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.

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Computer Security, OSI Models, IT Management, Systems Administration, Virtualization, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Operating System Administration, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Enterprise Security, General Networking, Cybersecurity, Network Administration, Security Management, Computing Platforms, Network Infrastructure, Security Controls, Virtual Machines, Enterprise Architecture, Information Assurance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, DevSecOps, Cloud Security, Mobile Security, Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Security, Network Security, Infrastructure Security, Cloud Computing, Security Controls, Cloud Infrastructure, Zero Trust Network Access, Firewall, Cloud Solutions, Endpoint Security, Load Balancing, Continuous Monitoring, System Monitoring, System Configuration, Cryptography
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Incident Management, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Disaster Recovery, Security Management, Business Continuity, Threat Management, Crisis Management, Business Continuity Planning, Gap Analysis, Performance Improvement, Legal Risk, Digital Forensics, Continuous Improvement Process, Investigation, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Risk Mitigation, Team Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

28DIGITAL
Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Security Strategy, Risk Analysis, Security Management, Business Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Security Controls, Threat Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Vulnerability Management, IT Management, Asset Protection, Information Assurance, Asset Management, Security Engineering, Auditing, Business Priorities, Continuous Improvement Process
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Virtual Networking, Network Monitoring, Google Cloud Platform, Network Administration, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), General Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, Network Security, Software-Defined Networking, Network Routing, Cloud Computing, Security Controls, Cloud Security, Firewall, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cloud Management, DevOps, Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Mobile Security, Digital Forensics, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Security Strategy, Investigation, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Mobile Development, Model Training, Cyber Security Policies, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Threat Modeling, Data Security, Cyber Governance, Endpoint Security, Machine Learning Methods, iOS Development, Application Security
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: User Story, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Software Development, Kanban Principles, DevOps, Backlogs, Full-Stack Web Development, Scrum (Software Development), Information Technology, Computer Hardware, Agile Methodology, Sprint Planning, Agile Project Management, Team Building, Registration, Risk Management, Leadership, Communication
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Internet Of Things, Security Engineering, Information Systems Security, Wireless Networks, Infrastructure Security, General Networking, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, IBM Cloud, Computing Platforms, Cloud Platforms, Cryptography, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Network Protocols, Market Opportunities, Automation, Emerging Technologies, Endpoint Security
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Authentications, Salesforce Development, Data Access, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Enterprise Security, Identity and Access Management, Security Controls, Data Security, Authorization (Computing), Event Monitoring, Continuous Monitoring, Application Security, Web Components, Data Sharing, User Provisioning, Responsive Web Design, User Accounts, Mobile Development, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Remote Access Systems, Network Troubleshooting, Network Administration, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Hardening, TCP/IP, Cybersecurity, Human Factors (Security), Computer Networking, Hardware Troubleshooting, Network Performance Management, Command-Line Interface, Authentications, Wireless Networks
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Network Security, Secure Coding, Cryptographic Protocols, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Key Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Authorization (Computing), Code Review, Dependency Analysis
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Windows Servers, Authorization (Computing), Microsoft Windows, Authentications, Operating System Administration, User Accounts, Group Policy, User Provisioning, Microsoft Servers, Security Controls, Enterprise Security, Active Directory, Identity and Access Management, Software Installation, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Server Administration, Encryption, Network Planning And Design, Network Performance Management, Computer Networking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months