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.

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Serverless Computing, Containerization, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Cloud Security, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Services, Docker (Software), Information Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Development, Cloud Deployment, Database Management Systems, Application Deployment, Database Management, Databases
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Job Analysis, Adaptability, Professional Development, Dealing With Ambiguity, Personal Development, Lifelong Learning, Branding, Gap Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Self-Awareness, Dashboard, Portfolio Management, Goal Setting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Android (Operating System), Android Development, Mobile Development, Data Management, User Interface (UI), Human Computer Interaction, Event-Driven Programming, Network Model, Geographic Information Systems, Interactive Design, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Storage, Animations, Computer Programming, Computer Graphics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Peripheral Devices, Networking Hardware, USB, Data Storage, System Configuration, Computer Networking, Local Area Networks, Data Storage Technologies, Display Devices, General Networking, Memory Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Cybersecurity, Prompt Engineering, Threat Modeling, Cyber Security Assessment, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Testing, Network Security, Exploitation techniques
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Statistical Process Controls, Data Analysis Software, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Tableau Software, Statistical Visualization, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, Process Capability, Minitab, Data Cleansing, Business Intelligence, Statistical Analysis, Data Quality, Analysis, Process Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Document Management, Google Cloud Platform, Jupyter, Cloud Storage, Cloud Platforms, Data Management
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Model Training, Model Evaluation, Tensorflow, Computer Vision, Machine Learning Methods, Development Environment, Image Analysis, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Data Persistence, Artificial Neural Networks
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Distributed Computing, Java Programming, Load Balancing, Middleware, Database Management Systems, NoSQL, Event-Driven Programming, Databases, Systems Architecture, Software Architecture, Computer Systems, Remote Access Systems, Microservices, Scalability, Service Management, Communication Systems
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Apache Spark, Big Data, Amazon Web Services, Business Intelligence, Command-Line Interface, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Processing, Analytics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Performance Improvement, Data Collection, Process Improvement, Process Improvement and Optimization, Business Process, Business Process Improvement, Process Design, Data Strategy, Process Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Performance Measurement, Process Flow Diagrams, Business Priorities, Data Validation, Business Process Modeling, Plan Execution, Data Capture, Operational Performance Management, Performance Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, Content Management Systems, Web Content, Web Applications, Web Presence, Content Management, Web Design and Development, System Configuration
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours