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.

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Event-Driven Programming, Algorithms, Combinatorics, Graph Theory, Programming Principles, Application Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Probability, Video Game Development, Bioinformatics, Interactive Design, Animation and Game Design, Python Programming, Data Analysis, User Interface (UI), Computer Science, Computer Programming
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Decision Support Systems, Data Warehousing, Data Mining, Database Design, Business Intelligence, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Star Schema, Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Theory, Data Visualization Software, Snowflake Schema, Data Presentation, Database Systems, Database Development, Data Visualization, Business Reporting, Database Management Systems
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Prompt Engineering, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Application Deployment, Google App Engine, Containerization, Cloud Management, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Storage, Cloud Services, Virtual Machines, Cloud Deployment, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud-Native Computing, Generative AI Agents, Identity and Access Management, CI/CD, Cloud Computing, Continuous Deployment
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Assessment, Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Policies, Data Ethics, Cyber Governance, Computer Security, Technical Communication, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Natural Language Processing, Generative Model Architectures, Transfer Learning
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Policies, Linux Commands, Cyber Security Assessment, Command-Line Interface, Cybersecurity, Security Testing, Cloud Computing, Linux, Risk Management Framework, Network Monitoring, Security Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Operating Systems, Cyber Risk, Cloud Services, Exploitation techniques, General Networking, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Payment Systems, FinTech, Blockchain, Payment Processing, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Banking, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Credit/Debit Card Processing, Banking Services, Emerging Technologies, Investment Management, Wealth Management, Asset Management, Investments, Fundraising, Banking, Capital Markets, Consumer Lending, Credit Risk, Market Dynamics
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Generative AI Agents, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Security, Google Workspace, Agentic Workflows, AI Workflows, Agentic systems, Data Access, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Enterprise Security, Data Store, Data Integration, Artificial Intelligence, Case Studies, Data Security, Authorization (Computing), Application Deployment, Retrieval-Augmented Generation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, International Relations, Cyber Operations, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Governance, Network Infrastructure, Diplomacy, General Networking, Conflict Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Security Management, Human Factors (Security), Political Sciences, Media and Communications, Social Studies, Psychology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Relational Databases, Cloud Applications, AI Personalization, Power BI, Performance Tuning, Cloud Hosting, Model Deployment, Anomaly Detection, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Services, .NET Framework, Cloud Management, Performance Analysis, Cloud Development, Azure DevOps, Big Data
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: API Testing, Unit Testing, Node.JS, Hardening, Application Performance Management, Authentications, Software Testing, System Monitoring, Secure Coding, Performance Tuning, Back-End Web Development, Postman API Platform, Application Programming Interface (API), Server Side, Application Deployment, Security Testing, Web Development Tools, JSON, MongoDB, GitHub
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Development, Cloud Applications, Application Deployment, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Services, Google App Engine, Prompt Engineering Tools, Containerization, Cloud Platforms, Generative AI, Service Level, Microservices, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Cloud Computing Architecture
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months