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: Incident Response, Disaster Recovery, Computer Security Incident Management, Business Continuity, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Investigation, Continuous Monitoring, Threat Detection, Risk Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Routing Protocols, Network Routing, Network Routers, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), TCP/IP, Network Protocols, General Networking, Network Security
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Systems Administration, IT Security Architecture, Operating System Administration, Information Systems Security, Remote Access Systems, IT Infrastructure, Hardening, Network Troubleshooting, OSI Models, Computer Networking, Routing Protocols, Desktop Support, Application Security, TCP/IP, Security Strategy, Server Administration, Technical Support, Microsoft Windows, Computer Hardware, Software Installation
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Administration, Event Monitoring, Software Installation, System Configuration, Virtual Machines
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Network Administration, Cloud Hosting, File Systems
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Clinical Informatics, Interoperability, Health Systems, Medical Records, Health Information Management, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Health Care, Medical Terminology, Stakeholder Engagement, Data Analysis, Data Integration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, Continuous Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Disaster Recovery, Incident Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Threat Detection, Cloud Security, Security Controls, Threat Management, System Monitoring, IT Automation, Record Keeping, Problem Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Security Controls, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Policies, Security Awareness, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Risk, Data Security, Network Security, Enterprise Security, Information Assurance, Incident Response, Data Integrity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Linux, User Accounts, Command-Line Interface, Operating System Administration, Open Source Technology, Disaster Recovery, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, System Monitoring, Unix Commands, System Configuration, Identity and Access Management, Data Storage Technologies, Systems Administration, Linux Commands, Configuration Management, Patch Management, Security Controls, Software Installation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Cybersecurity, Data Ethics, Authentications, Data Encryption Standard, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cryptography, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Authorization (Computing), Security Controls, Information Privacy, Security Awareness, Threat Modeling, Risk Analysis, Problem Solving, Communication
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Firewall, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Security, Infrastructure Security, Network Security, Containerization
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, Generative AI, Big Data, Software Development Life Cycle, Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, Development Testing, Application Deployment, Marketing Analytics, DevOps, Application Lifecycle Management, Application Development, Network Planning And Design, Data Analysis, Software Development Tools, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Controls, Security Engineering
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months