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 Toronto
Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, Spatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, GIS Software, Data Mapping, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Visualization, Metadata Management, Query Languages, Global Positioning Systems, Quantitative Research, Data Compilation, Typography, Data Manipulation, Data Storytelling, Data Modeling, Design Elements And Principles, Image Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Storage vMotion, IT Automation, Hardening, Package and Software Management, Network Troubleshooting, Command-Line Interface
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: File Management, Cloud Storage, Collaborative Software, Google Workspace, Document Management, Microsoft Office, Data Sharing
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), VPN Clients, Virtual Networking, Google Cloud Platform, Network Routing, Network Security, System Configuration, Virtual Machines
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Generative AI, Cloud Deployment, Generative Model Architectures, Google Cloud Platform, Image Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Email Automation, Document Management, Management Reporting, Workflow Management, No-Code Development, Records Management, Microsoft 365
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing, Performance Measurement, Business Metrics, Customer Engagement, Business-To-Consumer, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Integrated Marketing Communications, Program Management, Marketing Budgets, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, A/B Testing, Information Privacy, Data Security
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Whizlabs
Skills you'll gain: AWS SageMaker, AWS Kinesis, Data Integration, Data Lakes, Business Intelligence, Apache Hive, Apache Spark, Amazon Web Services, Extract, Transform, Load, Big Data, Apache Hadoop, Real Time Data, Applied Machine Learning, Data Pipelines, Data Processing, Serverless Computing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Agile Product Development, User Story, Continuous Delivery, Persona Development, Agile Software Development, Sprint Planning, Peer Review, Agile Methodology, Product Testing, Agile Project Management, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Design Thinking, Team Building, Customer Analysis, Analytics, Product Development, Business Analytics, Persona (User Experience)
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Pivot Tables And Charts, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis, Collaborative Software, Descriptive Statistics, Data Presentation, Data Manipulation, Data Management, Cloud Computing
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Network Monitoring, Routing Protocols, Software-Defined Networking, TCP/IP, Network Routing, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Performance Management, System Monitoring, Network Planning And Design, Disaster Recovery, Computer Networking, Network Architecture, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Administration, Network Protocols, Border Gateway Protocol, Document Management, Software Installation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Mainframe Technologies, Mainframe Computing, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Infrastructure, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Cloud Applications, Enterprise Architecture, z/OS, Software Architecture
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks