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.
Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Design Process, Computer-Aided Design, Thermal Management, Numerical Analysis, Scientific Visualization, Software Design, Mechanics, Analytics, Physics, Software Installation, Computer Systems
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Detection, Endpoint Detection and Response, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cyber Security Strategy, System Monitoring, Cyber Operations, Threat Management, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Exploitation techniques, Data Persistence, Scripting, Network Monitoring, Persistence, Python Programming, Data Access, Computer Programming
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Continuous Delivery, Microservices, Software Installation, Version Control, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Storyboarding, Wireframing, User Experience Design, UI/UX Research, User Experience, Usability Testing, Information Architecture, Presentations, Web Design, User Research, Design Thinking, Figma (Design Software), Design Reviews, Persona (User Experience), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Mobile Development, User Centered Design, Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Pittsburgh
Skills you'll gain: Web Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Storage, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Applications, Google Cloud Platform, Flask (Web Framework), Distributed Computing, Containerization, Software Architecture, Docker (Software), Virtualization, Restful API, JSON, Microservices, Scalability, Extensible Markup Language (XML), API Design, Computer Architecture
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Serverless Computing, API Gateway, Extensible Markup Language (XML), JSON, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud Applications, Restful API, Data Processing, Data Transformation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Mobile Development Tools, System Implementation, System Configuration, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Integration, Simulations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Transact-SQL, Server Administration, Relational Databases, Database Management Systems
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Scalability, IT Automation, Cloud Computing, Systems Administration, Servers
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Detection, Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Cyber Threat Hunting, Event Monitoring, Data Integrity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Test Automation, Behavior-Driven Development, Gherkin (Scripting Language), Test Script Development, Unit Testing, Software Testing, Jenkins, CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Test Tools, Apache Maven, Automation, Regression Testing, Test Case, DevOps, Java, C# (Programming Language), Java Programming, Python Programming
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Google Cloud Platform, Network Troubleshooting, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Services, Problem Management, Issue Tracking, Artificial Intelligence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks