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: Emotional Intelligence, Stakeholder Management, Executive Presence, Professional Development, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Technical Management, Personal Development, AI Enablement, Operational Excellence, Business Communication, Strategic Thinking, Generative AI, Communication, Value Propositions, Risk Management, Cloud Computing, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Management, Data Storage, Cloud Security, Databases, System Monitoring, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Azure, OpenAI API, Prompt Engineering, AI Security, OpenAI, Model Deployment, Microsoft Power Platform, LLM Application, AI Workflows, Microsoft Office, Natural Language Processing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Peripheral Devices, Network Troubleshooting, Desktop Support, Computer Displays, USB, TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Operating System Administration, Hardware Troubleshooting, Mac OS, Microsoft Windows, General Networking, Technical Support, Network Infrastructure, System Support, Local Area Networks, Network Protocols, Network Routers, Computer Hardware, Operating Systems
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Prometheus (Software), Grafana, System Monitoring, DevOps, Kubernetes, Service Level, Site Reliability Engineering, Event Monitoring, Docker (Software), Data Pipelines, Query Languages
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Big Data, SQL, Test Case, Apache Hadoop, Analytics, Data Analysis, Query Languages, Databases, Relational Databases, Data Manipulation, Apache, Metadata Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Scripting, Debugging, Computational Logic, Statistical Programming, Automation, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Maintainability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, Vibe coding, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Deployment, Devops Tools, AI Workflows, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Risk, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Management, Infrastructure Security, Data Security, Threat Modeling, Computer Security, Security Awareness, Risk Management, Enterprise Security, Vulnerability, Governance, General Networking, Public Safety and National Security, Threat Detection, Artificial Intelligence
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Database Architecture and Administration, Query Languages, Data Manipulation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: SQL, Health Information Management, Relational Databases, Database Design, Back-End Web Development, Database Management, Databases, Web Applications, Data Validation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks