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: Routing Protocols, TCP/IP, Network Troubleshooting, OSI Models, Network Switches, Data Centers, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Protocols, Network Security, Network Routing, Computer Networking, Virtual Machines, Network Monitoring, Wide Area Networks, Virtualization, Wireless Networks, Firewall, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Model, Networking Hardware
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Workspace, Calendar Management, Setting Appointments, Collaborative Software, Organizational Skills, Productivity Software, Scheduling, Event Management, Data Sharing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Zero Trust Network Access, Cyber Attacks, Application Security, Cyber Risk, Computer Security, Information Systems Security, Data Security, Network Security, Encryption, Multi-Factor Authentication, Cryptography, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Classification Algorithms, Regression Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning, Image Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Predictive Modeling, Supervised Learning, Bayesian Statistics, Logistic Regression, Statistical Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Data Preprocessing, Deep Learning, Data Mining, Decision Tree Learning, Computer Vision, Statistical Machine Learning
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Service Management, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Service Improvement, IT Service Management, Technical Management, IT Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Quality Improvement, Process Management, Operations Management, Information Technology, Business Process Management, Stakeholder Management, Governance, Change Management, Risk Management, Value Propositions
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Data Encryption Standard, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Brute-force attacks, Key Management, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Encryption, Data Integrity, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Authentications, Information Assurance, Data Security, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Logic, Algorithms
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Health Information Management, Electronic Medical Record, Medical Privacy, Clinical Data Management, Medical Records, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Health Informatics, Data Validation, Data Dictionary, Data Quality, Clinical Documentation, Health Care, Metadata Management, Data Governance, Data Security, Taxonomy, Data Integrity, Regulatory Compliance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, JSON, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Software Design, Debugging, Object Oriented Design, Data Processing, Web Scraping, Unit Testing, Programming Principles, Program Development, Python Programming, Data Import/Export, Restful API, Image Analysis, Data Manipulation, Jupyter, Computer Programming, Data Structures
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Psychology, Persuasive Communication, Sociology, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Behavior Management, Conflict Management, Research, Diversity Awareness, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Multiple educators
Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Data Structures, Event-Driven Programming, File I/O, Interactive Data Visualization, Java, Java Programming, User Interface (UI), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), JUnit, Debugging, Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Cryptography, Software Engineering, Performance Tuning, Algorithms, Data Analysis, Software Design, Problem Solving
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, NoSQL, Database Administration, Data Store, Database Systems, Cloud Storage, Database Theory, Data Storage, Cloud Services, Data Storage Technologies, Data Security, Data Management, Query Languages, Application Programming Interface (API)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Browser Compatibility, Performance Testing, Security Testing, Integration Testing, System Testing, API Testing, Development Environment, Software Testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Acceptance Testing, Test Tools, Application Security, Test Automation, Responsive Web Design, Vulnerability Scanning, Web Applications, Docker (Software), User Interface (UI), Python Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks