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.

Palo Alto Networks
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Network Security, Zero Trust Network Access, Malware Protection, IT Security Architecture, Firewall, Computer Security, AI Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Endpoint Security, Endpoint Detection and Response, Security Architecture Review, Exploitation techniques, Cloud Security, System Configuration, Cloud Computing, Software As A Service, Cryptography, Authentications
★ 4.6 (560) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Storage, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing Architecture, Infrastructure Architecture, Cloud Computing, Virtual Networking, Network Infrastructure, Data Storage, Cloud Platforms, Virtual Machines, Cloud Services, Cloud Management, IT Infrastructure, Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Command-Line Interface, Firewall
★ 4.7 (17K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Collaborative Software, Microsoft Teams, Productivity Software, Endpoint Security, Security Controls, Business Process Automation, Automation, Microsoft Outlook, Data Security, Cloud Applications, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel
★ 4.7 (140) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: IT Service Management, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, IT Management, Service Management, Business Relationship Management, Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Service Level, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Design, Service Design, Stakeholder Engagement, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Service Level Agreement, Operational Excellence, Organizational Strategy, Process Improvement, Organizational Development, Process Development, Organizational Change, Organizational Leadership
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Word, Microsoft 365, Collaborative Software, Microsoft Office, Productivity Software, Document Management, Technical Documentation, Microsoft Windows, Writing, Editing, Computer Literacy, Peer Review
★ 4.7 (2.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Report Writing, Business Reporting, Technical Support, IT Management, Information Technology, Data Analysis, AI literacy, Data Presentation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Self Service Technologies, Problem Solving
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Architecture, Data Security, Microsoft Azure, Computing Platforms, Collaborative Software, Software Architecture, Cloud Security, Information Systems Security, Data Infrastructure, Systems Architecture, Data Management, Capacity Management, Database Architecture and Administration, AI Enablement, Data Governance, AI Integrations, Data Presentation, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Machine Learning, Data Analysis
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cloud Engineering, Solution Architecture, Cloud Security, Infrastructure Architecture, Cloud Solutions, Network Architecture, Scalability, Cloud Storage, Data Security, Disaster Recovery
★ 4.7 (257) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Process, Process Design, Stakeholder Management, Process Analysis, Business Process Improvement, Business Process Modeling, Design Thinking, Business Workflow Analysis, Business Process Management, Business Systems Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis, Process Optimization, Business Transformation, Stakeholder Communications, Business Analysis, Business Requirements, Requirements Elicitation, Requirements Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cyber Security Strategy, System Monitoring, Cyber Operations, Threat Management, Continuous Monitoring, Exploitation techniques, Penetration Testing, Cyber Attacks, Data Persistence, Scripting, IT Automation, Network Monitoring, Persistence, Python Programming, Data Access, Computer Programming
★ 4.5 (557) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Multi-Cloud, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Networking, Cloud Platforms, Remote Access Systems, Cloud Computing, Network Architecture, General Networking, Border Gateway Protocol, Network Routing, Network Security, Network Infrastructure, Network Analysis, Data Centers, Telecommunications, Technology Solutions
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Problem Management, Network Troubleshooting, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), End User Training and Support, Data Access, Content Management Systems, Data Management, Information Technology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks