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: Networking Hardware, Network Monitoring, OSI Models, Routing Protocols, Software-Defined Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Network Architecture, Network Protocols, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Network Security, TCP/IP, Network Routing, Computer Networking, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Administration, Network Performance Management, Local Area Networks, Hardening, Intrusion Detection and Prevention
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Project Risk Management, Project Controls, Project Management, IT Infrastructure, Software Development Life Cycle, Information Technology, Project Portfolio Management, Project Scoping, Cloud Infrastructure, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Risk Management, Resource Management, IT Security Architecture, Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Change Control, Compliance Management, Waterfall Methodology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, NoSQL, Database Administration, Data Store, Database Systems, Cloud Storage, Database Theory, Data Storage, Cloud Services, Data Storage Technologies, Data Security, Data Management, Query Languages, Application Programming Interface (API)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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: Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Incident Response, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Security Strategy, Risk Mitigation, Emergency Response, Network Analysis, Technical Writing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Responsible AI, Data Lakes, Data Storytelling, Data Governance, Google Gemini, Data Visualization, Dashboard, Data Architecture, Data Pipelines, Data Visualization Software, Data Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Generative AI, Data Cleansing, Gemini, Cloud Storage, Data Transformation, Identity and Access Management, Data Literacy
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 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

Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Penetration Testing, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Metasploit, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Testing, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Exploitation techniques, Brute-force attacks, Virtual Machines, Software Documentation, Technical Documentation, Microsoft Windows, Windows PowerShell, Linux Commands, Scripting, Remote Access Systems
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months
Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Information Systems Security, Systems Administration, Desktop Support, Computer Networking, OSI Models, Routing Protocols, Cloud Infrastructure, Package and Software Management, Operating System Administration, Network Security, Application Security, Cybersecurity, Help Desk Support, Software Installation, Network Protocols, Computer Hardware, Cloud Computing, Customer Service, Debugging
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Risk Management, Business Continuity Planning, Asset Protection, Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Risk Mitigation, Vendor Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Management, Cyber Risk, Compliance Management, Asset Management, Security Awareness, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Management, Security Controls
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Zero Trust Network Access, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Security Assessment, IT Security Architecture, Computer Security, Network Security, Threat Modeling, Security Strategy, Security Controls, Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Metasploit, Penetration Testing, Malware Protection, Exploitation techniques, Database Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Brute-force attacks, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Scanning, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Data Import/Export, MySQL, Encryption, Mobile Security, Linux, Linux Administration
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months