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Information Security Courses

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.


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Popular Information Security Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Social Norms, Social Change II

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Social Impact, Social Sciences, Sociology, Community Development, Cultural Diversity, Trend Analysis, Psychology, Media and Communications

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    453 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Alberta

    Science Literacy

    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

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    283 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Corporate Finance Institute

    Practical Data Science for Data Analysts

    Skills you'll gain: Classification Algorithms, Data Preprocessing, Feature Engineering, Model Evaluation, Data Import/Export, Matplotlib, Data Science, Regression Analysis, Financial Data, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Data Cleansing, Pandas (Python Package), Machine Learning Algorithms, Statistical Visualization, Financial Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Predictive Analytics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    30 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Averaged-Switch Modeling and Simulation

    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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    88 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    Northeastern University

    Data Management and Database Design Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Theory, Database Management, Relational Databases, Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management Systems, SQL, NoSQL, Data Modeling, Unified Modeling Language, Query Languages, Data Integrity, Data Manipulation, Performance Tuning

    Build toward a degree

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Infosec

    Operating System Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Linux, Cybersecurity, Operating System Administration, Operating Systems, Windows PowerShell, Unix Commands, Microsoft Windows, Computer Systems, Mac OS

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    98 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Compute Engine: Qwik Start - Windows

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Storage, Virtual Machines, Scalability, Windows Servers, Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Remote Access Systems, Network Performance Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Packt

    MS Teams – Getting Started and Team Management

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Teams, Group Policy, Microsoft Azure, Windows PowerShell, Collaborative Software, Identity and Access Management, Network Planning And Design, Network Performance Management, Azure Active Directory, User Provisioning, User Accounts, Data Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Pearson

    Virtualization for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Virtual Networking, Computing Platforms, Software Installation, Ubuntu, Microsoft Windows, System Requirements

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Pearson

    Full-Stack React with Spring Boot: Unit 4

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, Full-Stack Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Restful API, Front-End Web Development, Back-End Web Development, Spring Boot, Web Applications, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Persistence

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Pearson

    Cisco Software-Defined Wan for Enterprise & Cloud: Unit 3

    Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Wide Area Networks, Software-Defined Networking, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Routing, Network Planning And Design, Virtual Networking, Network Architecture, Border Gateway Protocol, Network Performance Management, Network Protocols

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Cloud Functions: Qwik Start - Command Line

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Applications, Command-Line Interface, Cloud Computing, Serverless Computing, Test Tools, Cloud Services, System Monitoring

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular information security courses

  • Social Norms, Social Change II: University of Pennsylvania
  • Science Literacy : University of Alberta
  • Practical Data Science for Data Analysts: Corporate Finance Institute
  • Averaged-Switch Modeling and Simulation: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Data Management and Database Design Part 1: Northeastern University
  • Operating System Foundations: Infosec
  • Compute Engine: Qwik Start - Windows: Google Cloud
  • MS Teams – Getting Started and Team Management: Packt
  • Virtualization for Everyone: Pearson
  • Full-Stack React with Spring Boot: Unit 4: Pearson

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