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: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, Restful API, Application Deployment, Artificial Intelligence, Software Development Tools, Software Testing, Test Automation, Software Development, DevSecOps, Application Security, CI/CD, Application Programming Interface (API), AI Product Strategy, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Java Programming
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Application, Database Management, Database Systems, Database Theory, Databases, SQL, MySQL, Transaction Processing, Stored Procedure, Data Modeling, Unified Modeling Language, Data Integrity, Query Languages, Data Manipulation, Java, Data Structures, Application Development, Performance Tuning
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Video Production, Video Editing, Google Gemini, Generative AI, Motion Graphics, Multimedia, Google Workspace
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Data Storage Technologies, Authorization (Computing), Database Administration, Cloud Storage, Security Management, System Monitoring, Encryption, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: User Provisioning, Data Governance, Google Workspace, Data Loss Prevention, Gmail, User Accounts, Google Gemini, Information Management, Email Security, Data Management, Data Security, Document Management, Identity and Access Management, Mobile Security, Records Management, Email Automation, Data Storage, Security Management, Cloud Security, Technical Support
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: SQL, Peer Review, Jupyter, Data Literacy, Data Mining, Data Modeling, Data Collection, Business Analysis, Relational Databases, Stored Procedure, Databases, Data Science, Big Data, Computer Programming Tools, Query Languages, Decision Tree Learning, Predictive Modeling, GitHub, Cloud Computing, Python Programming
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, User Accounts, Unix Commands, Unix, Bash (Scripting Language), Command-Line Interface, Kubernetes, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, OS Process Management, Firewall, Ubuntu, Docker (Software), Containerization, Network Monitoring, Unix Shell, File Systems, Shell Script, TCP/IP, Version Control
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Metasploit, Penetration Testing, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security Assessment
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Whizlabs
Skills you'll gain: DevOps, CI/CD, Containerization, Continuous Integration, Cloud Security, Kubernetes, Software Development, Google Cloud Platform, Continuous Delivery, Cloud Services, System Monitoring, Network Infrastructure, Computer Networking, Identity and Access Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Virtualization, Cloud Computing, General Networking, Virtual Machines, Hardware Troubleshooting, Networking Hardware, Network Troubleshooting, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Mobile Security, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Wireless Networks, Peripheral Devices, System Configuration, Data Storage Technologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Network Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Infrastructure Security, Firewall, Private Cloud, Cloud Computing
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Containerization, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Applications, Generative AI, CI/CD, Cloud Storage, Identity and Access Management, Cloud-Native Computing, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Prompt Engineering, Network Infrastructure, Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtual Machines, Cloud Computing, Scalability, Application Deployment, Continuous Integration, Data Storage
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months