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: Security Controls, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Zero Trust Network Access, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Strategy, Authentications, Application Security, Security Awareness, Cyber Risk, Information Systems Security, Data Security, Encryption, Multi-Factor Authentication, Vulnerability Assessments, Cryptography, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Virtual Networking, Microsoft Azure, Kubernetes, Containerization, Network Troubleshooting, Single Sign-On (SSO), Cloud Storage, Active Directory, Virtual Machines, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Data Storage, Cloud Management, Application Deployment, Network Architecture, Cloud Deployment, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Services, System Monitoring
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Job Control Language (JCL), z/OS, Unix, IBM DB2, Database Management Systems, Mainframe Computing, Unix Shell, Operating System Administration, System Programming, Operating Systems, Unix Commands, System Software, Mainframe Technologies, Data Management, Data Storage Technologies, File Systems, Data Storage, System Configuration, File Management, Transaction Processing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Network Infrastructure, Virtual Networking, Infrastructure Architecture, Network Architecture, General Networking, Network Engineering, Virtualization, Cloud Deployment, Computing Platforms, Digital Transformation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Methods, Pivot Tables And Charts, Regression Analysis, Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Graphing, Spreadsheet Software, Probability Distribution, Business Analytics, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Inference, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis, Presentations, Data Presentation, Sample Size Determination
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Project Planning, Stakeholder Communications, Project Management, Planning, Work Breakdown Structure, Scope Management, Interpersonal Communications
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Gemini, Google Workspace, Generative AI, Google Cloud Platform, AI Workflows, Large Language Modeling, Enterprise Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Network Routing, Network Security, TCP/IP, Firewall, Routing Protocols, Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Networking, Network Administration, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Infrastructure, Cloud Services
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: SQL, Query Languages, Database Software, Data Access, Relational Databases
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Amazon Bedrock, Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Generative AI Agents, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI, Fine-tuning, LangChain, AI Workflows, Agentic Workflows, Model Training, Model Optimization, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Token Optimization, Transfer Learning, LLM Application, AI literacy, Amazon Web Services, Context Management
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 1 - 3 Months

Cisco Learning and Certifications
Skills you'll gain: Windows PowerShell, Linux, Endpoint Security, Operating System Administration, Linux Administration, File Systems, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Event Monitoring, Windows Servers, Continuous Monitoring, Remote Access Systems, System Monitoring, Computer Security Incident Management, Active Directory, Microsoft Servers, OS Process Management, General Networking
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Network Monitoring, Virtual Networking, General Networking, Google Cloud Platform, Computer Networking, Event Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Performance Management, Cloud Services, Virtual Machines, Service Level, Network Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks