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.

Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Security Engineering, Cyber Attacks, Exploitation techniques, Mobile Security, Information Systems Security, Computer Security, Network Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Cloud Security, Persistence
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Data Warehousing, Database Administration, SQL, Apache Hadoop, Extract, Transform, Load, Apache Airflow, Relational Databases, Data Security, Linux Commands, Data Migration, Database Design, Data Governance, Database Management, MySQL, Apache Spark, Data Pipelines, Apache Kafka, Data Architecture, Data Store
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

CertNexus
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Incident Management, Information Systems Security, Threat Detection, Cyber Risk, Risk Analysis, Computer Security, Digital Forensics, Network Security, Incident Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Network Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Infrastructure Security, Safety Assurance, Threat Modeling, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Security Engineering, Security Requirements Analysis, Safety and Security, Safety Standards, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Risk, Hardening, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Assessment, Industrial Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, ChatGPT, AI Product Strategy, AI Security, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Cloud Applications, Social Impact
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Identity and Access Management, Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Threat Detection, Cyber Attacks, Authentications, Security Awareness, Digital Forensics, Security Controls, Infrastructure Security, Multi-Factor Authentication, Human Factors (Security)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Management, Internet Of Things, Incident Response, Risk Management, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Human Factors (Security), Business Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Security Awareness, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Information Management, Computer Security Awareness Training, Mobile Security, Business Ethics, Performance Measurement, Cyber Risk
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: API Testing, Performance Testing, IT Security Architecture, Cloud-Based Integration, Application Security, Vulnerability Management, System Monitoring
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Operating Systems, File Systems, Linux Commands, Linux, SQL, Unix, Database Management, Command-Line Interface, Relational Databases, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, User Accounts
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

CertNexus
Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Management, Information Systems Security, Threat Detection, Security Management, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Assessment, Risk Analysis, Computer Security, Risk Mitigation, Risk Management, Network Security, Information Assurance, Risk Management Framework, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Appetite, Trend Analysis, Technical Documentation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Workplace inclusivity, Social Impact, Generative AI, Analysis, Critical Thinking, Data Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Security, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Crisis Management, LLM Application, Productivity, Incident Response, Responsible AI, OpenAI, AI Personalization, AI Enablement, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Business Ethics, Information Privacy, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months