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.

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Research, Science and Research, Data Collection, Investigation, Experimentation, Research Methodologies, Data Sharing, Persuasive Communication, Data Analysis, Information Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Services, Cloud Deployment, Generative AI, Cloud Security, Cloud Technologies, Generative AI Agents, Cloud Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Data Storage, Peripheral Devices, Virtualization, Computer Hardware, Cyber Attacks, OSI Models, General Networking, Database Administration, Data Security, Programming Principles, Computer Programming
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Customer Acquisition Management, Target Market, Market Opportunities, Competitive Analysis, Go To Market Strategy, Market Analysis, Persona Development, Ideation, Value Propositions, Business Modeling, New Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Solution Design, Strategic Partnership, Process Mapping, Brainstorming, Growth Strategies, Entrepreneurial Finance, Product Development, Problem Solving
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Linux, Cloud-Native Computing, Network Security, Linux Administration, Cloud Computing, Amazon Web Services, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Troubleshooting, Operating System Administration, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Storage, Linux Commands, Cloud Technologies, Software-Defined Networking, User Accounts, Network Engineering, Network Monitoring, Cloud Services, Data Infrastructure
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Systems Development, Systems Development Life Cycle, Agile Methodology, Software Development Life Cycle, Productivity Software, Risk Management Framework, digital literacy, Systems Design, Network Security, Computer Hardware, Agile Project Management, Hardware Architecture, Computer Systems, Software Design, Data Security, Risk Management, System Design and Implementation, TCP/IP, Information Technology, Productivity
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Vulnerability Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Incident Response, Cyber Operations, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Encryption, Cyber Attacks, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Incident Management, Cryptographic Protocols, Threat Detection, Security Strategy, Mobile Security, Network Model, Vulnerability, Security Awareness, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Scanning
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Illinois Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Operating System Administration, Open Source Technology, Cloud Security, Virtualization, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Linux, Package and Software Management, Containerization, Cloud-Native Computing, Serverless Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Web Development, Network Security, Shell Script, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Services, Linux Administration, Microsoft Windows, Test Driven Development (TDD)
Earn a degree
Degree · 1 - 4 Years

Skills you'll gain: English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Social Skills, Constructive Feedback, Interpersonal Communications, Cooking, Communication, Active Listening, Vocabulary, Language Learning, Concision, Communication Strategies, Grammar, Meal Planning And Preparation, Education Software and Technology, Detail Oriented, Business Technologies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Illinois Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Data Storytelling, Serverless Computing, Javascript and jQuery, Network Troubleshooting, Database Management Systems, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Open Source Technology, Cloud-Native Computing, Project Scoping, Networking Hardware, Virtualization, Unified Modeling Language, Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, Computer Hardware, Design Thinking, Team Oriented, DevSecOps
Earn a degree
Degree · 1 - 4 Years

Skills you'll gain: Audit Planning, Service Level Agreement, Data Governance, Systems Development Life Cycle, Data Loss Prevention, Security Testing, Network Security, Software Development Life Cycle, IT Management, Systems Development, Incident Management, IT General Controls (ITGC), Problem Management, Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Cryptography, Cloud Management, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, Software Development Methodologies, Auditing, Internal Controls
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Geographic Information Systems, GIS Software, Geospatial Information and Technology, Spatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, NoSQL, Data Modeling, Database Design, Data Store, Databases, Data Storage Technologies, Database Systems, SQL, Data Storage, Query Languages, Relational Databases
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Incident Response, Vulnerability Assessments, Cloud Security, Threat Management, Endpoint Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Incident Management, Vulnerability Management, Security Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Cloud Computing, Security Strategy, Cyber Security Strategy, Network Security, Cryptography
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks