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: Operational Databases, Database Administration, Database Management, Relational Databases, Query Languages, Data Access, Database Design, Google Cloud Platform, Data Import/Export, Data Management
★ 4.7 (14) · Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Universidade de São Paulo
Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Learning Strategies, Peer Review, Collaborative Software, Diagram Design, Collaboration, Information Architecture, Critical Thinking, Team Collaboration, Constructive Feedback, Organizational Skills
★ 4.9 (412) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Databricks, Real Time Data, PySpark, Apache Hive, Apache Spark, Big Data, Data Processing, SQL, Data Manipulation, Pandas (Python Package)
★ 4.8 (43) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Data Integrity
★ 4.5 (429) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Performance Tuning, System Programming, Software Development Tools, Embedded Systems, Memory Management, Microarchitecture, Software Development, Hardware Architecture, Debugging, System Software, Secure Coding, Build Tools, Application Security, Computer Architecture, System Configuration, Programming Principles, C (Programming Language), Digital Signal Processing, Real-Time Operating Systems
★ 4.6 (206) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: MySQL, MySQL Workbench, SQL, Data Cleansing, Query Languages, Data Manipulation, Database Management, Databases, Data Quality, Relational Databases, Data Entry
★ 4.7 (30) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Risk, Security Awareness, Information Systems Security, Human Factors (Security), Computer Security, Malware Protection, Public Safety and National Security, Infrastructure Security, Data Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Risk Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Google Cloud Platform, Big Data, SQL, Data Presentation, Applied Machine Learning, Data Visualization, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard Creation, Machine Learning, Data Transformation, Analytics, Data Validation, Data Integrity, Database Management, Data Cleansing, Data Access, Data Quality, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
★ 4.5 (13) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Remote Access Systems, Desktop Support, Technical Support, Help Desk Support, Data Ethics, System Support, End User Training and Support, Telecommuting, Information Technology, Collaborative Software, Issue Tracking, Information Privacy, Data Security, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Network Security, TCP/IP, Network Architecture, Network Protocols, Network Routing, Network Routers, Computer Networking, Infrastructure Security, Routing Protocols, Public Key Infrastructure, Network Model, Cryptographic Protocols, Web Applications, Application Servers
★ 4.6 (93) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Microsoft Azure, Azure Active Directory, Cloud Solutions, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Management, Solution Architecture, Data Governance, Data Management, Cloud Security, Cloud Computing Architecture, System Monitoring, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Application Performance Management, Key Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Mitigation, Cyber Threat Hunting, Digital Forensics, IT Security Architecture, Cybersecurity, Incident Management, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Information Systems Security, Cyber Attacks, Threat Detection, Computer Security, Network Security, Analysis, Network Analysis, Linux Commands, Bash (Scripting Language), Digital Analysis, Windows PowerShell
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks