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 Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Probability, Statistical Inference, Estimation, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution, Statistics, Markov Model, Data Literacy, Statistical Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Applied Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Data Analysis, Data Science, Theoretical Computer Science, Machine Learning Algorithms, Mathematical Theory & Analysis
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Brute-force attacks, Data Integrity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, Data Mapping, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Metadata Management, Quantitative Research, Spatial Analysis, Typography, Data Manipulation, Data Modeling, Design Elements And Principles, Data Import/Export
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Commands, Ubuntu, Linux Administration, File Management, Command-Line Interface, Servers, Operating Systems, Web Servers, IT Automation, MySQL, Open Source Technology, Service Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Algorithms, Life Sciences
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, Agentic systems, Agentic Workflows, Artificial Intelligence, LLM Application, Development Environment, Tool Calling, Prompt Engineering, Human Machine Interfaces, Software Development Tools, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

KodeKloud
Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Infrastructure, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cloud Security, Public Cloud, Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Amazon S3, Cloud Storage, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Anomaly Detection, Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Enablement, Azure DevOps, Machine Learning, Information Privacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Knitr, Data Sharing, General Science and Research, Statistical Reporting, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Validation, Exploratory Data Analysis, R Programming, Technical Communication, GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Software Documentation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Disaster Recovery, Data Analysis, Jupyter, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Ethics, Image Analysis, Emergency Response, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Mitigation, Applied Machine Learning, Text Mining, Environmental Monitoring, Convolutional Neural Networks, Information Privacy, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Supervised Learning, Natural Language Processing
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Logistic Regression, Forecasting, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Data Cleansing, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Supervised Learning, Data Processing, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Sports Medicine, Correlation Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Applied Machine Learning, Injury Prevention, Athletic Training, Analytics, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Python Programming
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months