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: Secure Coding, Application Security, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Data Validation, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Security Controls, Configuration Management, Package and Software Management, Cybersecurity, Identity and Access Management, Software Installation, Computer Programming, Information Technology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Probability, Exploratory Data Analysis, Analysis, Statistical Machine Learning, Statistical Visualization, Data Collection, Probability Distribution, Correlation Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Security, IT Security Architecture, Cybersecurity, Endpoint Detection and Response, Data Security, Cyber Threat Hunting, Application Security, Cyber Security Policies, Network Architecture, DevSecOps, Incident Response, Information Technology Architecture
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

SkillUp
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Power BI, Data Visualization, Dashboard Creation, Interactive Data Visualization, Analytics, Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Data Visualization Software, Advanced Analytics, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Star Schema, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Data Import/Export, Data Security, Security Controls
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Microsoft Office, Data Mining
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Google Workspace, Gemini, Responsible AI, Generative AI
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Troubleshooting, Technical Consulting, Amazon S3, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Technical Support, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Infrastructure Architecture, Requirements Analysis, Scenario Testing, System Support, Virtual Networking, Customer Support, Cloud Storage, Cloud-Based Integration, Security Controls
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Virtual Networking, Network Administration, Network Troubleshooting, System Configuration, TCP/IP, Computer Networking, Local Area Networks, General Networking, Virtual Environment, Servers, Networking Hardware, Network Engineering, Simulations, Configuration Management, Information Technology, Verification And Validation
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Virtual Machines, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtualization, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Network Architecture, Firewall, Infrastructure Security, Network Planning And Design, Network Engineering, System Configuration, Security Controls, Network Routing, Digital Forensics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Threat Management, Risk Management, Business Continuity Planning, Asset Protection, Risk Analysis, Risk Management Framework, Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Risk Mitigation, Vendor Management, Business Continuity, Risk Control, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Management, Cyber Risk, Vendor Relationship Management, Compliance Management, Supplier Risk Management, Supplier Management
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Linux, Linux Servers, Command-Line Interface, Linux Administration, File Management, Unix, grep
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Machines, Cloud Applications, Cloud Development, Microsoft Azure, Load Balancing, Cloud Engineering, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Azure Active Directory, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Cloud Storage, Public Cloud, Cloud Platforms, Multi-Cloud, Cloud Infrastructure, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months