshooting, Electrical Systems, Sustainable Technologies, Power Electronics, Failure Analysis, Thermal Management, System Monitoring, Control Systems
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Linux, Unix Commands, File Management, Linux Administration, File Systems
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Semantic Web, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Natural Language Processing, Text Mining, Google Cloud Platform, Web Analytics and SEO
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Network Infrastructure, Network Architecture, Operational Efficiency, Cloud Infrastructure, General Networking, Telecommunications, Cloud-Native Computing, Wireless Networks, Emerging Technologies, Resource Utilization, Network Security, Virtualization, Hardware Architecture, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks