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 California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Hazard Analysis, Chemical Engineering, Incident Management, Failure Analysis, Risk Management Framework, Safety and Security, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Estimation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Data Management, Data Strategy, Management Reporting, Analytical Skills, Statistical Inference, Statistical Modeling, Data Presentation, Team Leadership, Statistical Methods, Communication
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Data Persistence, Risk Analysis
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, Cloud Infrastructure, Debugging, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, System Configuration, Network Troubleshooting, Problem Management
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Logistic Regression, Forecasting, Data Processing, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Data Analysis, Analytics, Regression Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Model Evaluation, Python Programming, Probability, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Containerization, Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Cloud Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing, Application Deployment, Scalability, Public Cloud, Node.JS, Cloud Storage
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Data Loss Prevention, Google Workspace, Gmail, User Provisioning, Mobile Security, Security Management, Security Controls, Authentications, Threat Management, User Accounts, Cloud Security, Malware Protection, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Cloud Services, Systems Administration, Application Security, Document Management, Data Management
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Reconciliation, Dataflow, Google Cloud Platform, Big Data, Financial Data, Data Pipelines, Data Integration, Event Monitoring
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Routing, Routing Protocols, OSI Models, TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Switches, Networking Hardware, Network Administration, Local Area Networks, Network Infrastructure, Network Protocols, System Configuration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Application Deployment, Image Analysis, AI Enablement, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Deployment, Computer Vision, Anomaly Detection, AI Workflows
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Diversity Awareness, Generative AI, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Cultural Diversity, Artificial Intelligence, Algorithms, Information Privacy
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), VPN Clients, Virtual Networking, Google Cloud Platform, Network Routing, Network Security, System Configuration, Virtual Machines
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours