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: Active Directory, Azure Active Directory, Group Policy, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Microsoft Servers, Windows Servers, User Accounts, User Provisioning, Windows PowerShell, Microsoft Azure, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Deployment, IT Infrastructure, Cloud-Based Integration, Authentications, Configuration Management, Security Controls
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Web Development, Flask (Web Framework), Restful API, Cloud Deployment, Selenium (Software), Front-End Web Development, Web Applications, Secure Coding, Web Design and Development, Object-Relational Mapping, JavaScript Frameworks, Application Security, Test Tools, Application Deployment, Cloud Applications, HTML and CSS, Back-End Web Development, Databases, Application Programming Interface (API), Collaboration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Data Structures, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Analysis, Text Mining
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Managed Services, Google Cloud Platform, Big Data, Apache Hadoop
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Software Installation, Containerization, Microsoft Windows, Event Monitoring, System Configuration, Cloud Computing, Data Security
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Kubernetes, Containerization, Cloud-Native Computing, YAML, Application Deployment, Software Installation, General Networking, Servers, Proxy Servers, Command-Line Interface
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Physics, Mechanics, General Science and Research, Physical Science, Systems Of Measurement, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Scientific Visualization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Productivity Software, Consolidation, Collaborative Software, Setting Appointments, Calendar Management, Organizational Skills, Project Management Software, Scheduling, Time Management, Delegation Skills, Team Oriented, Document Management, Workflow Management, Goal Setting, Project Management, User Accounts
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Experimentation, Usability Testing, Usability, Statistical Programming, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, UI/UX Research, R Programming, User Experience, Data Collection, Human Computer Interaction, Statistics, Data Validation, Statistical Modeling, Regression Analysis, Logistic Regression
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Dataflow, Databases, Data Science, Database Theory, Data Manipulation, Data Store, Data Processing, Database Management Systems, NoSQL, Apache Spark, Distributed Computing, Apache Hadoop, SQL, Data Analysis, Query Languages, Cloud Computing, Python Programming
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, AI Product Strategy, Decision Intelligence, Information Architecture, Strategic Decision-Making, AI Integrations, Enterprise Architecture, Data Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, Model Deployment, Business Technologies, Analytics, Leadership, Innovation, Data Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Local Area Networks, System Support, Incident Management, Linux Commands, Network Monitoring, Information Technology Operations, User Provisioning, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Data Storage, Hardware Troubleshooting, Network Infrastructure, Security Controls, VPN Clients, Remote Access Systems, System Configuration, Linux, Mac OS, Email Security, Android (Operating System)
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months