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: Load Balancing, Network Routing, Servers
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Experimentation, Usability Testing, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, UI/UX Research, R Programming, User Experience, Human Computer Interaction, Statistics, Data Validation, Statistical Modeling, Regression Analysis, Logistic Regression
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Detection, Threat Modeling, Threat Management, Information Systems Security, Information Assurance, Security Controls, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Security Assessment, Endpoint Detection and Response, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Incident Response, Continuous Monitoring, Data Security, Risk Management Framework, Technical Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Scalability, Distributed Computing, Computer Systems, Big Data, Operating Systems, File Systems, Linux, Scripting, Command-Line Interface, Performance Tuning, Programming Principles
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Deployment, Terraform, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Load Balancing, Virtual Machines, Cloud Services, Managed Services, Virtual Networking, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Data Loss Prevention, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, JSON, Data Security, Cloud API, Google Cloud Platform, Data Cleansing, Cloud Storage
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Integral Calculus, Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Calculus, Graphing, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Derivatives
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Policy Development, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Policy Analysis, Data Quality, Surveys, Program Evaluation, Research, Statistical Analysis, Research Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), AI Workflows, Cloud Infrastructure, Big Data, Model Deployment, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Natural Language Processing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Physics, Experimentation, Advanced Mathematics, electromagnetics, Informatics, Mechanics, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Solutions, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Solution Architecture, Systems Analysis, Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Storage, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Scalability
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months