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: Virtualization, Network Administration, File Systems
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Management, Threat Detection, Data Management, Data Validation, Technical Communication, Automation, Requirements Analysis, Machine Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Technical Management, Program Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management, Technical Product Management, Risk Management, Management Training And Development, Technical Consulting, Professional Development, Risk Analysis, Generative AI, Emotional Intelligence, Technical Communication, Project Planning, Communication Strategies, Software Architecture, Technical Analysis, System Design and Implementation
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Services, Virtualization, Cloud Computing, Virtual Machines, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Storage, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Public Cloud, General Networking, Database Management Systems, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Network Security, Internet Of Things, Infrastructure Security, Communication Systems, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Network Architecture, General Networking, Network Infrastructure, Data Security, Encryption, Distributed Computing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Data Encryption Standard, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Key Management, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Encryption, Data Integrity, Cybersecurity, Computer Security, Authentications, Data Security, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Security, Algorithms, Digital Communications, Information Architecture
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Network Troubleshooting, Network Infrastructure, General Networking, Network Planning And Design, OSI Models, Computer Networking, Network Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cyber Security Assessment, Public Key Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Threat Modeling, Cryptography, Exploitation techniques, Security Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Encryption, Technical Writing, Human Factors (Security)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cloud Computing Architecture, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Security, Cloud Services, Amazon S3, Cloud Computing, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Encryption, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Data Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Cybersecurity, Data Encryption Standard, Network Security, Blockchain, Authentications, Data Integrity, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Secure Coding, Penetration Testing, Front-End Web Development, Application Development, Security Testing, Web Development Tools, Application Security, Development Environment, Web Development, Software Development Tools, Cyber Security Assessment, JavaScript Frameworks, Payment Systems, Transaction Processing, Microsoft Development Tools, Authorization (Computing), User Interface (UI), Authentications, Programming Principles
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Network Performance Management, General Networking, Google Cloud Platform, Network Administration, Computer Networking, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Network Security, Network Routing, Network Planning And Design, Firewall, System Configuration, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Security Software
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours