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: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Cyber Threat Hunting, Endpoint Detection and Response, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Event Monitoring, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Assessment, Continuous Monitoring, Security Management, Malware Protection, Cyber Engineering, Security Testing, Cyber Governance, Linux
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Tableau Software, Data Visualization Software, Exploratory Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Biology, 3D Assets, Anthropology, Anatomy, Laboratory Research, Scientific Methods, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Life Sciences, Spatial Data Analysis, Geospatial Information and Technology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Google Cloud Platform, Generative AI Agents, AI Workflows, AI Orchestration, Agentic systems, LLM Application, AI Security, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Authentications, Prompt Engineering, Authorization (Computing)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Dataflow, Data Pipelines, Apache Kafka, Real Time Data, Extract, Transform, Load, Google Cloud Platform, Big Data, Data Transformation, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

AI CERTs
Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Digital Signal Processing, Data Ethics, Tensorflow, Responsible AI, Augmented Reality, Artificial Intelligence, AI Personalization, Music, Multimedia, Music Performance, Deep Learning, Information Privacy, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Regression Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Analysis, Matplotlib, Random Forest Algorithm, Machine Learning, Data Visualization, Decision Tree Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Python Programming
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: User Story, Negotiation, Data Presentation, Risk Management, Professional Development, Drive Engagement, Business Risk Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: No-Code Development, User Centered Design, Mobile Development, Web Applications, User Interface (UI) Design, Experience Design, UI/UX Research, User Feedback, Functional Testing, Integration Testing, Root Cause Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Systems Engineering, Verification And Validation, Systems Architecture, Configuration Management, Systems Development, Systems Development Life Cycle, Systems Design, Reliability, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Systems Analysis, Systems Integration, Requirements Analysis, Maintainability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Control Systems, Interactive Design, Software Installation, Electronics, Display Devices, Embedded Systems, Electronic Components, Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, Electrical Wiring, Programming Principles, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Security Testing, Application Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Software Testing, Secure Coding, Test Tools, Regression Testing, Unit Testing, Penetration Testing, Security Controls, Computer Security, Test Driven Development (TDD), Debugging, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Computer Programming, Python Programming, Node.JS, Information Privacy, JavaScript Frameworks, Javascript
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks