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.

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Windows PowerShell, Operating System Administration, Software Configuration Management, Patch Management, System Monitoring, Active Directory, Software Installation, System Configuration, Data Maintenance, Microsoft Intune (Mobile Device Management Software), Microsoft Servers, Configuration Management, Operating Systems, System Support, Package and Software Management, Microsoft Windows, Azure Active Directory, SQL Server Reporting Services, Systems Administration
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pittsburgh
Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Cloud Computing, Cloud Deployment, Apache Spark, Web Services, Cloud Technologies, Cloud Services, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Cloud Computing Architecture, PySpark, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Development, Distributed Computing, Data Processing, Cloud Storage, Docker (Software), Virtualization, Containerization, Restful API, Data Architecture
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Development, Cloud Applications, Authentications, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud-Based Integration, Web Applications, User Accounts, Web Development, Network Security
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Software Installation, Containerization, Microsoft Windows, Event Monitoring, System Configuration, Cloud Computing, Data Security
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing, Public Cloud, Site Reliability Engineering, Expense Management, Cloud Infrastructure, DevOps, Corporate Sustainability, Identity and Access Management, Governance, Cost Management, Sustainable Business, Capacity Management, Cost Control, Financial Controls, System Monitoring, Customer Support
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Internet Of Things, Dataflow, Real Time Data, Data Storage, Data Storage Technologies, Query Languages
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), Containerization, Data Pipelines, CI/CD, Docker (Software), Jenkins, Application Deployment, DevOps, LLM Application, Continuous Integration, Hugging Face, Large Language Modeling, Test Case, Restful API, Serverless Computing, Generative AI, Command-Line Interface, Natural Language Processing, Computer Programming, Cloud Computing
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Project Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Agile Software Development, Agile Project Management, Milestones (Project Management), Project Schedules, Stakeholder Management, Project Documentation, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Communications, Engineering Documentation, Interpersonal Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Penetration Testing, Threat Management, Security Testing, Network Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Program Management, Stakeholder Communications, Communication Planning, Scheduling, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Procurement, Solution Delivery, Cost Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Teamwork, Leadership and Management, Organizational Change, Agile Product Development, Kanban Principles, Project Portfolio Management, Strategic Leadership, Communication, Risk Management
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Erasmus University Rotterdam
Skills you'll gain: Economic Development, Community Development, Entrepreneurship, Economics, Project Design, Sustainable Development, Socioeconomics, International Relations, Competitive Analysis, New Business Development, Case Studies, Social Studies, Innovation, Policy Development, Governance, Natural Resource Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Wide Area Networks, Virtual Networking, Network Architecture, Network Routing, Network Security, Network Administration, Routing Protocols, Network Performance Management, Network Engineering
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks