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 Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Electronic Systems, Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Simulations, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Systems Design, Verification And Validation, Systems Analysis
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Student-Centred Learning, Innovation, Instructional Strategies, Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, International Relations, Community Development, Visionary, Systems Thinking, Leadership, Empowerment, Teaching, Social Justice, World History, Systems Analysis, Collaboration, Policy Analysis, Leadership and Management, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Security Strategy, Responsible AI, Risking, Security Controls, Information Systems Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Security Management, Infrastructure Security, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microservices, API Gateway, Scalability, Systems Architecture, Software Architecture, Data Management, Distributed Computing, Databases, API Design, Restful API, Software Design Patterns, NoSQL, GraphQL, Event-Driven Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Variance Analysis, Data Analysis, Sample Size Determination, Statistical Modeling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Business Analytics, Analytics, Data Quality, Data Integration, AI Product Strategy, Business Workflow Analysis, Process Optimization, Responsible AI, Data Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Application Performance Management, API Gateway, Release Management, Cloud API, Application Programming Interface (API), Package and Software Management, Patch Management, Google Cloud Platform, System Monitoring, Kubernetes, Network Troubleshooting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Project Management, Risk Management, Project Planning, Data Visualization, Agile Project Management, Microsoft Excel, Cost Management, Business Systems Analysis, Project Management Office (PMO), Stakeholder Engagement, Excel Formulas, Scope Management, Pivot Tables And Charts, Dashboard, Business Analytics, Stakeholder Management, Business Requirements, Data Analysis, Data Validation
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: MySQL, SQL, Relational Databases, Query Languages, Data Analysis, Computer Programming, Computer Science
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Digital Assets, Financial Inclusion, FinTech, Emerging Technologies, E-Commerce, Cryptography, Distributed Computing, Payment Systems, Financial Services, Cryptographic Protocols, Network Security, Process Design, Data Integrity, Computer Security, Transaction Processing, Scalability, Contract Management, Governance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Terraform, Data Validation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Acceptance Testing, Google Cloud Platform, Security Controls
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Dashboard, Billing, Billing Systems, Cost Management, Google Sheets, Resource Management, Expense Management, Cloud Management, Accounting and Finance Software, Organizational Structure, Identity and Access Management, Configuration Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks