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.

Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Cloud Computing, Virtualization, Network Infrastructure, Microsoft Azure, Firewall, Computer Networking, Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, Virtual Machines, Network Monitoring, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Data Encryption Standard, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Key Management, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Encryption, Brute-force attacks, Authentications, Arithmetic, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Data Integrity, Probability, Computer Science
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Endpoint Detection and Response, Event Monitoring, Security Controls, Network Monitoring, Data Integrity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Supervised Learning, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Reinforcement Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

CertNexus
Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Vulnerability, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, Computer Security, Data Security, Human Factors (Security), Security Strategy, Security Controls, Cyber Security Strategy, Application Design, Computer Programming, Design, Python Programming, Design Strategies, Javascript, Node.JS, JavaScript Frameworks
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Coursera
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Hardening, DevSecOps, Vulnerability Assessments, Responsible AI, Identity and Access Management, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Threat Modeling, Model Deployment, Model Evaluation, CI/CD, Continuous Monitoring, AI Personalization, Resilience, Compliance Management, Containerization, Engineering
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Network Security, Business Software, Computer Hardware, Cybersecurity, Microsoft Office, Desktop Support, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Troubleshooting, Technical Support and Services, Technical Support, Hardware Troubleshooting, Generative AI, Operating Systems, Collaborative Software, System Support, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Application Security, Cloud Computing
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Brute-force attacks, Encryption, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Data Storage, Vulnerability Assessments, Wireless Networks, Authentications, Data Security, Cyber Attacks, Drupal, Mac OS, Linux, Blockchain
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

CertNexus
Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Awareness Training, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Mobile Security, Generative AI, Cyber Security Policies, Human Factors (Security), Computer Security, Email Security, Data Security, Safety and Security, Data Ethics, Cloud Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Artificial Intelligence, Regulatory Compliance, Prompt Engineering, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Threat Modeling, AI Enablement, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence, Incident Response, Deep Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Network Security, Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Operating System Administration, Cyber Attacks, Hardening, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Engineering, Malware Protection, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Incident Response, Network Monitoring, Incident Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Generative Model Architectures, Generative AI, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Image Analysis, Convolutional Neural Networks, Model Evaluation, Responsible AI, Deep Learning, Data Ethics, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning, Image Quality, Unsupervised Learning, Information Privacy, Data Synthesis
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months