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.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Statistical Modeling, Regression Analysis, Data Ethics, Statistical Methods, Data Science, R Programming, Data Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Probability & Statistics, Model Evaluation, Feature Engineering
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of New Mexico
Skills you'll gain: Middleware, Application Frameworks, Web Applications, Model View Controller, Agile Software Development, Git (Version Control System), Software Engineering, Web Development, Software Development, User Interface (UI), Databases, Relational Databases, Ajax, Software Architecture, Ruby on Rails, Javascript, Network Protocols
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, DevSecOps, Security Testing, Software Development Methodologies, Configuration Management, Software Development, Software Configuration Management, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Testing, API Testing, Threat Modeling, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud Security, Risk Management Framework, Change Control
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Apache Maven, Package and Software Management, Google Cloud Platform, CI/CD, Containerization, Release Management, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Document Management, Amazon Web Services, Information Management, Technical Documentation, Natural Language Processing, Infrastructure Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, Software Architecture
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Process Optimization, Requirements Management, Business Requirements, Process Analysis, Data Modeling, Stakeholder Analysis, Agile Methodology, Requirements Analysis, Process Improvement, User Story, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Gap Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing, Virtual Machines, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, System Monitoring, User Accounts
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Data Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Jupyter, Data Visualization, Unsupervised Learning, Statistical Analysis, Model Evaluation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Migration, Machine Learning, Business Analytics, Classification Algorithms, Analytical Skills, Data Manipulation, Data Storytelling, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Scoping, Business Priorities, Business Analysis
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Universidad de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Community Mental Health Services, Crisis Intervention, Mental Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Risk Analysis, Mental Health Counseling, Safety and Security, Family Support, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Responsiveness, Clinical Assessment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Flutter (Software), Cross Platform Development, Mobile Development, Web Applications, UI Components, Package and Software Management, Development Environment, Network Analysis
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Generative AI, Microsoft Copilot, Data Quality, Responsible AI, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Data Preprocessing, Data Cleansing, Data Processing, Data Synthesis, Data Transformation, Feature Engineering, Data Validation, Information Privacy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months