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.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, SQL, Database Management Systems, Database Development, NoSQL, Relational Databases, Data Warehousing, Database Theory, Database Systems, Database Architecture and Administration, Databases, Database Software, Database Administration, Data Store, Database Management, Data Modeling, Query Languages, Big Data, Data Architecture, Database Application
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Amazon S3, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Storage, Version Control, Encryption, Data Storage, Cloud Security
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Cisco Learning and Certifications
Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Wireless Networks, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Performance Management, Local Area Networks, Network Infrastructure, Network Administration, Network Architecture, Network Support, Network Monitoring, Network Planning And Design, System Configuration, TCP/IP, Command-Line Interface, Performance Tuning, Configuration Management, Package and Software Management, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Data Migration, Data Strategy, Google Cloud Platform, Dependency Analysis, Technology Roadmaps, Presentations, Database Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Cloud Platforms, Databases, Cloud Solutions, Plan Execution, Business Priorities, Cost Benefit Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Asset Management, Prioritization, Governance
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Network Security, Vulnerability, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Human Factors (Security), Information Systems Security, Data Persistence
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Software Design Documents, Software Design, AI Integrations, Software Architecture, Agentic Workflows, Continuous Integration, Software Development, Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, Application Security, Software Engineering, Code Review, Debugging, DevSecOps
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Data Encryption Standard, Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Key Management, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cybersecurity, Application Security, Authentications, Data Integrity, Algorithms, Arithmetic, Probability
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Claude Code, Prompt Engineering, Model Context Protocol, ChatGPT, Anthropic Claude, Prompt Patterns, Token Optimization, AI Workflows, Prompt Engineering Tools, Generative AI Agents, Multimodal Prompts, Agentic Workflows, AI Orchestration, AI Enablement, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Security, Agentic systems, AI Product Strategy, AI Personalization
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Google Workspace, Writing, Writing and Editing, Grammar, Business Communication, Editing, Proofreading, Prompt Engineering, Workflow Management, LLM Application, Prioritization
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Terraform, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Engineering, Cloud Infrastructure, DevOps, Software Versioning, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Software Documentation, Technical Documentation, Code Reusability, Release Management, Automation, Version Control, Software Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Dashboard, Pivot Tables And Charts, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft 365, ChatGPT, Data Analysis, Microsoft Office, Data Visualization, Document Management, Project Management Software, Collaborative Software, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Text Mining, Project Management, Data Entry, Generative AI, Data-Driven Decision-Making
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months