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: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), API Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Security, Secure Coding, Security Testing, Threat Modeling, Security Controls, Vulnerability Assessments, Authorization (Computing), Cryptography, Authentications, Encryption
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design, Visual Design, Layout Design, Typography, Design Reviews, Adobe Photoshop, Design Elements And Principles, Design Strategies, Color Theory, Editing, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Nikolai Schuler
Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Data Transformation, Data Import/Export, SQL, Cloud Computing Architecture, Data Management, Amazon S3, Data Analysis, User Accounts
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Responsible AI, Threat Modeling, DevSecOps, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Compliance Management, Data Ethics, Data Governance, Model Evaluation, Reinforcement Learning, Risk Management, Prompt Engineering, Governance, Regulatory Compliance, Security Testing, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Continuous Monitoring, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Vulnerability Assessments
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Dashboard, Data Modeling, Data Import/Export, Interactive Data Visualization, Microsoft Power Platform, Data Cleansing, Business Intelligence, Data Transformation, Data Visualization Software, Data Sharing, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Security Strategy, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Pivot Tables And Charts, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Validation, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Productivity Software, Data Integrity, Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Policies, Data Ethics, Cyber Governance, Application Security, Cyber Risk, Computer Security, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Responsible AI
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Ad Hoc Reporting, Customer Analysis, Management Reporting, Real Time Data, Marketing Analytics, Trend Analysis, Performance Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, MongoDB, IBM Cognos Analytics, Extract, Transform, Load, NoSQL, Apache Spark, IBM DB2, Big Data, Dashboard, Business Intelligence, PySpark, Data Pipelines, Analytics, Databases, Database Design, Data Architecture, Apache Airflow, Relational Databases, SQL, Python Programming
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Data Storage, Cloud Storage, Security Controls, Authorization (Computing), System Monitoring, Encryption, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Business Logic, User Interface (UI) Design, ASP.NET, Software Development Life Cycle, Back-End Web Development, Application Development, Application Deployment, .NET Framework, Application Design, Debugging, Web Applications, Full-Stack Web Development, Software Testing, Requirements Analysis, Front-End Web Development, Systems Analysis, Authentications, Data Validation, Database Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Serverless Computing, Cloud Applications, Cloud Development, Cloud Deployment, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Operational Databases, Encryption, Application Deployment, Application Development, Event-Driven Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months