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 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

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Serverless Computing, Cloud Applications, Back-End Web Development, Cloud Development, Database Development, Cloud API, Data Store, Cloud Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Data Management, User Accounts
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Tableau Software, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), digital literacy, Content Creation, Animations, Multimedia, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic Design, Microsoft Office, Interactive Design
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud API, Google Cloud Platform, Application Programming Interface (API), Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Application Development
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

Skills you'll gain: Load Balancing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtual Networking, Event Monitoring, Identity and Access Management, Key Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, AI Product Strategy, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Functional Requirement, Requirements Analysis, Internet Of Things, Software Design Patterns, User Requirements Documents, Android Development, Application Frameworks, Maintainability, Interoperability, Software Quality (SQA/SQC)
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Data Ethics, Transfer Learning, Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Feature Engineering, Model Deployment, AI Security, Advertising, Marketing, Information Privacy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing, Data Loss Prevention, Personally Identifiable Information, Cloud Development, Cloud API, Data Cleansing, Node.JS
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, MongoDB, Distributed Computing, Database Systems, Scalability, Big Data, Databases, Database Design, Software Architecture, Systems Architecture, Data Storage Technologies, Data Modeling, Relational Databases, Unstructured Data, Graph Theory
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks