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.

Skills you'll gain: SQL, Query Languages, Relational Databases, Database Management, Databases, Data Analysis
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Solution Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Infrastructure Architecture, Amazon CloudWatch, Identity and Access Management, Organizational Structure, Cloud Solutions, Continuous Monitoring, Account Management
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Caltech
Skills you'll gain: Science and Research, Research, Physical Science, Scientific Methods, Life Sciences, Physics, Water Resources, Advanced Mathematics, Chemistry, Environment, Biology, Geospatial Information and Technology, Simulations
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Terraform, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Management, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Deployment
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, Data Presentation, GIS Software, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Data Import/Export, Data Mapping, Data Integration, Data Management
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Exploitation techniques, Data Encryption Standard, Threat Modeling, Security Awareness, Cryptography, Cyber Attacks, Data Security, Databases, Malware Protection, Penetration Testing, AI Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Application Security, Security Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, SQL
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, MySQL, Relational Databases, SQL, Data Modeling, Databases, Business Intelligence, Big Data, Business Analysis, Data Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Agentic Workflows, AI Workflows, Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, LLM Application, OpenAI, Agentic systems, AI Enablement, ChatGPT, Model Deployment, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Decision Support Systems, Data Integration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Process Improvement, Process Management, Global Marketing, Business Process, Business Process Management, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Brand Management, Leadership and Management, Financial Analysis, Marketing, People Management, Team Leadership, Strategic Marketing, Organizational Change, Leadership, Inventory Accounting, Business Strategy, Financial Management, Data Analysis
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Amazon S3, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Hosting, Version Control, Application Deployment, Cloud Storage, Web Applications, Public Cloud
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Azure Synapse Analytics, Microsoft Azure, Power BI, Databricks, Data Processing, Database Administration, Data Warehousing, Database Systems, Databases, Cloud Services, Data Architecture, NoSQL, Relational Databases, Cloud Storage, MySQL, Data Store, SQL, Database Management, Data Storage, Data Lakes
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Emerging Technologies, Distributed Computing, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing Architecture, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Interoperability, Cryptography, Scalability, Data Storage, Information Privacy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks