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: Education Software and Technology, Mathematics Education, Growth Mindedness, Digital pedagogy, Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Interactive Design, Experimentation, User Feedback, Scientific Visualization, Chemistry, Display Devices, Physics, Graphing, Biology, Algebra, Geometry
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Research Methodologies, Research, Research Design, Deductive Reasoning, Peer Review, Media and Communications, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Cultural Diversity, Descriptive Statistics, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Manipulation, Data Access, Data Import/Export, SAS (Software), Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Statistical Programming, Data Preprocessing, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Advancing Women in Tech
Skills you'll gain: ISO/IEC 27001, Budget Management, Cyber Governance, Vendor Management, Leadership Development, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Performance Measurement, Business Metrics, Operational Efficiency
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Database Administration, PostgreSQL, Database Management, SQL, Google Cloud Platform, Database Systems
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Large Language Modeling, Cybersecurity, Prompt Engineering, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Modeling, Cyber Security Assessment, Risk Analysis, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Legal Risk, Interoperability, Cyber Risk, Information Technology Architecture, Network Architecture, Systems Architecture, Data Architecture, Governance, Solution Architecture, Application Security, Project Documentation, Cryptography, Data Storage, Data Storage Technologies
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Database Design, Database Systems, Data Migration, Databases, Solution Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Query Languages, Spreadsheet Software, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Excel Formulas, Data Management, Data Analysis, Cloud Computing
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Web Content, Web Analytics and SEO, Information Architecture, Google Cloud Platform, Prompt Engineering, Content Management, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Operations, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Digital Forensics, Data Security, Network Analysis, Exploit development, Malware Protection, Vulnerability Assessments
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months