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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Tax Returns, Tax Preparation, Income Tax, Payroll Tax, Tax, Payroll, Tax Laws, Expense Management, Revenue Recognition, Compensation and Benefits
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Technical Design, Technical Services, System Implementation, System Configuration, Cloud Computing, User Provisioning, Data Storage, Solution Architecture, Cloud Applications, Cloud Management, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Test Planning, Cloud Storage, Scalability
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Information Privacy, Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Compliance Management, Personally Identifiable Information, Program Standards, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Program Development, Data Sharing, Regulatory Requirements
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Applications, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Deployment, Application Development, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Internet Of Things, Application Deployment, Software Development, Distributed Computing, Scalability, Real Time Data
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Unsupervised Learning, Data Ethics, Statistical Visualization, Data Storytelling, Big Data, Relational Databases, Supervised Learning, Database Systems, Dataflow, Data Visualization Software, Databases, Statistical Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Predictive Analytics, R Programming, Data Analysis, SQL, Predictive Modeling, Python Programming
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, IT Security Architecture, Computer Networking, Systems Administration, IT Infrastructure, Network Security, Operating System Administration, Cybersecurity, Network Architecture, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, TCP/IP, Security Awareness, Desktop Support, Active Directory, File Systems, Technical Support, OS Process Management, Computer Hardware, Microsoft Windows, Software Installation
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Linux Administration, Public Key Infrastructure, Linux, Linux Servers, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Firewall, Remote Access Systems, Operating System Administration, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Network Security, Security Controls, Infrastructure Security, Identity and Access Management, System Monitoring, File Management, Systems Administration, Cybersecurity, Information Technology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Princeton University
Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Operations Research, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Network Routing, Java Programming, Linear Algebra
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Assessments, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Brute-force attacks, Application Security, Network Security, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Cloud Security, API Testing, Wireless Networks
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Psychiatry, Clinical Psychology, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Pharmacology, Public Health, Health Policy, Gerontology, Mental Health, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Science and Research, Substance Abuse, Research, Hospice, Medication Administration, Health Care, Clinical Research, Mental and Behavioral Health, Exercise Science
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Public Cloud, Cloud Computing Architecture, Terraform, Load Balancing, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Virtual Machines, Virtual Networking, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Managed Services, Network Security, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Data Lakes, Data Architecture, Data Warehousing, Google Cloud Platform, Data Security, Data Management, Data Integration, Data Processing, Big Data, Metadata Management, Cloud Storage, Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Cloud Computing Architecture, Open Source Technology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months