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 Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Data Pipelines, Big Data, Analytical Skills, Data Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Applied Machine Learning, Ideation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Technical Writing, Technical Communication
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Interactive Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, Data Presentation, Infographics, Data Visualization, Dashboard, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), SQL, Data Analysis, Presentations, Natural Language Processing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Application Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Applications, Debugging, Event Monitoring, Cloud Management, Command-Line Interface, Terraform, Cloud Storage
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Amazon Web Services, Self Service Technologies, Usability, User Interface (UI), Human Computer Interaction, AI Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Containerization, Test Case, YAML, Scenario Testing, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Solution Design, Scalability, Network Infrastructure
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Programming Principles, Python Programming
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Hunting, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Malware Protection, Cybersecurity, Data Persistence, Network Analysis, Operating Systems, Virtual Environment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Policy Analysis, Case Studies, Political Sciences, Data Analysis, Responsible AI, Public Policies, Analytics, Model Evaluation, Data Presentation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct, R Programming, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Responsible AI, Google Cloud Platform, AI Security, Data Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Machine Learning, Data Quality
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Network Performance Management, Network Planning And Design, Cloud Computing, Virtual Machines, Network Routing, Load Balancing
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Private Cloud, Virtual Machines, VMware vSAN, VMware ESX Servers, vSphere Networking and Storage, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtual Networking, Google Cloud Platform, NSX-T Network Virtualization, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, vCenter Server, Cloud Storage, General Networking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Workspace, Gmail, Collaborative Software, Business Solutions, File Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months