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.

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Data Analysis, C and C++, C (Programming Language), Statistical Analysis, Data Presentation, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Descriptive Statistics, Histogram, Graphing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Supply And Demand, Revenue Management, Economics, Customer Analysis, Market Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Policy Analysis
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Wireless Networks, C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Computer Programming, Control Systems, Interactive Design, Software Installation, Electronic Components, Electronic Hardware, Telecommunications, Electronic Systems, Code Reusability, Hardware Design, Electronics, Program Development, Communication Systems, Programming Principles, Display Devices
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Encryption, Amazon Web Services, Cryptographic Protocols, Telecommunications, Data Sharing, Collaborative Software
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Content Optimization, Content Development and Management, Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), Web Content, Content Marketing, Content Performance Analysis, AI Integrations, Writing and Editing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Perl (Programming Language), Data Processing, Statistical Programming, Data Manipulation, Code Reusability, Data Structures, Data Transformation, Data Analysis, Data Storage
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Live Streaming, Amazon Web Services, Display Devices
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Scrimba
Skills you'll gain: AI Integrations, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Applications, Cloud Development, Application Deployment, API Gateway, OpenAI API, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Security, Application Programming Interface (API), LLM Application, Cloud Technologies, OpenAI, Distributed Computing, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Serverless Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Deployment, Cloud API, Image Analysis, Cloud Storage, Cloud-Based Integration, Computer Vision, Cloud Computing, Network Analysis
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, Performance Tuning, Virtual Networking, Google Cloud Platform, Performance Testing, Network Troubleshooting, Network Analysis, Hardware Architecture, Intranet
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cost Control, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Management, Cost Management, Cost Containment, Budget Management, Cost Reduction, Cloud Storage, Budgeting, System Monitoring, Application Deployment, Virtual Machines, Query Languages, Resource Utilization, Serverless Computing, Resource Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Hosting, Application Deployment, Public Cloud, Database Management, Database Software, Cloud Computing, Cloud Management
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours