Security certification courses can help you learn risk assessment, incident response, network security principles, and compliance standards. You can build skills in threat analysis, vulnerability management, and implementing security policies effectively. Many courses introduce tools such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and security information and event management (SIEM) software, showing how these tools are applied in real-world security scenarios to protect sensitive information and systems.

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Disaster Recovery, Cloud Deployment, DevOps, Cloud-Native Computing, Amazon Web Services, Virtual Networking, Virtualization, Cloud Applications, Serverless Computing, Cloud Security, Continuous Integration, Cloud Storage, Business Continuity, Cost Management
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Containerization, Docker (Software), Application Deployment, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Applications, Kubernetes, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Development Environment, Continuous Deployment, CI/CD, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fractal Analytics
Skills you'll gain: Vector Databases, Data Strategy, Data Management, Data Architecture, Data Security, Data Governance, Generative AI Agents, Metadata Management, Data Ethics, Interoperability, Data Store, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Embeddings, Taxonomy, Data Storage, Data Processing, Large Language Modeling, Machine Learning, Zero Trust Network Access, Agentic systems
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: System Monitoring, Google Workspace, Cloud Management, Endpoint Security, Network Troubleshooting, Security Management, Cloud Applications, Application Deployment, Compliance Auditing, Incident Management, Data Security, Configuration Management, User Provisioning, Taking Meeting Minutes, Annual Reports
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Firewall, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Security, Infrastructure Security, Network Security, Load Balancing, Containerization
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, MySQL, Database Architecture and Administration, Relational Databases, Database Management, PostgreSQL, Data Integrity, Data Storage, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtual Networking, Disaster Recovery
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, System Configuration, Enterprise Application Management, User Accounts, Security Controls
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Sprint Planning, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Methodology, Backlogs, Agile Project Management, Estimation, Capacity Planning, Project Estimation, Meeting Facilitation, User Story, Dependency Analysis, Goal Setting, Capacity Management, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Prioritization, Collaboration, Stakeholder Management, Team Building, Risk Mitigation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Web Components, Frontend Performance, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Analytics and SEO, Web Design and Development, Semantic Web, Browser Compatibility, Web Applications, Web Content, Responsive Web Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Responsible AI, Security Strategy, Security Management, Data Security, Risk Management, Safety and Security, Business Risk Management, Compliance Management, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Security, Artificial Intelligence, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Coursera
Skills you'll gain: API Testing, Test Script Development, Scenario Testing, Software Testing, Integration Testing, Test Case, Test Automation, Acceptance Testing, Test Tools, Regression Testing, Maintainability, Test Execution Engine, User Interface (UI), Security Testing, Test Data, Scalability, Debugging, Authentications, Compliance Reporting, Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Data Management, Data Architecture, Data Quality, Data Strategy, Information Management, Metadata Management, Governance, Data Security, Data Integration, Google Cloud Platform, Identity and Access Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months