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.

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Spreadsheet Software, digital literacy, Data Entry, Computer Literacy, Information Technology, Document Management, Graphical Tools
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universitat Politècnica de València
Skills you'll gain: Quality Management, ISO 9000 Series, Web Analytics and SEO, Security Awareness, Information Technology, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Malware Protection, Cybersecurity, Business Technologies, Information Systems, Global Marketing, E-Commerce, Digital Advertising, Digital Transformation, Business Strategy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Data Transformation, Unstructured Data, Anomaly Detection, Data Integration, Data Cleansing, Event Monitoring, Scalability, Data Modeling, Continuous Monitoring, System Monitoring, Data Visualization, Data Governance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: User Accounts, Data Storage Technologies, Operating Systems, Software Installation, Desktop Support, Microsoft Windows, System Configuration, Linux, Information Systems Security, Performance Tuning, Mac OS, Information Technology, System Support, File Systems
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Metadata Management, Data Governance, Data Management, Data Modeling, Data Integration, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Data Quality, Data Compilation, Data Processing, Data Literacy, Data Presentation, Docker (Software), Application Programming Interface (API), Application Lifecycle Management, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: AI Workflows, AI Orchestration, Agentic Workflows, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI Agents, AI Enablement, Agentic systems, AI Security, Prompt Patterns, Salesforce, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Application Lifecycle Management, Data Governance, Data Integration, Data Architecture, Automation, Business Requirements, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Data Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Services, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Emerging Technologies, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Virtual Machines, Serverless Computing, Microservices, DevOps
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Knowledge Transfer, Data Sharing, Technical Documentation, Document Management, Collaboration, Teamwork, Information Architecture, Productivity, Operational Efficiency, Content Management, Information Management, Business Communication, Digital Communications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cloud Security, Cyber Security Policies, Microsoft Azure, Identity and Access Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Malware Protection, Network Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Threat Management, Firewall, Endpoint Security, Threat Detection, Virtual Networking, Encryption, Event Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

EC-Council
Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Threat Management, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Security, Threat Detection, Vulnerability Scanning, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Brute-force attacks, Exploitation techniques, Application Security, Human Factors (Security), Web Applications, Mobile Security, Internet Of Things, Authentications, Encryption, Wireless Networks
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Akamai Technologies, Inc.
Skills you'll gain: SQL, Linux, Endpoint Security, Database Management, Incident Response, Relational Databases, Network Security, Database Systems, Vulnerability Scanning, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Ubuntu, Linux Administration, File Systems, Routing Protocols, OSI Models, Application Development, Remote Access Systems, Scripting, MySQL
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Compliance Reporting, Governance, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Project Management, Security Controls, Compliance Auditing, Project Management Software, Auditing, Identity and Access Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks