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.

University of Leeds
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Development, Cloud Applications, Cloud Services, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Computing Architecture, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Software As A Service, Consulting, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Linux Servers, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, Linux, Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, OS Process Management, Operating System Administration, Debugging, System Monitoring, DevOps, Resource Management
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Pivot Tables And Charts, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis, Collaborative Software, Descriptive Statistics, Data Presentation, Data Manipulation, Data Management, Cloud Computing
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: AWS CloudFormation, Kubernetes, DevOps, Amazon Web Services, Cloud-Native Computing, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cloud Infrastructure, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Computing, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Command-Line Interface
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Email Automation, Verification And Validation, Product Testing, Document Management, Microsoft Excel, Data Import/Export, Staff Management, Microsoft 365, Spreadsheet Software
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Prompt Engineering Tools, Prompt Engineering, Google Cloud Platform, Large Language Modeling, Cloud API, Cloud Computing
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Docs, Google Sheets, Gmail, Google Workspace, Calendar Management, Presentations, Spreadsheet Software, Data Validation, Setting Appointments, Excel Formulas, Excel Macros, Collaborative Software, Data Visualization, Email Automation, Email Security, Meeting Facilitation, Version Control, Data Management, Organizational Skills, Scheduling
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Containerization, Real Time Data, Cloud Infrastructure, Digital Transformation, Data Governance, Google Cloud Platform, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud Computing, Serverless Computing, Encryption, Cloud Security, Public Cloud, Data Management, Looker (Software), Cost Management, Cloud Storage, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Routing Protocols, Network Routing, TCP/IP, Network Routers, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), OSI Models, Computer Networking, General Networking, Network Protocols, Networking Hardware, Network Switches, Network Troubleshooting, Local Area Networks, Network Performance Management, Network Infrastructure, Wireless Networks, Network Security, Network Model, Network Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Internet Of Things, Cloud Services, Network Routing, Data Storage, Cloud Solutions
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon Web Services, Application Deployment, Virtual Machines, Web Applications, Public Cloud, Linux Servers, Apache, Remote Access Systems
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Advancing Women in Tech
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Risk, Business Strategies, Technical Consulting, Business Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks