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: Project Management Life Cycle, Risk Management, Project Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Risk Mitigation, Active Listening, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Risk Analysis, Communication, Project Management Software, Stakeholder Communications, Agile Methodology, Conflict Management, Project Documentation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cyber Attacks, Infrastructure Security, Cloud Infrastructure
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Software Quality Assurance, Enterprise Architecture, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Data Governance, Database Theory, User Research, Stakeholder Engagement, Algorithms, Agile Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle, Unified Modeling Language, Software Architecture, Cybersecurity, Responsive Web Design, Java, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Agile Methodology, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Ethics
Earn a degree
Degree · 1 - 4 Years

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Penetration Testing, Metasploit, Security Testing, Security Strategy, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Exploitation techniques, Threat Detection
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Data Security, Cloud Services, Cloud Storage, Personally Identifiable Information, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Privacy, Data Governance, Data Integrity, Cloud Platforms, Security Controls, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Relational Databases, Encryption, SQL
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Project Scoping, Scope Management, Quality Management, Resource Planning, Project Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Cost Management, Risk Management, Communication Strategies, Resource Allocation, Project Management, Cost Estimation, Project Management Life Cycle, Information Technology, Leadership Studies, Stakeholder Analysis, Timelines, Project Schedules, Human Resources Management and Planning, Procurement
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Edureka
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Responsible AI, Incident Response, Data Ethics, Generative AI, LLM Application, Application Security, Large Language Modeling, Security Engineering, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, IT Security Architecture, Information Systems Security, Security Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Security Management, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Agentic systems, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Operations, Continuous Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Management, DevOps, Security Engineering, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Assessment, Incident Response, Site Reliability Engineering, Digital Transformation, Agile Methodology, Automation, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Threat Modeling, Cloud Security, Continuous Monitoring, System Monitoring, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Management, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Application Performance Management, Event Monitoring, Vulnerability Management, Brute-force attacks, Incident Response, Query Languages
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Cryptography, Application Security, Web Applications, Javascript, Identity and Access Management, Node.JS, Browser Compatibility
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Patch Management, Data Security, Information Systems Security, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Internet Of Things, Mobile Security, Hardening, Personally Identifiable Information, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Network Security, Information Privacy, Vulnerability Management, Release Management, Data Storage, Operating Systems, Cloud Services, Cloud Platforms
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fortinet, Inc.
Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Troubleshooting, Network Routing, Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Authentications, Network Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Network Administration, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Engineering, Network Performance Management, Enterprise Security, Application Security, Network Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Computer Security, Cyber Security Strategy
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months