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: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, Data Presentation, Infographics, Data Visualization, Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Prototyping, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, AI Workflows, Deep Learning, SQL, Data Analysis, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Google Cloud Platform, Malware Protection, Threat Detection, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software, Stakeholder Communications, Dashboard, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Data Entry, Analytical Skills, Business Analysis, Quantitative Research, Problem Solving, Smart Goals
Beginner · Course · 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: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Linux, Scripting, Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Unix Shell, Operating System Administration, Data Persistence, Unix Commands, Systems Administration, Command-Line Interface, IT Automation, Unix, Cloud Hosting, Object-Relational Mapping, YAML, Python Programming, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Automation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Project Risk Management, Requirements Analysis, Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, Risk Management, Project Planning, Requirements Elicitation, Sprint Retrospectives, Requirements Management, Functional Requirement, Business Requirements, Sprint Planning, Software Development Methodologies, Software Development Life Cycle, Scrum (Software Development), Software Technical Review, Risk Management Framework, Product Management, Project Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Amazon S3, Amazon Web Services, AWS CloudFormation, Cloud Storage, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Data Security, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cloud Hosting, Cloud Security, Performance Tuning, Data Storage, Command-Line Interface, Encryption
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Pipelines, Real Time Data, Google Cloud Platform, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Integration, Data Processing, Data Architecture, Analytics, Data Transformation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Vector Databases, MongoDB, NoSQL, Applied Machine Learning, Apache Cassandra, Text Mining, Image Analysis, Node.JS, Database Application
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Technical Documentation, Brute-force attacks, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Virtual Machines, Virtual Environment, Network Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Command-Line Interface, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Monitoring, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Border Gateway Protocol, Network Routing, Wireless Networks, Network Administration, Network Infrastructure, Local Area Networks, Event Monitoring, Network Switches, Network Troubleshooting, Network Protocols, Network Routers, TCP/IP, Network Architecture, Network Security, Service Level
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Storage, Data Storage Technologies, Disaster Recovery, Data Security, Data Storage, Google Cloud Platform, Data Management, Security Controls
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours