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: Network Planning And Design, Microsoft Azure, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Load Balancing, Virtual Networking, Network Performance Management, Network Administration, Network Infrastructure, Scalability, Computer Networking, Firewall, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Performance Tuning, Cloud Deployment, Wide Area Networks, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), General Networking
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Test Tools, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Event Monitoring, Malware Protection, Network Security
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Business Continuity Planning, Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection, Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, Risk Analysis, Compliance Management, Business Analysis, Digital Forensics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Exploitation techniques, Penetration Testing, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Proxy Servers, Security Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Web Servers
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Virtualization, Cloud-Native Computing, Network Security, Cloud Computing, Amazon Web Services, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtual Machines, Network Troubleshooting, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Storage, Hyper-V, Virtual Networking, Software-Defined Networking, Cloud Infrastructure, VMware ESX Servers, Network Monitoring, Threat Modeling, Data Centers, Cloud Security
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Amazon Bedrock, AI Workflows, AWS SageMaker, AI Enablement, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Amazon Web Services, AI Orchestration, Solution Architecture, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, Data Quality, Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Scalability, Data Pipelines, Natural Language Processing, Personally Identifiable Information
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Akamai Technologies, Inc.
Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, OSI Models, Remote Access Systems, Network Architecture, TCP/IP, General Networking, Network Protocols, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, Networking Hardware, Network Administration, Network Security, Network Infrastructure, Network Model, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Wireless Networks, Network Routers, Network Routing, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Intrusion Detection and Prevention
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Docs, Collaborative Software, Document Management, Data Sharing, File Management, Version Control, Editing, Cloud Storage
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Platforms, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Virtual Machines, System Monitoring, Cloud Security, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Network Monitoring, Anomaly Detection
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, Linux Servers, Shell Script, Unix, Unix Shell, Systems Administration, Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, Patch Management, Scripting Languages, Package and Software Management, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, File Systems, File Management, Data Storage, Security Controls, User Accounts, Authorization (Computing)
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Gmail, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Workspace, Presentations, Spreadsheet Software, Calendar Management, File Management, Excel Formulas, Excel Macros, Version Control, Sales Presentations, Document Management, Collaborative Software, Product Demonstration, Email Security, Meeting Facilitation, Data Visualization, Email Automation, Productivity Software
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months