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 System
Skills you'll gain: Data Encryption Standard, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Cryptography, Encryption, Brute-force attacks, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Software-Defined Networking, Cloud Deployment, Virtual Networking, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Infrastructure, Application Deployment, Cloud Platforms, Containerization, Computer Networking, Network Architecture, Kubernetes, Microservices, Infrastructure Architecture, Virtualization, Hardware Architecture
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: White-Box Testing, Acceptance Testing, Software Development Methodologies, Configuration Management, Debugging, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Testing, Software Development, Software Engineering, Unified Modeling Language, System Testing, Integration Testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Unit Testing, Secure Coding, Test Case, Requirements Analysis, Waterfall Methodology, Agile Methodology, Project Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Endocrinology, Physiology, Neurology, Clinical Practices, Life Sciences, Medical Terminology, Biology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Differentiated Instruction, Pedagogy, Instructional Strategies, Human Learning, Cultural Diversity, Research, Student-Centred Learning, Media and Communications, Curriculum Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cyber Operations, Threat Modeling, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Exploitation techniques, AI Security, Threat Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Human Factors (Security), Security Awareness, Security Testing, Cyber Attacks, Network Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Compliance Management, Microsoft 365, Compliance Auditing, Microsoft Azure, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Data Governance, Cloud Security, Records Management, Data Loss Prevention, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Threat Detection, Risk Management Framework, Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics, Data Security, Risk Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Business Process Automation, Automation, Business Process, IT Automation, Workflow Management, Robotic Process Automation, Business Workflow Analysis, Business Technologies, Operational Efficiency, Compliance Management, Security Controls, Continuous Improvement Process, Return On Investment, Change Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, .NET Framework, Software Design Patterns, Maintainability, Software Architecture, Object Oriented Design, C# (Programming Language), Microsoft Visual Studio, API Design, Restful API, Development Testing, User Interface (UI), Debugging, Unit Testing, Systems Architecture, Front-End Web Development, Integration Testing, Authentications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

EDUCBA
Skills you'll gain: Unix Shell, Shell Script, Bash (Scripting Language), Unix Commands, Unix, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Linux, File I/O, File Systems, Programming Principles, File Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Data Modeling, Database Management, Google Cloud Platform, SQL, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Cloud Computing
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, File I/O, Data Collection, Simulations, Data Analysis, Microsoft Visual Studio, C (Programming Language), Statistical Analysis, Automation, Program Development, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Storage, Descriptive Statistics, Data Visualization Software, Debugging
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months