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 Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Programming, Descriptive Statistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Oracle Databases, Oracle SQL Developer, PL/SQL, Performance Tuning, Database Management, Database Administration, Database Architecture and Administration, Patch Management, Relational Databases, Database Design, Database Management Systems, Stored Procedure, Data Integrity, SQL, Data Import/Export, Data Storage Technologies, Data Storage, Data Management, User Accounts, Disaster Recovery
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Sharing, Customer Data Management, Data Integration, Big Data, Data Access, Business Intelligence, Google Cloud Platform, Data Visualization, Data Management, Cloud Computing
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Linux Commands, Unix Shell, Linux, Scripting, Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, Unix, IT Automation, Debugging, Development Environment, System Configuration, Configuration Management, File Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Google Cloud Platform, Generative AI, Marketing Analytics, Customer Insights, Analytics, Business Intelligence, AI Enablement, Predictive Analytics, Query Languages
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Kubernetes, Cloud Applications, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Services, Generative AI Agents, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Containerization, Virtual Machines, Network Infrastructure, Serverless Computing, Data Storage Technologies, General Networking, Virtual Networking, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Modeling, Star Schema, Data Warehousing, Data Security, Data Visualization Software, Pivot Tables And Charts, Performance Tuning, Business Intelligence, Excel Formulas, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Feature Engineering, Data Modeling, Data Storage, Continuous Deployment, Data Processing, Data Management, Data Quality
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Linux, Cybersecurity, Serverless Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Operating System Administration, Cloud Computing, Information Systems Security, Open Source Technology, Information Technology, DevOps, Git (Version Control System), Servers, Public Key Infrastructure
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Service Level, Technical Support and Services, Technical Support, Cloud Services, Technical Communication, Identity and Access Management, File Management, Incident Management, Personally Identifiable Information
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Google Gemini, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Financial Reporting, Anomaly Detection, OpenAI, ChatGPT, Auditing, Business Process Automation, Financial Analysis, Data Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks