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Information Security Courses

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.

Popular Information Security Courses and Certifications


  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Power BI and Power Platform for Productivity

    Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Star Schema, Microsoft Power Platform, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Storytelling, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Power BI, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microsoft Copilot, Data Presentation, Power Platform Architecture & Technical Design, Spreadsheet Software, Data Modeling, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence

    4.4 stars, 855 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (855) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Software Testing and Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, Regression Testing, White-Box Testing, System Testing, Test Automation, Test Planning, Acceptance Testing, Test Engineering, Functional Testing, Test Case, Test Script Development, Test Tools, Software Quality Assurance, Verification And Validation, Unit Testing, Code Coverage, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Integration Testing, Performance Testing, Security Testing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Category: Build toward a degree
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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Advanced Topics and Future Trends in Database Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Data Warehousing, Database Management Systems, Database Systems, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Administration, Database Management, Databases, Database Software, Data Store, Relational Databases, Big Data, Data Architecture, Transaction Processing, Scalability

    4.6 stars, 88 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (88) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Skills for Working as an AWS Cloud Consultant

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Relationship Building, Business Consulting, Relationship Management, Consulting, Social Skills, Leadership, Trustworthiness, Amazon Web Services, Analytical Skills, Branding, Project Coordination, Project Management, Brand Management, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Business Requirements

    4.7 stars, 65 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (65) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Cloud Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Big Data, Cloud Technologies, Apache Spark, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Virtual Networking, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Solutions, Network Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Computer Networking, File Systems, Apache Hadoop, Cloud Applications, Cloud Development, Software-Defined Networking, Data Store

    4.3 stars, 2.1K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.3 (2.1K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    More Introduction to Financial Accounting

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Inventory Accounting, Balance Sheet, Financial Acumen, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Depreciation, Fixed Asset, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Loans, Payment Processing and Collection, Ledgers (Accounting), Equities, Property Accounting, Tax

    4.8 stars, 562 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (562) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Introduction to Operations Management

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Operations, Operational Efficiency, Operational Excellence, Process Improvement and Optimization, Process Analysis, Process Management, Process Optimization, Lean Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Lean Methodologies, Process Mapping, Quality Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Capacity Planning, Quality Management, Capacity Management, Supply Chain Management, Quality Control, Statistical Process Controls

    4.5 stars, 2.9K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (2.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Executive Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Quality, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Employee Onboarding, Data Management, Team Motivation, Technical Communication, Data Analysis, Project Management, Interviewing Skills, Data Science, New Hire Orientations, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Team Management, Analytical Skills, Data Literacy, Leadership, Communication

    4.5 stars, 11K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (11K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    GitHub Copilot for Developers - Zero to Agentic Coding

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub Copilot, AI Security, Prompt Engineering, Model Context Protocol, Agentic Workflows, Prompt Patterns, AI Orchestration, AI Integrations, AI Workflows, Generative AI Agents, GitHub, Secure Coding, Prompt Engineering Tools, Agentic systems, Context Engineering, Git (Version Control System), Context Management, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Computer Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • P

    Packt

    Advanced Java APIs and Functional Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Maintainability, Hardening, Java Programming, Software Design Patterns, Application Security, Software Design, Java, Software Architecture, Memory Management, Object Oriented Design, API Design, Code Reusability, Software Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Functional Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Interoperability, System Programming, C (Programming Language)

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    Lund University

    The Mental Health Clinician and AI

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Precision Medicine, Artificial Intelligence, Mental Health Therapies, Patient Evaluation, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Generative AI, Health Technology, Machine Learning, Diagnostic Tests, Health Informatics, Applied Machine Learning, AI Personalization, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Patient-centered Care, Human Centered Design, Mental Health, Data Security

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Modern Data Warehouse Analytics in Microsoft Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Azure Synapse Analytics, Power BI, Databricks, Microsoft Azure, Database Administration, Cloud Services, Data Warehousing, Data Architecture, Cloud Storage, Database Theory, Databases, Dashboard Creation, Analytics, Big Data, Data Visualization Software, Data Integration, Data Storage Technologies, Data Processing, Data Visualization

    4.5 stars, 135 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (135) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular information security courses

  • Microsoft Power BI and Power Platform for Productivity: Microsoft
  • Software Testing and Automation: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Advanced Topics and Future Trends in Database Technologies: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Skills for Working as an AWS Cloud Consultant: Amazon Web Services
  • Cloud Computing: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • More Introduction to Financial Accounting: University of Pennsylvania
  • Introduction to Operations Management: University of Pennsylvania
  • Executive Data Science: Johns Hopkins University
  • GitHub Copilot for Developers - Zero to Agentic Coding: Packt
  • Advanced Java APIs and Functional Programming: Packt

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