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Information Security Courses

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.


Popular Information Security Courses and Certifications


  • C

    Coursera

    Build an expense tracker app in Django

    Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Web Applications, Back-End Web Development, Expense Management, Application Development, Database Application, Data Visualization, Business Process Automation, Chart.js, Python Programming, Data Modeling, Data Security, GitHub, Javascript, Git (Version Control System)

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Responsible AI for Developers: Privacy & Safety - Italiano

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Responsible AI, Information Privacy, Cloud Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Generative AI, Google Cloud Platform, Data Security, Data Governance, Artificial Intelligence, Encryption

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidade Estadual de Campinas

    Alfabetização Midiática, Informacional e Diálogo Intercultural - UNESCO e UNICAMP

    Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Media and Communications, Intercultural Competence, Content Creation, Cultural Diversity, Journalism, Electronic Media, Web Content, Liberal Arts, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Information Management, Child Welfare, Working With Children, Sociology

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    91 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Analíticas en Páginas Web

    Skills you'll gain: Web Analytics, Google Analytics, Search Engine Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Market Research, Digital Marketing, Analytical Skills, Online Advertising, Email Marketing, Customer Data Management, Analytics, Consumer Behaviour, Data Analysis, Customer Relationship Management, Advertising Campaigns

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    35 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    DynaTrace Masterclass – The Complete Guide for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: System Monitoring, Application Performance Management, DevOps, CI/CD, Cloud Management, Transaction Processing, Continuous Monitoring, Multi-Cloud, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Dependency Analysis, Real Time Data

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Pearson

    Linux Networking - Basics and Beyond: Unit 4

    Skills you'll gain: Apache, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Linux Servers, Linux Administration, Linux, Web Servers, Remote Access Systems, Command-Line Interface, Unix Commands, File Management, Network Protocols, Network Performance Management, Security Controls

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Data Analysis and Representation, Selection and Iteration

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Data Analysis, C (Programming Language), Statistical Analysis, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Descriptive Statistics, Data Visualization Software

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    93 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Modeling of Autonomous Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Control Systems, Network Model, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Analysis, Automation, Real-Time Operating Systems, Differential Equations, Safety Assurance, Verification And Validation

    Build toward a degree

    3.5
    Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    21 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Managing Network Traffic with QoS

    Skills you'll gain: Network Performance Management, Wide Area Networks, TCP/IP, Network Routing, Network Monitoring, Network Administration, Network Infrastructure, Network Protocols, Telecommunications, Service Level, System Configuration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Create a Mortgage Calculator in Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Data, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Microsoft 365, Financial Modeling, Mortgage Loans, Timelines

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    30 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • D

    Duke University

    Data Visualization and Transformation with R

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Ggplot2, Data Visualization Software, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Visualization, Version Control, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data Wrangling, R Programming, GitHub, Data Transformation, Statistical Analysis, Git (Version Control System), Data Manipulation, Statistical Programming

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    24 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Snowflake

    Advanced Data Engineering with Snowflake

    Skills you'll gain: Data Engineering, Database Management, Databases, Data Pipelines, Change Control, DevOps, CI/CD, Command-Line Interface, Version Control, System Monitoring, Continuous Monitoring, Data Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    25 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular information security courses

  • Build an expense tracker app in Django: Coursera
  • Responsible AI for Developers: Privacy & Safety - Italiano: Google Cloud
  • Alfabetização Midiática, Informacional e Diálogo Intercultural - UNESCO e UNICAMP: Universidade Estadual de Campinas
  • Analíticas en Páginas Web: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • DynaTrace Masterclass – The Complete Guide for Beginners: Coursera
  • Linux Networking - Basics and Beyond: Unit 4: Pearson
  • Data Analysis and Representation, Selection and Iteration: University of Colorado System
  • Modeling of Autonomous Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Managing Network Traffic with QoS: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Create a Mortgage Calculator in Excel: Coursera

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