Cybersecurity courses can help you learn network security, risk management, encryption techniques, and incident response strategies. You can build skills in threat analysis, vulnerability assessment, and implementing security protocols to protect sensitive information. Many courses introduce tools like firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and security information and event management (SIEM) software, showing how these tools support the skills needed to safeguard digital environments.

Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Python Programming, Scripting, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Application Development
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Key Management, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Data Integrity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, DevSecOps, Cloud Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Network Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Security, Cloud Computing Architecture, IT Automation, General Networking, Cloud Technologies, Computer Networking, Infrastructure Security, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Digital Transformation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Peripheral Devices, Computer Hardware, System Configuration, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Computer Systems, Virtual Machines, Operating Systems, USB, Hardware Troubleshooting, Computing Platforms, Linux, Software Installation, Technical Support, Mac OS, Computer Architecture, File Systems, Network Infrastructure, Data Storage, User Accounts, Disaster Recovery
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

ISC2
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Infrastructure Security, Threat Detection, Computer Networking, Data Centers, General Networking, Threat Management, Network Planning And Design, Firewall, Network Protocols, Cloud Computing, TCP/IP, Encryption
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Information Technology, Computer Hardware, Cloud Computing, Network Troubleshooting, Software Installation, Technical Support and Services, Cybersecurity, Hardware Troubleshooting, Data Storage, Database Software, Operating Systems, Computer Networking, IT Infrastructure, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Project Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Information Technology, Technology Solutions, Technology Strategies, IT Infrastructure, Data Security, Information Systems, Mobile Security, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Business Transformation, Blockchain, Encryption, Wireless Networks, Virtualization, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Responsible AI, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Ethics, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Image Quality, Unsupervised Learning, Information Privacy, Data Synthesis, Performance Testing
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Computing, Malware Protection, Cloud Security, Load Balancing, Security Engineering, User Accounts, Authorization (Computing), Network Security, Identity and Access Management, Threat Detection, Threat Modeling, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Geographic Information Systems
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Security, Data Presentation, User Centered Design, Infographics, Statistical Visualization, User Experience Design, Technical Communication, Cybersecurity, Healthcare Ethics, Statistical Reporting, Authentications, Data Storytelling, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Information Privacy, Responsible AI, Analysis
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Fortinet, Inc.
Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Troubleshooting, Network Routing, Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Authentications, Network Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Network Administration, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Engineering, Network Performance Management, Enterprise Security, Network Architecture, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Application Security, Cybersecurity, Computer Security, Cyber Security Strategy
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Threat Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Regulatory Requirements
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months