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: Disaster Recovery, Security Management, IT Management, System Monitoring, Cyber Security Policies, Enterprise Security, Security Strategy, Systems Administration, Operating System Administration, Security Controls, Patch Management, Continuous Monitoring, Information Systems Security, Unix
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, MongoDB, Database Development, Database Systems, Databases, Database Management Systems, Database Management, Database Software, Database Administration, Information Management, Apache Cassandra, Data Store, Operational Databases, Database Theory, Database Architecture and Administration, Distributed Computing, Query Languages, Data Modeling, IBM Cloud, Cloud Applications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Administration, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, File Systems, Linux Servers, File Management, Virtualization, Network Troubleshooting, Virtual Machines, Software Installation, Operating System Administration, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Network Administration, System Configuration, Operating Systems, Computing Platforms, General Networking, Local Area Networks, Shell Script
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Amazon Bedrock, Agentic Workflows, AI Workflows, AI Orchestration, Amazon Web Services, Generative AI Agents, Amazon CloudWatch, AI Security, Agentic systems, DevOps, Model Deployment, Devops Tools, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Incident Response
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Business Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Mining, Business Intelligence Software, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Data Management, Data Store, Data Collection, Data Visualization, Analytics, Data Warehousing, Data Wrangling, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Presentation, Statistical Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Virtualization, Hardware Troubleshooting, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Hardware, Cloud Computing, Virtual Machines, Technical Support and Services, Technical Support, General Networking, End User Training and Support, Peripheral Devices, Networking Hardware, System Configuration, Data Storage, Network Administration, Information Technology, Hardware Architecture, Data Storage Technologies, Configuration Management
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, AI Workflows, AI powered creativity, Responsible AI, Data Visualization, Document Management, Verification And Validation, Ideation, Data Presentation, LLM Application, AI literacy, AI Enablement, Generative AI, Risking, Multimodal Prompts, Artificial Intelligence, Data Compilation, Large Language Modeling
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Stakeholder Management, Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma Methodology, Process Improvement, Stakeholder Communications, Lean Six Sigma, Quality Improvement, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Analysis, Process Improvement and Optimization, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Mapping, IT Service Management, Lean Methodologies, Operational Efficiency, Process Analysis, Pareto Chart, Process Optimization, Service Improvement
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Linux, Package and Software Management, Shell Script, Linux Administration, Ubuntu, Linux Commands, Microsoft Windows, Unix Shell, User Accounts, Bash (Scripting Language), Command-Line Interface, Linux Servers, Systems Administration, Unix, Operating Systems, Desktop Support, Windows Servers, System Configuration, Security Management
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Business Analysis, Business Analysis Tools, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Process Modeling, Data Analysis, AI Integrations, AI literacy, Data Storytelling, Artificial Intelligence, Business Process Automation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Business Strategy, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Model Evaluation, Machine Learning
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Literacy, File Management, Data Security, Google Sheets, Databases, Data Access, Data Sharing, Data Storage, Data Quality, Data Collection, Data Manipulation, Relational Databases, SQL, Metadata Management, Unstructured Data
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: User Story, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Agile Methodology, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Kanban Principles, DevOps, Backlogs, Cloud Services, Cloud Development, Cloud Deployment, Sprint Retrospectives, Cloud Security, Cloud-Native Computing, Devops Tools, Continuous Integration, CI/CD
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months