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: Malware Protection, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Mobile Security, Computer Security Awareness Training, Wireless Networks, Authentications, Human Factors (Security), Threat Detection, Encryption, User Accounts
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Prometheus (Software), Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Performance Management, Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, Cloud Applications, Network Monitoring, System Monitoring, Capacity Management, Query Languages, Debugging, Network Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Data Quality, Data Validation, Data Management, Clinical Data Management, Health Information Management, Data Literacy, Medical Records, Metadata Management, Technical Communication, Change Control
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Security Awareness, Computer Security Awareness Training, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Responsible AI, Information Privacy, Social Impact, Media and Communications, Personally Identifiable Information, Artificial Intelligence, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Informatics, Data Science, Data Mining, Data Integration, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Processing, Systems Design, Big Data, Structural Analysis, Statistics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Systems Administration, Operating System Administration, Shell Script, Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Unix Shell, Linux, Unix, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Unix Commands
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Site Reliability Engineering, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cost Management, DevOps, Identity and Access Management, Disaster Recovery, Financial Controls, Technical Support
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Spatial Data Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Data Analysis, Big Data, Data Visualization, Analytics, Google Cloud Platform, Network Analysis, Cloud Management, Data Access, Query Languages
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Selenium (Software), Software Testing, Security Testing, Test Automation, Performance Testing, Functional Testing, Test Script Development, Test Tools, Test Execution Engine, Test Planning, Application Security, Mobile Development, Browser Compatibility
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Deployment, Terraform, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Load Balancing, Virtual Machines, Cloud Services, Managed Services, Virtual Networking, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Business Continuity Planning, Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection, Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, Risk Analysis, Compliance Management, Business Analysis, Digital Forensics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Docs, Google Workspace, Version Control, Productivity Software, Collaborative Software, Document Management, Business Solutions, Technical Documentation, Cloud Storage
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months