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.

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Google Cloud Platform, Network Administration, Network Infrastructure, Virtual Networking, Network Security, Cloud Security, Cloud Computing Architecture, Infrastructure Security
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Networking Hardware, General Networking, Network Infrastructure, Local Area Networks, OSI Models, Network Protocols, Network Troubleshooting, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), TCP/IP, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Network Model, Wireless Networks, Network Security, Network Switches, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, LLM Application, Prompt Engineering, Application Development, AI Enablement, Image Analysis, Google Cloud Platform
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Security Awareness, Healthcare Ethics, Responsible AI, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cybersecurity, Diversity Awareness, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, Information Privacy, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Impact, Media and Communications, Automation, Robotics, Cultural Diversity, Personally Identifiable Information, Emerging Technologies
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Gemini, Big Data, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, AI Enablement, Data Preprocessing, Generative AI, Data Visualization Software
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud API, Middleware, Cryptography
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Concision, Grant Writing, Sample Size Determination, Grant Applications, Proposal Writing, Biostatistics, Writing, Clinical Research Ethics, Editing, Statistical Analysis, Healthcare Ethics, Persuasive Communication, Data Analysis, Clinical Research, Statistical Methods, Medical Science and Research, Research Design, Planning, Science and Research, Growth Mindedness
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, API Gateway, Network Administration, Software-Defined Networking, Cloud-Native Computing, General Networking, Network Architecture, Network Security, Application Deployment, Containerization
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Windows PowerShell, Scripting, Test Script Development, IT Automation, Network Monitoring, Scripting Languages, Event Monitoring, Network Administration, Software Documentation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Wide Area Networks, Network Troubleshooting, Network Monitoring, Software-Defined Networking, Virtual Networking, Network Performance Management, Firewall, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Services, Software As A Service, TCP/IP, Cloud Technologies, Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Algorithms, Problem Solving, Data Processing, Python Programming, Software Development, Data Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Laboratory Reports, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Monitoring, Data Collection, Environment, Scientific Methods, Land Management, Biology, Hydrology, Water Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months