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 California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Cryptography, Authentications, Exploit development, Encryption, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Data Security, Application Security, Exploitation techniques, Security Controls, Software Design, Verification And Validation, Java, Code Review, Programming Principles, Debugging, Cybersecurity
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Network Monitoring, Threat Detection, Linux Administration, Linux
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Health Care, Clinical Assessment, Primary Care, Psychosocial Assessments, Maternal Health, Health Assessment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Patient-centered Care, Behavioral Health, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Gynecology, Community Health, Health Technology, Cultural Diversity, Health Policy, Safety and Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, File Systems, Microsoft Windows, Cybersecurity, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Information Systems Security, File Management, Operating Systems, Data Structures, General Networking, Data Validation, Record Keeping, Data Integrity, Data Storage, Data Analysis Software, User Accounts, USB, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Encryption
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Digital Assets, Blockchain, Emerging Technologies, Business Transformation, Digital Transformation, Interoperability, Distributed Computing, Cryptography, Scalability, Business Strategy, Governance
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Email Security, Exploitation techniques, AI Security, Border Gateway Protocol, Malware Protection, Mobile Security, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), TCP/IP, Threat Detection, Network Analysis, Internet Of Things, Network Protocols, Network Monitoring, Responsible AI, Network Routing, Infrastructure Security, Application Security
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Investments, Finance, Portfolio Management, Business Valuation, Financial Modeling, Return On Investment, Financial Analysis, Portfolio Risk, Regression Analysis, Asset Management, Microsoft Excel, Market Data, Statistical Analysis, Risk Analysis, Performance Analysis, Cash Flows
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Secure Coding, Penetration Testing, Front-End Web Development, Application Development, Application Design, Security Testing, Application Security, Development Environment, Web Development, Software Development Tools, Cyber Security Assessment, Payment Systems, Continuous Monitoring, Authorization (Computing), User Interface (UI), Incident Response, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Application Deployment, Transaction Processing
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Quality Improvement, Process Optimization, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Data Analysis, Variance Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

EC-Council
Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Malware Protection, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Threat Detection, Data Integrity, Data Storage, Network Analysis, Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, Linux, Web Applications, File Systems
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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