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.

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Gmail, Google Docs, Google Workspace, Presentations, Spreadsheet Software, Calendar Management, Excel Formulas, File Management, Excel Macros, Data Visualization, Productivity Software, Version Control, Sales Presentations, Document Management, Product Demonstration, Setting Appointments, Meeting Facilitation, Email Security, Collaborative Software
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Public Cloud, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud Services, Scalability, Cloud Platforms, Amazon Web Services, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Technical Services, Systems Administration, Solution Architecture, Security Engineering
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Security, Data Presentation, User Centered Design, User Experience Design, Technical Communication, Cybersecurity, Healthcare Ethics, Usability, Statistical Reporting, Human Centered Design, Authentications, Data Storytelling, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Information Privacy, Responsible AI, Analysis
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Cybersecurity, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Incident Response, Security Controls, Disaster Recovery
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Deployment, Virtual Machines, Kubernetes, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Virtual Networking, Cloud Management, Windows PowerShell, Load Balancing, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Command-Line Interface, Network Security, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Cape Town
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Water Resources, Water Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy, Water Resource Management, Environmental Science, Environment, Natural Resource Management, Socioeconomics, Vulnerability, Governance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Requirements Analysis, Unified Modeling Language, Object Oriented Design, Functional Requirement, Data Modeling, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Systems Development Life Cycle, System Requirements, Diagram Design, Software Development, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Model Evaluation, Project Planning, Project Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Distributed Computing, File Systems, Cloud Computing, Operating Systems, Transaction Processing, Network Security, Data Centers, Authorization (Computing), Apache Hadoop, Data Store, Authentications, Cryptography, NoSQL, Algorithms
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Strategy, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Security Awareness, Threat Modeling, Information Privacy, Infrastructure Security, Risk Management, Vulnerability Assessments
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, IT Security Architecture, TCP/IP, Systems Administration, Network Troubleshooting, IT Infrastructure, File Systems, OSI Models, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Network Protocols, Microsoft Windows, Application Security, Operating Systems, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Server Administration, Technical Support, Computer Hardware, Computer Networking, Information Technology
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

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