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 Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Software Design, Usability Testing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Software Architecture, Software Design Patterns, Database Management, Systems Design, Application Security, Design Strategies, Operating Systems
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: ABAP RESTful Programming Model (RAP), SAP S/4HANA, Business Logic, SAP Applications, Unit Testing, Restful API, Application Deployment, Core Data (Software), Business Reporting, Secure Coding, Debugging, Full-Stack Web Development, Application Development, Object Oriented Design, Report Writing, Security Controls, Programming Principles, Enterprise Application Management, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), User Interface (UI)
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Anomaly Detection, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Malware Protection, Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Detection, Network Analysis, AI Security, Applied Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Network Security, Unsupervised Learning, Performance Testing, Analysis, Classification Algorithms, Microsoft Windows
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Security, Infrastructure Security, Kubernetes, Network Security, Security Engineering, Firewall, Endpoint Security, Identity and Access Management, Security Strategy, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Virtual Machines, Containerization, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Deployment, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Encryption, Virtual Networking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Data Modeling, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), System Monitoring, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, User Accounts, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Authorization (Computing), Machine Learning, Event Monitoring, Systems Administration, Performance Tuning, Data Visualization, Threat Detection, Anomaly Detection, Continuous Monitoring, Correlation Analysis, Data Analysis, Authentications
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Health Information Management, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Health Care Administration, Digital Transformation, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Emerging Technologies, Information Privacy, Data Management, Technology Strategies, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Innovation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Business Analysis, Business Systems Analysis, Organizational Change, Stakeholder Communications, Requirements Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis, Change Management, Performance Analysis, Project Performance, Performance Measurement, Business Development, Process Improvement, Quality Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Emerging Technologies, Internet Of Things, Network Security, Wireless Networks, Mobile Security, Cybersecurity, General Networking, Telecommunications, Technology Roadmaps, Automation, Cloud Computing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Virtual Machines, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cloud Security, Public Cloud, Amazon Web Services, Scalability, Virtual Networking, Private Cloud, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Security, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Planning And Design, Network Architecture, Network Routers, Infrastructure Security, General Networking, Authentications, Network Switches
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Teamwork, Storytelling, Communication, Professionalism, Continuous Improvement Process, Report Writing, Presentations, Writing, Constructive Feedback, Concision, Intercultural Competence, Job Analysis, Editing, Self-Awareness, Generative AI Agents, Adaptability
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Campaign Management, Google Ads, Advertising Campaigns, Search Engine Marketing, Pay Per Click Advertising, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Keyword Research, Target Audience, Bidding, Performance marketing, Budget Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months