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.

Cisco Learning and Certifications
Skills you'll gain: Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, Network Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Computer Networking, Network Infrastructure, System Monitoring, Command-Line Interface, Software-Defined Networking, Application Programming Interface (API), System Configuration, Network Protocols
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Windows PowerShell, Scripting, Automation, Windows Servers, Data Validation, Server Administration, Administration, Software Installation, Cloud Deployment, Service Management, Remote Access Systems, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Google Docs, Document Management, Productivity Software, Writing, Business Writing, File Management, Personal Development
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Keyword Research, Digital Marketing, Online Advertising, Search Engine Optimization, Content Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Web Analytics and SEO, Storytelling, Marketing Strategies, Pay Per Click Advertising, Marketing Communications, Digital Advertising, Customer Relationship Management, Brand Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Literacy, Vocabulary, Language Competency, Grammar
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Policy Development, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Policy Analysis, Data Quality, Surveys, Program Evaluation, Research, Statistical Analysis, Research Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Business Process, Data Lakes, Dataflow, Data Pipelines, Data Processing, Big Data, Systems Design, Extract, Transform, Load, Apache Spark, Data Integration, Data Infrastructure, Data Warehousing, Data Quality, Unstructured Data, Data Modeling, Data Architecture, Model Deployment, Tensorflow, Real Time Data
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Prompt Engineering, AI Security, Google Gemini, Gemini, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Embeddings, Multimodal Prompts, AI Product Strategy, Model Deployment, Vector Databases, Keras (Neural Network Library), Generative Model Architectures, Cloud Security, Data Ethics, Application Security, Natural Language Processing, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Machine Learning
Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Statistical Reporting, Analytical Skills, Technical Communication, Predictive Analytics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Microsoft Excel
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Malware Protection, Threat Modeling, Security Engineering, Network Security, Firewall, Digital Forensics, Code Review, Network Performance Management, Network Routing, Proxy Servers, Linux, Internet Of Things, Servers
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Internet Of Things, Product Lifecycle Management, Enterprise Architecture, Verification And Validation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Process Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Quality Improvement, Process Optimization, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Data Analysis, Variance Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks