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: Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Hardware Troubleshooting, Data Storage Technologies, System Configuration, Computer Architecture, Peripheral Devices, Computer Displays
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Assessments, Persona Development, Coordination, Safety and Security, Record Keeping
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: IBM Cloud, Model Deployment, AI Enablement, Self Service Technologies, Application Deployment, Customer Inquiries, Customer Engagement, Cloud Computing, Customer Service, Natural Language Processing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Administration, Operating System Administration, File Systems, User Accounts, Data Storage, Systems Administration, File Management, Performance Tuning, Data Storage Technologies, System Configuration, Security Controls
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, Application Security, Security Controls, Secure Coding, Security Testing, Authentications, Threat Management, Dependency Analysis, Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, Risk Analysis, Data Validation, Supply Chain
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Administration, Operating System Administration, Linux Commands, User Accounts, Command-Line Interface, Systems Administration, Operating Systems, User Provisioning, Service Management, System Configuration, System Monitoring, Graphical Tools, File Management
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Customer Communications Management, Customer experience strategy (CX), Integrated Marketing Communications, Cross-Channel Marketing, Service Level, Systems Integration, Security Controls
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Strategy, Cloud Computing Architecture, Competitive Analysis, Cloud Services, Cloud Deployment, Business Transformation, Responsible AI, Cloud Security, Statistical Visualization, Cloud Infrastructure, Big Data, Cloud Platforms, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Cloud Computing, Apache Hadoop, Product Lifecycle Management, Generative AI, Data Science
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Project Management, Sprint Planning, User Story, Knowledge Transfer, Goal Setting
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Databricks, Apache Spark, Microsoft Azure, Data Integration, PySpark, Data Lakes, Jupyter, File Systems, Data Processing, Big Data, Cloud Storage, Cloud Computing Architecture
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Data Integration, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Import/Export, Marketing Analytics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Development, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Applications, Containerization, Generative AI, Cloud Storage, Identity and Access Management, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Prompt Engineering, Network Infrastructure, Virtual Machines, Virtual Networking, Load Balancing, Serverless Computing, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months