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: Data Visualization, Surveys, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Analysis, Demography, Public Administration, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, R Programming, Statistical Programming, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Routing, Firewall, TCP/IP, Virtual Networking, Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), General Networking, Network Administration, Cloud Services, Cloud Security, Data Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Case Studies, Emerging Technologies, Technology Strategies, Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, AI Security, Business Solutions, Real Time Data, Internet Of Things, Application Security, Wireless Networks, Telecommunications, Data Security, Artificial Intelligence, Information Privacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Test Planning, System Monitoring
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Shell Script, Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, Unix Shell, Systems Administration, Hardening, Unix Commands, Patch Management, Scripting, System Monitoring, User Accounts, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), System Configuration, OS Process Management, Firewall, Process Management
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Arithmetic, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Probability, Computer Science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Gmail, Email Automation, Google Workspace, Computer Literacy, Communication, Cloud Storage
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud API, Google Cloud Platform, Data Store, Medical Privacy, Application Programming Interface (API), Health Informatics, Health Information Management, Data Import/Export, Cloud Computing, Data Security, Medical Imaging
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Load Balancing, Application Deployment, Cloud Management, Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Machines, Cloud Infrastructure, Web Servers, Servers, Network Model, Network Routing, Network Analysis
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Network Security, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Network Infrastructure, Threat Detection
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing Strategies, Brand Management, Campaign Management, Marketing, Instagram, Content Creation, Performance Analysis, Email Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Web Analytics, Digital Marketing, Marketing Psychology, Customer Relationship Management, UI/UX Strategy, Digital Advertising, Marketing Strategy and Techniques
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Ubuntu, Operating System Administration, TCP/IP, Security Controls, Service Management, File Management, SQL
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months