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.

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Food Safety and Sanitation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Physiology, Immunology, Biology, Microbiology, Caregiving, Environment and Resource Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Awareness, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Security, Network Security, Internet Of Things, Network Infrastructure
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Splunk Inc.
Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Ad Hoc Reporting, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Email Automation, Data Processing, Big Data, Data Science, Query Languages, Analysis, Incident Response, Business Analysis, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Team Building, Team Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Innovation, Sprint Planning, Agile Methodology, Virtual Teams, Agile Project Management, Team Leadership, Social Sciences, Organizational Leadership, Change Management, Psychology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Kubernetes, Load Balancing, Virtual Networking, Network Monitoring, Containerization, Cloud Storage, Virtual Machines, Identity and Access Management, Data Storage, Application Deployment, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud Applications, Cloud Services, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Infrastructure, System Monitoring
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Quality Management, Backlogs, Project Closure, Project Planning, Team Leadership, Project Management Life Cycle, Agile Project Management, Communication Planning, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Improvement, Project Management, Budget Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Change Control, Project Controls, Scope Management, Project Schedules, Agile Methodology, Requirements Analysis, Change Management
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Unit Testing, Maintainability, Software Design Patterns, Software Testing, Test Automation, Integration Testing, Test Driven Development (TDD), Testability, Software Engineering, Android Development, Application Security, Test Case, Software Design, Software Architecture, Mobile Security, Application Design
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Data Security, Security Requirements Analysis, Data Governance, Data Ethics, Data Access, Risk Management Framework
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Cybersecurity, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Information Systems Security, General Networking, Record Keeping, Data Integrity, File Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Encryption
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Cisco Learning and Certifications
Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Endpoint Security, Linux, Operating System Administration, Microsoft Windows, Windows PowerShell, Linux Administration, Windows Servers, Operating Systems, Linux Commands, Network Administration, Active Directory, System Monitoring, System Configuration, Network Security, Security Controls, Command-Line Interface, Malware Protection, Service Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Hardware Troubleshooting, Network Administration, Desktop Support, System Configuration, Computer Hardware, General Networking, Technical Support and Services, System Support, Data Storage, Peripheral Devices, Information Technology, Display Devices
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Security Management, Incident Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, IT Management, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Governance, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Security Controls, Asset Management, Security Requirements Analysis, Information Assurance, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Leadership and Management, Leadership, Technical Communication
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months