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.

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Development Life Cycle, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Requirements Analysis, Agile Project Management, Requirements Management, Software Development Methodologies, User Requirements Documents, Requirements Elicitation, User Story, Waterfall Methodology, Software Architecture, Project Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Quality Assurance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Cloud Deployment, IT Automation, Application Lifecycle Management, Software Installation, Dashboard Creation, Network Routing, Memory Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
Madecraft
Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Critical Thinking, Meeting Facilitation, Data Quality, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Decision Making, Root Cause Analysis, Deductive Reasoning, Independent Thinking, Data Analysis, Logical Reasoning, Data Pipelines, Social Skills, Brainstorming, Strategic Thinking, Systems Thinking, Analytical Skills, Team Leadership, Emotional Intelligence
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, International Relations, Cyber Operations, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Governance, Network Infrastructure, Diplomacy, Conflict Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Human Factors (Security), Political Sciences, Media and Communications, Social Studies, Psychology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: User Story, Behavior-Driven Development, DevSecOps, Agile Project Management, Test Driven Development (TDD), Backlogs, Sprint Planning, Kanban Principles, Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Continuous Integration, Project Risk Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Lean Methodologies, Scaled Agile Framework, DevOps, Agile Software Development, Risk Management, Agile Product Development, Management Reporting
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Requirements Analysis, Scrum (Software Development), Software Development, Product Requirements, Requirements Management, Product Management, Agile Project Management, Software Development Methodologies, Software Engineering, Functional Requirement, Systems Development Life Cycle, Project Planning, Process Development, Project Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

MedCerts
Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Healthcare Ethics, Medication Dispensation, Pharmacist Assistance, Medical Prescription, Pharmacology, Conflict Management, Pharmacy Operations, Patient Communication, Anatomy, Pathology, Pharmacy Information System, Cultural Responsiveness, Intercultural Competence, Patient Safety, Patient-centered Care, Cultural Diversity, Pharmacy, Medical Records, Physiology
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Remote Access Systems, Disaster Recovery, OSI Models, General Networking, Network Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Networking Hardware, Network Monitoring, TCP/IP, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Protocols, Cybersecurity, Computer Security, Data Centers, Virtualization, Authentications
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Vibe coding, Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, AWS SageMaker, AI Integrations, Generative AI Agents, Amazon Web Services, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Prompt Engineering Tools, AI Security, AI Enablement, Generative AI, AI Personalization, AWS CloudFormation, AI Workflows, Computer Programming, Computer Programming Tools, Artificial Intelligence, Autoencoders, Building Codes
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Writing and Editing, Writing, Storytelling, Editing, Detail Oriented, Decision Making, Creativity, Professionalism, Time Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, OpenShift, Containerization, Docker (Software), Cloud Applications, Cloud Development, Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Command-Line Interface
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Cyber Security Strategy, System Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, Continuous Monitoring, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Python Programming, Scripting, Scripting Languages
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks