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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Scripting, Python Programming, Computer Programming Tools, Devops Tools, Software Development Tools, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Program Development
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Yonsei University
Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Routing, Cybersecurity, Network Security, General Networking, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Architecture, System Configuration, Network Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Data Encryption Standard, Encryption, Key Management, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cybersecurity, Authentications, Data Integrity, Secure Coding, Algorithms
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Network Security, Local Area Networks, Network Infrastructure, Network Architecture, Network Administration, System Configuration, Authentications, Encryption
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Linux, Linux Commands, File Management, Linux Administration, Operating Systems, Unix, Command-Line Interface
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Load Balancing, Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Machines, Cloud Computing Architecture, Amazon Web Services, Public Cloud, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Scalability, Network Routing, Firewall, Network Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Fraud detection, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Data Management, People Analytics, HR Tech, Data Governance, Big Data, Machine Learning Algorithms, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Governance, Business Strategy, Human Resources, Credit Risk, Business Transformation, Machine Learning, Analytics
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Amazon Web Services, Wide Area Networks, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, General Networking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Oracle Databases, PL/SQL, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Database Administration, Database Architecture and Administration, Operational Databases, Database Management, Databases, Security Controls
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Software-Defined Networking, Wide Area Networks, Network Troubleshooting, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Routing, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Planning And Design, System Configuration, Border Gateway Protocol, Network Security, Network Administration, Network Performance Management, Cloud Computing, Firewall, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Services, Network Infrastructure
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data Pipelines, Data Processing, Data Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Machine Learning, Cloud Security, Data Analysis, Data Governance, Data Strategy, Data Storage Technologies, Data Migration, Scalability
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Sourcing, Lean Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Demand Planning, Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, Forecasting, Lean Methodologies, Process Improvement, Supplier Management, Operations Management, Purchasing, Production Process, Supply Management, Supply Chain, Warehouse Management, Supply Chain Planning, Inventory and Warehousing, Inventory Management System, Logistics
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months