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: Audit Planning, Enterprise Architecture, Internal Auditing, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Control, Risk Management Framework, Quality Assurance, Training Records Management, Quality Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Service Level Agreement, Data Governance, Incident Management, Problem Management, Database Management Systems, Database Software, Asset Management, Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity Planning, Data Management, Database Management, Business Continuity, Service Level, Information Technology Operations, IT Service Management, Incident Response, Security Controls, Information Systems, IT Infrastructure, IT Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Business Analytics, Data Presentation, Analytics, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Big Data, Asset Management, Business Analysis, Feasibility Studies, Business Modeling, Intellectual Property, Data Quality, Information Management, Network Model, Data Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Intelligence
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Edureka
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Responsible AI, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Data Ethics, Generative AI, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Generative Model Architectures, Prompt Patterns, Threat Modeling, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, IT Security Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Security Management, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Agentic systems, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Network Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Secure Coding, Encryption, Vulnerability Assessments, Scalability, Distributed Computing, Exploitation techniques, Transaction Processing, Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cyber Attacks, Endpoint Security, Infrastructure Security, Cloud Infrastructure
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Threat Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Incident Response, Incident Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Vulnerability Management, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Assessment, Risk Mitigation, Security Management, Security Strategy, Digital Forensics
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Project Scoping, Communication Planning, Scope Management, Quality Management, Resource Planning, Project Risk Management, IT Management, Stakeholder Management, Cost Management, Risk Management, Communication Strategies, Resource Allocation, Project Management, Leadership and Management, Resource Management, Cost Estimation, Stakeholder Engagement, Scheduling, Risk Mitigation, Information Technology
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Disaster Recovery, Incident Management, Security Management, Cyber Operations, Business Continuity Planning, Safety and Security, Change Control, Threat Management, Information Technology Operations, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Patch Management, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Configuration Management, Continuous Monitoring, Vulnerability Management, Digital Forensics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, Data Loss Prevention, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Prompt Engineering, Kubernetes, Prompt Engineering Tools, Cloud Security, Containerization, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Prompt Patterns, OAuth, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Storage, Cloud Services, Security Controls, Threat Management, Application Security, Data Security
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Management, Data Management, Communication Planning, Data Integrity, Meeting Facilitation, Project Management, Network Troubleshooting, Information Management, Project Management Software, Project Coordination, Data Maintenance, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Stakeholder Analysis, Team Performance Management, Communication Systems, Communication Strategies, Knowledge Transfer, Strategic Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Data Analysis, Deductive Reasoning, Analytical Skills, Analysis, Experimentation, Critical Thinking, Data Literacy, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Statistical Methods, Bayesian Statistics, Science and Research, Research Design, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making, Cognitive flexibility, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Forecasting, Adaptability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months