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Information Security Courses

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.

Popular Information Security Courses and Certifications


  • G

    Google

    Cybersécurité Google

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Threat Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Stakeholder Communications, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, Event Monitoring, Cyber Attacks, Hardening, Network Security, Security Controls, Data Ethics, Bash (Scripting Language), Cybersecurity, Linux, Debugging, SQL

    ★ 4.7 (464) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Python 101: Develop Your First Python Program

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Human Computer Interaction, Program Development, Code Reusability, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Mathematical Software, Data Analysis

    ★ 4.7 (291) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • É

    École Polytechnique

    La recherche documentaire

    Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Research, Science and Research, Document Management, Record Keeping, Data Collection, Query Languages, Database Management, Information Management, Intellectual Property

    ★ 4.6 (229) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • Y

    Yale University

    America's Written Constitution

    Skills you'll gain: Court Systems, Case Law, Political Sciences, Public Safety and National Security, Social Studies, Adjudication, Social Justice, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Public Policies, Governance, Public History

    ★ 4.8 (470) · Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Generative AI Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Multimodal Prompts, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Azure DevOps Pipelines, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, AI Security, Model Deployment, Azure DevOps, ChatGPT, Data Ethics, AI Integrations, Microsoft Azure, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Python Programming

    ★ 4.4 (32) · Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Hot New Release
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  • P

    Packt

    Foundations of Elasticsearch

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Data Mapping, Data Store, Scalability, NoSQL, Query Languages, Data Import/Export, Big Data, Software Installation

    ★ 4.7 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Deep Dive

    Skills you'll gain: Loans, Lending and Underwriting, Blockchain, General Lending, Derivatives, FinTech, Market Liquidity, Financial Trading, Token Optimization, Securities (Finance), Digital Assets, Liquidation, Portfolio Management

    ★ 4.9 (317) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Introduction to AI and Machine Learning on GC - Español

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Generative AI, Generative AI Agents, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence, AI Workflows, Cloud Infrastructure, Agentic systems, Applied Machine Learning, Model Training, Model Deployment, Machine Learning

    ★ 3.9 (21) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • S

    SkillUp

    Data Architect Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Data Migration, Data Integration, Enterprise Architecture, Data Management, Data Pipelines, Data Integrity, Data Storage

    ★ 4.7 (13) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Practical Windows PowerShell Scripting

    Skills you'll gain: Windows PowerShell, Active Directory, Scripting, IT Automation, Network Monitoring, Scripting Languages, Microsoft Windows, Windows Servers, Shell Script, User Accounts, Microsoft Servers, Command-Line Interface, Network Administration, Remote Access Systems, Servers, Systems Administration, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Server Administration, Authentications

    ★ 4.5 (20) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • D

    Dell

    Dell Technologies Customer Service for Technical Support

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Service, Customer Relationship Building, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Improvement, Quality Improvement, Performance Metric, Service Improvement, Customer Support, Customer experience improvement, Technical Support and Services, Customer Complaint Resolution, Performance Measurement, Technical Support, Performance Analysis, Performance Improvement, Customer Engagement, Customer Retention, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Relationship Management, Expectation Management

    ★ 4.5 (22) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • E

    Emory University

    Communicating During Global Emergencies

    Skills you'll gain: Emergency Response, Crisis Intervention, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Media and Communications, Mitigation, Public Affairs, Interpersonal Communications, Persuasive Communication, Risk Management, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Policy, Community Outreach, Community Health, Cultural Sensitivity

    ★ 4.7 (362) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular information security courses

  • Cybersécurité Google: Google
  • Python 101: Develop Your First Python Program: Coursera
  • La recherche documentaire: École Polytechnique
  • America's Written Constitution: Yale University
  • Microsoft Generative AI Engineering: Microsoft
  • Foundations of Elasticsearch: Packt
  • Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Deep Dive: Duke University
  • Introduction to AI and Machine Learning on GC - Español: Google Cloud
  • Data Architect Capstone Project: SkillUp
  • Practical Windows PowerShell Scripting: Pearson

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