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: Encryption, Secure Coding, File Management, Cryptography, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Debugging, Scripting, Software Testing, Data Structures
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Load Balancing, Network Routing, Servers
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Gemini, Embeddings, Generative AI, Predictive Modeling, Vector Databases, Big Data, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Enablement, SQL, Python Programming, Data Preprocessing, Customer Relationship Management, Google Cloud Platform, Data Visualization Software, Machine Learning
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Unix Shell, Unix Commands, z/OS, Unix, File Systems, Job Control Language (JCL), Operating Systems, Command-Line Interface, OS Process Management, System Programming, File Management, Mainframe Computing, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, CI/CD, Google Cloud Platform, Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, Continuous Delivery, Cloud Applications, Application Performance Management, Cloud Storage, Cloud Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Identity and Access Management, Data Storage, Authorization (Computing), Database Systems, Authentications
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

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Diplomacy, International Relations, Health Policy, Governance, Health Systems, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, International Finance, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Health Care, Public Safety and National Security, Philanthropy, Advocacy, Economic Development, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universitat Politècnica de València
Skills you'll gain: SQL, Relational Databases, Database Management, Databases, Database Design, Database Architecture and Administration, Query Languages, Data Integrity, Secure Coding, Data Manipulation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Hardening, Remote Access Systems, Linux Servers, Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Commands, Authentications, Security Controls, Cryptographic Protocols, Key Management, Public Key Infrastructure, Software Installation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Data Lakes, Metadata Management, Data Management, Data Warehousing, Data Architecture, Google Cloud Platform, Advanced Analytics, Data Security, Cloud Storage, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Applied Machine Learning, Open Source Technology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Columbia University
Skills you'll gain: Business Transformation, Innovation, Architecture and Construction, Construction Management, Organizational Change, Workforce Development, Emerging Technologies, Digital Transformation, Building Information Modeling, Sustainable Design, Climate Change Adaptation, Machine Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months