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.

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Creative Thinking, Multimedia, Cognitive flexibility, Photo Editing, Music, Storytelling, Brainstorming, Critical Thinking, Aesthetics, Systems Thinking, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Diagram Design, Ideation, User Accounts, Data Import/Export, Data Visualization, Productivity Software, Account Management, Collaborative Software, Data Analysis
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, System Configuration, Software Architecture, Authentications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Splunk, System Monitoring, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authentications, Data Storage, Data Management, Enterprise Security, Disaster Recovery, Identity and Access Management, Data Integrity, User Accounts, Dataflow, Data Security, System Configuration, Configuration Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI Agents, Model Deployment, Agentic systems, AI Workflows, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Real Time Data, Business Process Automation, IT Automation, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), No-Code Development, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud-Based Integration, Business Transformation, Python Programming, Cloud API, Data Analysis, Restful API, API Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: SQL, Business Reporting, Report Writing, Performance Reporting, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis, Query Languages, Database Development, Data Manipulation, Analytical Skills, Prompt Engineering Tools, Data Transformation, Business Analysis, Technical Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Apache Hive, Apache Hadoop, Data Warehousing, SQL, Performance Tuning, Databases, Query Languages, Database Management, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Data Processing, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

H2O.ai
Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Large Language Modeling, AI Enablement, Generative AI, Web Applications, Artificial Intelligence, Data Processing, Prompt Engineering, Agentic systems, Application Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: User Story, Project Estimation, Sprint Planning, Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Estimation, Stakeholder Communications, Backlogs, Agile Product Development, Stakeholder Management, Project Controls, Prioritization, Project Management, Forecasting, Release Management, Continuous Monitoring
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

AI CERTs
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, Secure Coding, Restful API, Application Security, Application Design, Cloud Applications, Software Development Tools, Systems Integration, Full-Stack Web Development, Interoperability, FinTech, Scripting, Payment Systems, Solution Architecture, Cryptography, Emerging Technologies, Development Testing, Transaction Processing
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Google Workspace, Security Controls, Cloud Security, Security Management, Mobile Security, Data Security, User Accounts, Application Security, Authentications, Identity and Access Management, Multi-Factor Authentication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Large Language Modeling, Vulnerability Management, Prompt Engineering, Application Security, Security Controls, Google Cloud Platform, API Design, Application Development, System Configuration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months