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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Knowledge Transfer, Data Sharing, Document Management, Project Documentation, Information Architecture, Workflow Management, Operational Efficiency, Content Management, Information Management, Digital Communications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Security, Network Architecture, Routing Protocols, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), General Networking, Virtual Networking, Wireless Networks, Network Switches, Network Administration, Authentications, Network Troubleshooting, Network Routing, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Firewall, Networking Hardware, Authorization (Computing), TCP/IP, Computer Networking, Infrastructure Security
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Systems Administration, IT Security Architecture, Operating System Administration, Information Systems Security, Remote Access Systems, IT Infrastructure, Hardening, Network Troubleshooting, OSI Models, Computer Networking, Routing Protocols, Application Security, TCP/IP, Cloud Management, Technical Support, Microsoft Windows, File Systems, Package and Software Management, Computer Hardware, Software Installation
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Data Store, Data Architecture, Data Pipelines, Big Data, Data Storage Technologies, Data Storage, Relational Databases, Data Infrastructure, Data Integration, Apache Hadoop, Data Warehousing, Databases, Data Lakes, SQL, Data Governance, Database Design, Apache Spark, NoSQL, Data Science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Architecture, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Solutions, IT Security Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Network Planning And Design, Solution Architecture, Security Management, Virtual Networking, Network Infrastructure, Network Routing, Cloud Security, Cloud Services, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Management, Network Security, Public Cloud
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Database Administration, Disaster Recovery, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Systems, Database Management, Database Management Systems, Operational Databases, Data Maintenance, Relational Databases, Databases, Database Design, Data Management, Business Continuity Planning, Database Software, Database Theory, Transaction Processing, Data Governance, Data Security, SQL, Business Continuity
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Rmarkdown, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Ethics, Data Cleansing, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Validation, Ggplot2, Google Sheets, Sampling (Statistics), Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, LinkedIn, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File Management, Web Presence, Data Structures, Interviewing Skills
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Data Storage Technologies, Virtual Networking, Dashboard Creation, Data Storage, Hardware Troubleshooting, Network Support, Hardware Architecture, Generative AI, Cloud Computing, Data Management, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Operating Systems, Data Maintenance, Collaborative Software, System Support, System Configuration, TCP/IP, Security Controls, Network Protocols
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

Skills you'll gain: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Azure Active Directory, Cloud Security, Cyber Security Policies, Microsoft Azure, Identity and Access Management, Cyber Attacks, Malware Protection, Network Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Threat Management, Firewall, Computer Security Incident Management, Endpoint Security, Cloud Standards, Threat Detection, Event Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Istio, Google Cloud Platform, Multi-Cloud, CI/CD, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Management, AI Integrations, Continuous Integration, Cloud Deployment, Configuration Management, Scalability, Application Deployment, Vulnerability Scanning, Cloud Security, Network Security, Authentications
Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Word, Microsoft 365, Collaborative Software, Microsoft Office, Productivity Software, Document Management, Technical Documentation, Microsoft Windows, Writing, Editing, Computer Literacy, Peer Review
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months