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: Database Development, Databases
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Exploitation techniques, Metasploit, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Testing, Security Controls, Brute-force attacks, Virtual Environment, Cybersecurity, Virtual Machines, Technical Writing, Technical Documentation, Linux
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Gmail, Mobile Security, Google Workspace, Security Controls, Authentications, Cloud Security, Data Security, Application Security, Multi-Factor Authentication, Identity and Access Management, Security Management, Enterprise Application Management, Threat Detection
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Howard University
Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Spreadsheet Software, Business Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Modeling, Business Modeling, Business Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Business Solutions, Statistical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Data Analysis Software, Excel Formulas, Analysis, Statistical Methods, Forecasting, Data Analysis, Operations Research, Business Strategy
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Plotly, Interactive Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization Software, Ggplot2, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Data Science, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Data Validation, LLM Application, Data Analysis, OpenAI, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytical Skills
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Embedded Software, Agile Software Development, Embedded Systems, Software Testing, Development Testing, Software Development Methodologies, Agile Project Management, Git (Version Control System), Docker (Software), Containerization, Linux, System Programming, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Application Deployment, Operating Systems, File Systems, Internet Of Things, Build Tools
Build toward a degree
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Google Gemini, Generative Model Architectures, AI literacy, Large Language Modeling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Prometheus (Software), Application Deployment, CI/CD, Devops Tools, Continuous Deployment, Grafana, DevOps, Command-Line Interface, System Monitoring, Continuous Delivery, Git (Version Control System), Application Lifecycle Management, Configuration Management
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Responsible AI, Data Loss Prevention, Artificial Intelligence, Information Privacy, Federated Learning, Generative AI, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Data Ethics, Cloud Security, Google Gemini, Google Cloud Platform, Encryption
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Storage, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Management, Virtual Machines, Cloud Services, Public Cloud, Cloud Deployment
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Business Ethics, ChatGPT, AI literacy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Information Privacy, Self Service Technologies, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Informed Consent, Personally Identifiable Information, Accountability, Generative AI Agents
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks