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 Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Digital Advertising, Online Advertising, Advertising, Contextual Advertising, Pay Per Click Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Paid media, Social Media, Search Engine Marketing, Performance marketing, Marketing, Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Data Ethics, Web Analytics and SEO
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Knowledge Accelerators
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams, Productivity Software, Microsoft Power Platform, Workflow Management, Team Building, Generative AI Agents, Document Management, Generative AI, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Microsoft Excel, Business Correspondence, Presentations, Prioritization, Business Writing, Productivity, Microsoft PowerPoint, Business Communication
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Serverless Computing, Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Amazon Web Services, AI Enablement, Amazon S3, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Text Mining, Data Processing, Unstructured Data
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), AI Security, Multimodal Prompts, Data Ethics, AI Workflows, Microsoft Azure, ChatGPT, AI Orchestration, Azure DevOps, Model Deployment, AI Enablement, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Application Lifecycle Management, Python Programming
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Stakeholder Management, Resource Allocation, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Agile Methodology, Project Management Life Cycle, Kanban Principles, Change Management, Project Management Office (PMO), Organizational Change, Responsible AI, Organizational Strategy, Agile Product Development, Agile Project Management, Risk Management, Governance, Cost Management, Project Management, Leadership
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Forecasting, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Data Sharing, Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365, Collaborative Software, Productivity Software, Automation, Data Mapping, Data Entry, Document Management, Data Security, Data Management, Data Validation, User Interface (UI)
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Portfolio Risk, Financial Market, Investments, Securities (Finance), Financial Systems, Securities Trading, Asset Management, Behavioral Economics, Capital Markets, Investment Management, Equities, Performance Measurement, Finance, Financial Services, Performance Analysis, Risk Management, Return On Investment, Market Liquidity, Derivatives
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Docs, Gmail, Google Sheets, Google Workspace, Presentations, Calendar Management, Spreadsheet Software, File Management, Excel Formulas, Email Security, Data Visualization, Productivity Software, Collaborative Software, Data Validation, Document Management, Setting Appointments, Meeting Facilitation, Sales Presentations, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Version Control
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Retrospectives, Meeting Facilitation, Team Management, Sprint Planning, Team Building, Team Leadership, User Story
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Model Context Protocol, Agentic Workflows, AI Orchestration, Generative AI Agents, Anthropic Claude, Prompt Engineering, Tool Calling, Generative AI, Automation, Scalability, Application Programming Interface (API), Servers, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Endpoint Detection and Response, Event Monitoring, Security Controls, Network Monitoring, Data Integrity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Corporate Sustainability, Leadership Studies, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), AI Security, Decision Making, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Personally Identifiable Information, Artificial Intelligence, Compliance Training, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Risk Analysis, Governance
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks