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.

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

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

École Polytechnique
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

Yale University
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

Microsoft
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

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

Duke University
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

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

SkillUp
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

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

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

Emory University
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