Cybersecurity courses can help you learn network security, risk management, encryption techniques, and incident response strategies. You can build skills in threat analysis, vulnerability assessment, and implementing security protocols to protect sensitive information. Many courses introduce tools like firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and security information and event management (SIEM) software, showing how these tools support the skills needed to safeguard digital environments.

University of Leeds
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cybersecurity, Data Security, Data Integrity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Disaster Recovery, Computer Security Incident Management, Business Continuity, Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Cyber Security Policies, Investigation, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Digital Forensics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Royal Holloway, University of London
Skills you'll gain: Human Factors (Security), Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Risk, Security Awareness, Social Sciences, Culture, Psychology, Survey Creation, Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, API Design, Amazon Web Services, Embedded Software, Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Programming Interface (API), Network Protocols, Microservices, Cloud Applications, Cloud Services, Communication Systems, Embedded Systems, Cloud Technologies, Cybersecurity, Software Development, Wireless Networks
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Linux, Cybersecurity, Operating System Administration, Operating Systems, Windows PowerShell, Unix Commands, Microsoft Windows, Computer Systems, Mac OS
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Vulnerability Assessments, Application Security, Vulnerability Management, Secure Coding, Hardening, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Authorization (Computing), Cryptography, System Configuration, Encryption
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Infrastructure, Cybersecurity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Association of International Certified Professional Accountants
Skills you'll gain: Digital Assets, Blockchain, Asset Management, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Security Controls, Multi-Factor Authentication, Authentications, Financial Market, Market Data, Financial Regulations, Regulatory Compliance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fortinet, Inc.
Skills you'll gain: Event Monitoring, Network Administration, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Network Security, System Monitoring, System Configuration, Cybersecurity, Network Troubleshooting, Multi-Factor Authentication, Data Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Hunting, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Management, Digital Forensics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Platforms, IT Security Architecture, Cloud Services, Cloud Technologies, Infrastructure Security, Application Security, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Computer Science, Risk Management Framework, Information Technology, Encryption
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cyber Operations, Threat Management, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Scripting, Python Programming, Encryption, Network Protocols
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks