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.

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Linux Administration, Authorization (Computing), Linux Servers, Security Controls, Linux, Hardening, Authentications, Network Security, System Configuration, Servers, Server Administration, Encryption
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cryptography
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Skills you'll gain: Payment Processing, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Payment Systems, Credit/Debit Card Processing, Merchant Services, Cybersecurity, Disaster Recovery, Network Security, Cyber Risk, Security Awareness, Cyber Security Strategy, Information Systems Security, User Accounts, Infrastructure Security, Network Routers, Wireless Networks, System Configuration, Endpoint Security, Computer Security, Computer Security Incident Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Model Context Protocol, Responsible AI, LangGraph, AI Integrations, AI Workflows, AI Orchestration, Agentic Workflows, LangChain, Generative AI Agents, CrewAI, OpenAI API, Agentic systems, LLM Application, Tool Calling, Case Studies, OpenAI, Governance, Compliance Management, Model Deployment, AI Security
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Transact-SQL, Microsoft SQL Servers, SQL, Database Management, Database Development, Relational Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Administration, Database Software, Database Design, Query Languages, Databases, Data Manipulation, Transaction Processing, Data Maintenance, Performance Tuning, Data Access, Data Integrity, Data Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Technical Communication, Statistical Reporting, Data Storytelling, Data Science, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux Servers, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Linux, Ubuntu, Operating System Administration, Linux Commands, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Management, Cloud Services, Cloud Platforms, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Deployment, Scalability, Cloud Security, Server Administration, Servers, Web Applications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Threat Management, Security Requirements Analysis, Infrastructure Security, Security Architecture Review, Software-Defined Networking, Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, IT Security Architecture, Network Security, Cloud-Based Integration, Cloud Solutions, Network Infrastructure, Internet Of Things, Network Engineering, Multi-Cloud, Cloud Security, Network Performance Management, Technology Solutions
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Microsoft Azure, Computer Vision, No-Code Development, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Responsible AI
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Management, Query Languages, Relational Databases, Database Development, Database Management Systems, Database Architecture and Administration, Databases, Database Design, Data Access, Data Analysis, Data Integrity, Data Manipulation, User Accounts
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Human Resources, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Human Resource Strategy, Human Resource Policies, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Management, HR Tech, Human Resources Software, Vendor Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Correspondence, People Analytics, Vendor Relationship Management, Labor Compliance, Workforce Management, Management Reporting, Internal Communications, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Business Communication, Communication Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Data Governance, Digital Transformation, Data Modeling, Pivot Tables And Charts, Real Time Data, Google Cloud Platform, Dataflow, Data Storage, Data Management, Data Presentation, Cloud Storage, Data Transformation, Statistical Reporting, Data Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Performance Tuning, SQL
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months