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.

University of New Mexico
Skills you'll gain: Web Applications, Full-Stack Web Development, Git (Version Control System), Middleware, Software Architecture, User Interface (UI), Agile Software Development, Application Frameworks, Ajax, Model View Controller, Databases, Relational Databases, Software Development, Ruby on Rails, Software Design Patterns, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Javascript
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Generative AI, Application Development, Artificial Intelligence, Performance Tuning, AI Enablement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, Electronics, System Monitoring, Control Systems, Electronic Systems, Electronic Components, Electrical Systems, Safety Assurance, Test Equipment, Global Positioning Systems, Display Devices, Communication Systems, Engineering, Analysis, Operations
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Storage, MongoDB, Database Management, Data Integration, Data Storage, Database Development, Cloud Services
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Teams, Microsoft 365, Team Management, Group Policy, Azure Active Directory, User Accounts, System Configuration, Identity and Access Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Windows PowerShell, Network Planning And Design, Network Performance Management, Security Controls
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Multi-Cloud, Enterprise Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Platforms, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Solution Architecture, Systems Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Scalability, CI/CD, IT Security Architecture, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Capacity Planning, Systems Analysis, Security Controls, Cost Containment, Blueprinting, Continuous Monitoring
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Theory, MongoDB, Database Development, Database Management Systems, Databases, Data Modeling, Database Architecture and Administration, NoSQL, Relational Databases, Unified Modeling Language, SQL, Data Integrity, Performance Tuning, Diagram Design, Software Architecture, Conceptual Design
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing Architecture, Solution Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Security, Cloud Computing, Public Cloud, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Services, Scalability, Performance Tuning, Operational Excellence, Disaster Recovery
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Document Management, Unstructured Data, Business Process Automation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Computing, Amazon Web Services, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Storage, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Amazon S3, Cloud Applications, Scalability, Database Management, Command-Line Interface, Virtualization, Linux Administration
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, User Accounts, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Multi-Factor Authentication, Group Policy, Google Cloud Platform
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Data Validation, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Entry, Data Integrity, Microsoft Office
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours