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 California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Encryption, Transaction Processing, Authentications, FinTech, Data Security, Emerging Technologies, Data Integrity, Distributed Computing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Command-Line Interface, GitLab, Collaborative Software, File Management, Software Development Tools
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: No-Code Development, Google Workspace, Data Entry, Cloud Applications, Google Cloud Platform, Data Maintenance, Data Manipulation, Data Validation, Web Applications, Data Management
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: PySpark, Matplotlib, Apache Spark, Big Data, Data Processing, Distributed Computing, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Query Languages, Google Cloud Platform, Python Programming
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, Command-Line Interface, Linux, Operating Systems, Software Installation, Systems Administration, System Configuration, Control Panels, General Networking, Cloud Management, File Systems, File Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Agentic systems, Data Ethics, Agentic Workflows, Data Governance, AI Enablement, Health Systems, Health Informatics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Transformation, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Generative AI Agents, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Health Technology, Applied Machine Learning, Health Information Management, Information Technology, Information Systems
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Regression Analysis, Forecasting, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Microsoft Excel, Statistics, Spreadsheet Software, Predictive Analytics, Probability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Skills you'll gain: Surgery, Chronic Diseases, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Evaluation, Medical Management, Infectious Diseases, Anatomy, Pathology, Clinical Practices, Pharmacotherapy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Terraform, Google Cloud Platform, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Storage, Data Import/Export, Cloud Infrastructure, Operating Systems, Network Analysis
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Computer Hardware, 3D Modeling, Manufacturing Processes, Digital Design, Mechanical Design, Control Systems, Materials science, Electronic Components, Mechanical Engineering
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Business Ethics, Strategic Thinking, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Regulatory Compliance, Analytical Skills, Responsible AI, Technology Strategies, Compliance Management, Decision Making, Business Analysis, Business Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Information Privacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universitat de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Global Positioning Systems, Environmental Monitoring, Water Quality, Physical Science, Geospatial Information and Technology, Chemistry, Environment, Environmental Science, Climate Change Adaptation, Remote Access Systems
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months