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.

The University of Chicago
Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Physiology, Anatomy, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Vital Signs, Control Systems, Coordination, Biology, Communication Systems
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google - Spectrum Sharing
Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Wireless Networks, Technical Communication, Communication Systems, Network Infrastructure, Global Positioning Systems, System Configuration, Record Keeping, Verification And Validation, Technical Services, Data Entry, Data Validation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Containerization, Cloud-Native Computing, Application Deployment, YAML, Devops Tools, Command-Line Interface, Google Cloud Platform, Web Applications, Cloud Deployment, Data Persistence, Development Environment, Configuration Management, Virtual Networking, Nginx, CI/CD, MongoDB, Service Management, Infrastructure Security
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Splunk Inc.
Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Ad Hoc Reporting, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Data Processing, Big Data, Data Science, Data Transformation, Query Languages, Analysis, Incident Response, Business Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, GIS Software, Geographic Information Systems, Data Sharing, Spatial Analysis, Metadata Management, Data Quality, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, File Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles, Photography, Photo Editing, Peer Review, Creative Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Image Quality, File Management, Creativity, Storytelling, Digital Publishing, Social Media, Content Creation, Copywriting, Information Privacy, Writing, Web Design and Development
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Jupyter, Data Modeling, Model Deployment, Data Science, Data Preprocessing, Data Cleansing, Data Mining, Model Evaluation, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Business Requirements, Decision Tree Learning, Data Storytelling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cyber Governance, Risk Management, Vendor Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Security Awareness, Security Strategy, Business Risk Management, Cyber Security Policies, Compliance Management, Business Continuity, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Office, Data Entry, Microsoft 365
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Virtualization, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Containerization, Cloud-Native Computing, Serverless Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Security, Cloud Computing, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Management, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtual Machines, Network Troubleshooting, Cloud Platforms, Hyper-V, Software-Defined Networking, Cloud Security, Network Administration
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Education and Training, Adaptive Equipment, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Instructional Design, Visual Impairment Education, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Microsoft Office, Advocacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Power BI, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Dashboard, Microsoft 365, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Business Process Automation, Workflow Management, No-Code Development, Business Process, Generative AI Agents, Data Analysis, Data Integration, Application Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months