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.

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Software, Statistical Programming, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, R Programming, Numerical Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Markov Model, Probability, Simulations, Probability Distribution
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Infographics, Interactive Data Visualization, Storytelling, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Graphic and Visual Design
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Analytics, Data Lakes, Data Warehousing, Apache Spark, Data Storage Technologies, Apache Hadoop, Real Time Data, Distributed Computing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Statistical Visualization, Seaborn, Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization Software, Descriptive Statistics, Data Storytelling, Pandas (Python Package), Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Manipulation, Box Plots, Scatter Plots, Correlation Analysis, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Threat Management, Threat Detection, Infrastructure Security, Resilience, Disaster Recovery, Emergency Response, Business Ethics, Risk Management, Organizational Change, Systems Thinking, Hazard Analysis, Safety and Security, Risk Analysis, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Complex Problem Solving, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Leadership, Case Studies
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Data Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Analytics, Prompt Engineering Tools, AI Product Strategy, Data Transformation, Predictive Analytics, Data Cleansing, Data Processing, Machine Learning Algorithms, Responsible AI
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Data Integration, SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), Data Cleansing, Data Pipelines, Data Quality, Data Migration, Data Mapping, Database Management, Data Transformation, File Management, Data Manipulation, Data Processing, Metadata Management, JSON, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Communication Planning, Project Documentation, Project Management Software, Technical Communication, Process Flow Diagrams, Program Development, Agile Methodology, Communication Strategies
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Zoho Corporation
Skills you'll gain: Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Relationship Management, Sales Process, Sales Operations, Business Software, Sales Pipelines, Sales Management, Sales, Sales Strategy, Automation, Workflow Management, Business Process Automation, Lead Generation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Empathy, Data Storytelling, Interactive Data Visualization, Risk Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Risk Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Analytical Skills, Human Centered Design, Decision Making, User Research, Risk Control, Psychology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, LangChain, Generative AI Agents, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Tool Calling, Agentic systems, Automation, Application Deployment, Test Execution Engine, Program Development, Test Case
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Institut Mines-Télécom
Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Management, Data Governance, Data Strategy, Digital Transformation, Data Literacy, Data Quality, Business Intelligence, Business Analytics, Information Privacy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, Business Strategy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months