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: Network Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Infrastructure, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Deployment, Hardware Architecture, Network Performance Management, Risk Management Framework, Interoperability, Software Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, System Configuration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Electronic Discovery, Investigation, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Incident Response, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Security Assessment, Technical Communication, Computer Security Incident Management, Report Writing, Legal Hearings, Cybersecurity, Litigation Support, Fraud detection, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Document Management, Compliance Reporting, Data Collection, Analysis, Management Reporting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Analytics, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Strategy, Data Storage, Data Management, Data Infrastructure, Unstructured Data, Real Time Data
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Embedded Systems, Linux, Internet Of Things, Embedded Software, Basic Electrical Systems, Automation Engineering, User Requirements Documents, Electronics, Functional Requirement, Operating System Administration, Electronic Components, Systems Design, Operating Systems, Requirements Analysis, Network Protocols, Debugging, Application Programming Interface (API), TCP/IP, Python Programming
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Office, Data Entry, Microsoft 365
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Data Encryption Standard, Encryption, Key Management, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cybersecurity, Authentications, Data Integrity, Secure Coding, Algorithms, Computational Thinking
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Amazon S3, Cloud Storage, Amazon Web Services, Data Storage Technologies, Data Storage, Disaster Recovery, Data Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Docs, Version Control, Document Management, Productivity Software, Collaborative Software, Business Writing, Technical Documentation, Cloud Storage
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cost Control, Google Cloud Platform, Cost Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Serverless Computing, Budget Management, System Monitoring, Virtual Machines, Query Languages, Performance Tuning, Financial Management, Resource Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Splunk, System Monitoring, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authentications, Data Storage, Data Management, Enterprise Security, Disaster Recovery, Identity and Access Management, Data Integrity, User Accounts, Dataflow, Data Security, System Configuration, Configuration Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Psychology, Persuasive Communication, Sociology, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Behavior Management, Conflict Management, Research, Diversity Awareness, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon Web Services, Virtual Machines, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Infrastructure, Scalability
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours