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.

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Applications, Command-Line Interface, Cloud Computing, Serverless Computing, Test Tools, Cloud Services, System Monitoring
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Web Servers, Single Sign-On (SSO), Configuration Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Google Cloud Platform, Remote Access Systems, Data Processing, Cloud Storage, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Data Pipelines, Data Sharing, Virtual Machines, Cloud Computing, Data Transformation, Security Software, Process Analysis
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Program Evaluation, Policy Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Public Policies, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Policy Development, Analytical Skills, Forecasting, R Programming, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Research Design, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

INSEAD
Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Blockchain, Emerging Technologies, AI Security, Healthcare 5.0, AI Enablement, FinTech, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Internet Of Things, Web Applications, Distributed Computing, Business Ethics, Digital Assets, Data Integrity
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Database Management, Star Schema, Dashboard, Data Management, Cloud Storage, Data Storage
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Application Deployment, Cloud-Native Computing, Containerization, YAML, DevOps, Scalability, Package and Software Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Application Development, Security Engineering, Application Security, C++ (Programming Language)
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Networking, Virtual Machines, Network Routing, Network Performance Management
Advanced · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Data Literacy, Statistical Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Applied Mathematics, Theoretical Computer Science, Probability Distribution, Artificial Intelligence
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Loss Prevention, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Pipelines, Cloud-Based Integration, Cloud Storage, Data Security, Data Integration, Data Management, Data Transformation, Cloud Management, DevOps
Advanced · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Growth Mindedness, digital literacy, Critical Thinking, Emerging Technologies, Professional Development, Computer Literacy, Safety and Security, Creativity, Technology Strategies, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Collaboration, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months