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.

Skills you'll gain: Job Control Language (JCL), Mainframe Computing, z/OS, Virtualization, Unix, IBM DB2, IBM Cloud, Data Management, Virtual Machines, Data Storage, Operating System Administration, Infrastructure Architecture, System Programming, Operating Systems, Unix Commands, File Systems, Linux, Computer Architecture, Control Panels, Command-Line Interface
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Earned Value Management, Team Motivation, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Planning, Stakeholder Management, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Scoping, Project Documentation, Project Schedules, Meeting Facilitation, Agile Project Management, Quality Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Risk Management, Cost Management, Scope Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: SQL, Query Languages, Data Access, Relational Databases, Data Manipulation
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Operating Systems, OS Process Management, C (Programming Language), System Programming, Unix, Virtualization, Data Integrity, Debugging, File I/O, Linux, Performance Tuning, Distributed Computing, Data Storage, Command-Line Interface, Virtual Machines, Data Security, Computer Hardware, Scalability, Data Structures
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Ethics, Feature Engineering, Predictive Modeling, AI Enablement, Responsible AI, Real Time Data, Data Visualization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Science, AI Workflows, Data Synthesis, Data Preprocessing, AI Personalization, Data Analysis, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, Stakeholder Engagement, Database Design, Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Extract, Transform, Load, Tableau Software, Data Warehousing, Data Pipelines, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Reporting, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Visualization, Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems, Business Process, AI Enablement, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, SQL
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Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Threat Management, Vulnerability Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Data Security, Cyber Risk, NIST 800-53, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Security Strategy, Security Controls, Risk Management Framework, Identity and Access Management, Encryption, Cryptography
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Security Strategy, Information Systems Security, Threat Detection, Network Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Management, Threat Management, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Security Controls, Incident Response, Vulnerability Assessments, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability, Encryption, Configuration Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: IT Service Management, Technical Support, Desktop Support, Service Level, Help Desk Support, Customer Service, System Support, End User Training and Support, Remote Access Systems, Issue Tracking, Technical Communication, Technical Documentation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, IT Security Architecture, Network Security, Disaster Recovery, Application Security, Business Continuity, Cryptography, Secure Coding, Systems Development Life Cycle, Security Controls, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Infrastructure Security, Safety and Security, Identity and Access Management, Governance, Risk Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, SQL, Database Management Systems, NoSQL, Relational Databases, Data Warehousing, Database Theory, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Administration, Databases, Database Systems, Database Management, Data Modeling, Query Languages, Big Data, Database Application, Data Integrity, Data Access, Data Science, Data Analysis
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Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Storytelling, Video Production, Gemini, Google Docs, Google Workspace, Video Editing, Responsible AI, Proofreading, Prompt Engineering, Productivity Software, Gmail, Workflow Management, LLM Application, AI Enablement, Generative AI, Writing, Collaboration, Project Management, Business Communication
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months