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 Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Histogram, Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Data Collection, Descriptive Statistics, Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Reporting, Sampling (Statistics), Research, Data Validation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Operational Efficiency, Coordinating, Technical Documentation, Productivity Software, Document Management, Knowledge Transfer, Information Architecture, Software Documentation, Project Documentation, Content Management Systems, IT Management, Content Management, Document Control, Information Management, Employee Onboarding
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Data Lakes, Data Access, Query Languages, Google Cloud Platform, Big Data, Identity and Access Management, Database Administration, Cloud Storage, Data Integration, Data Management
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Foundry, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Cloud Deployment, DevOps, Cloud-Native Computing, Application Deployment, Cloud Platforms, Docker (Software), Containerization, Cloud Applications, Continuous Deployment, Cloud Services, Release Management, Scalability, Service Management
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Medical Records, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Health Information Management, Medical Office Procedures, Record Keeping, Information Privacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Exploratory Data Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization Software, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Data Structures, Data Import/Export, Software Installation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Communications, Target Audience, Communication Planning, Professional Development, Strategic Communication, Stakeholder Management, Communication Strategies, Communication, Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Constructive Feedback, Stakeholder Analysis, Knowledge Transfer, Storytelling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Training, Machine Learning Methods, Human Factors (Security), Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Data Modeling, Supervised Learning, Predictive Modeling, AI Integrations, Diagnostic Tests, Reinforcement Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Matplotlib, Regression Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Data Science, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Pandas (Python Package), Anomaly Detection, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Data Integration, Data Collection, Data Access, Data Manipulation, Application Programming Interface (API)
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: File Management, Document Management, Document Control, Authorization (Computing), Auditing, Records Management, Compliance Auditing, Organizational Skills, Security Controls, Version Control, Procurement, Identity and Access Management, Project Documentation, Data Governance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Dataflow, Google Cloud Platform, Splunk, Data Pipelines, Cloud Storage, Kubernetes, Cloud Deployment, Data Storage, Event Monitoring
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Hosting, Load Balancing, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Applications, Google Cloud Platform, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Computing, Microsoft Azure, Virtual Machines, Web Servers, Servers, Managed Services
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours