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: Staff Management, Collaborative Software, Organizational Change, Change Management, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing, Business Transformation, Workforce Development, Innovation, Employee Engagement, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Data Quality, Data Validation, Data Management, Clinical Data Management, Health Information Management, Data Literacy, Medical Records, Metadata Management, Technical Communication, Change Control
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Applications, Application Performance Management, Kubernetes, Cloud Services, Serverless Computing, System Monitoring, Containerization, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Prompt Engineering, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Testing, Vulnerability Management, Threat Modeling, AI Security, Application Security, Risk Management Framework
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Systems Thinking, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Complex Problem Solving, Decision Making, Contingency Planning, Analysis, Trend Analysis, Case Studies, Strategic Prioritization, Competitive Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Market Intelligence, Performance Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Machines, Virtual Networking, System Configuration, Network Security, General Networking
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Process Capability, Correlation Analysis, R (Software), Probability Distribution, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Process Controls, Statistical Inference, Descriptive Statistics, R Programming, Data Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Data Science, Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Probability, Box Plots, Quality Improvement, Process Engineering
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: System Monitoring, Event Monitoring, System Configuration, Linux Servers, Virtual Machines, TCP/IP, Security Controls, Apache, Windows Servers, Software Installation, MySQL
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Application Development, Security Engineering, Application Security, C++ (Programming Language)
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Cisco Learning and Certifications
Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Wide Area Networks, Network Protocols, Network Architecture, Network Troubleshooting, TCP/IP, Network Planning And Design, Network Monitoring, Network Administration, System Configuration, Continuous Monitoring, Configuration Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Data Strategy, Innovation, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Change, Cross-Channel Marketing, Customer experience strategy (CX), Business Process, Business Priorities, Customer Engagement, Strategic Partnership, Consumer Behaviour, Emerging Technologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Electronic Discovery, Investigation, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Incident Response, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Technical Communication, Computer Security Incident Management, Report Writing, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Fraud detection, Legal Proceedings, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Ethics, Compliance Reporting, Data Collection, Analysis, Management Reporting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months