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: Active Listening, Business Communication, Communication, Professional Development, Professionalism, Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability, Sales, Job Analysis, Personal Attributes, Professional Networking, Presentations, Teamwork
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Apache Hadoop, Data Infrastructure, Data Processing, Analytics, Data Science, Distributed Computing, Linux, Software Installation, Scalability, System Configuration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, NumPy, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Data Preprocessing, Data Science, Statistical Analysis, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Data Import/Export, Programming Principles
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Integration, Data Pipelines, Data Lakes, Microsoft Azure, Azure Synapse Analytics, Performance Tuning, Data Processing, Data Migration, Data Transformation, Data Validation, Microsoft SQL Servers, Data Storage
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Dataflow, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Pipelines, Data Warehousing, Data Quality, Data Processing, Google Cloud Platform, Apache Hadoop, Workflow Management, Big Data, PySpark, Apache Spark, Serverless Computing, Cloud Storage
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: OAuth, API Gateway, Application Programming Interface (API), Authentications, Secure Coding, Authorization (Computing), Debugging, Data Access, Data Analysis
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Multimodal Prompts, Prompt Engineering, Data Presentation, Prompt Patterns, AI Enablement, AI Personalization, Generative AI, Email Automation, LLM Application, Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Complex Problem Solving, Ideation, Business Correspondence, Report Writing, Solution Design, Critical Thinking, Document Management, Machine Learning
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Databases, Spreadsheet Software, Collaborative Software, Project Management Software, Cloud Services, Collaboration, Cloud Computing, Data Import/Export
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Database Management, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Management, Data Warehousing, Database Design, SQL, Transaction Processing, Stored Procedure, Data Security, Disaster Recovery, Encryption, Server Side, Data Encryption Standard, Data Integrity
Build toward a degree
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Chicago
Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Physiology, Anatomy, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Vital Signs, Control Systems, Coordination, Biology, Communication Systems
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Applications, Google Cloud Platform, Database Development, Data Access, Data Store, Cloud Computing, Software Installation, Web Development Tools, Application Development, Web Development, Cloud Management
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours