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.

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Software Quality Assurance, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Text Mining, Database Design, Agile Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle, Data Governance, Unsupervised Learning, Interactive Data Visualization, Software Architecture, Plotly, Cybersecurity, Classification Algorithms, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Java, Depreciation, Probability & Statistics, Cash Flows
Earn a degree
Degree · 1 - 4 Years

Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Wide Area Networks, Cloud Deployment, Network Infrastructure, Data Centers, Network Planning And Design, Scalability, Configuration Management, Data Migration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Google Cloud Platform, Google Sheets, Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Analytics, Scripting, Data Presentation, Google Workspace, Cloud API, Data Compilation
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Real Time Data, Digital Transformation, Looker (Software), Business Intelligence, Data Transformation, Data Strategy, Business Intelligence Software, Google Cloud Platform, Big Data, Analytics, Data Storage, Data Storage Technologies, Data Pipelines, Dataflow, Data Management, Cloud Solutions
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Single Sign-On (SSO), Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Active Directory, Multi-Factor Authentication, Microsoft Azure, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), User Accounts, Security Controls, Enterprise Security, Cloud Services
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, MySQL, Relational Databases, SQL, Data Modeling, Databases, Business Intelligence, Big Data, Business Analysis, Data Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Geographic Information Systems, GIS Software, Spatial Analysis, Spatial Data Analysis, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Query Languages, Data Manipulation, Image Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Active Directory, Windows PowerShell, Windows Servers, User Accounts, Microsoft Servers, Scripting, Remote Access Systems, User Interface (UI), Server Administration, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Data Import/Export
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Hardware Troubleshooting, Networking Hardware, Desktop Support, USB, Data Storage, Hardware Architecture, System Configuration, Peripheral Devices, Data Storage Technologies, General Networking, Operating Systems, Display Devices
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Digital Assets, FinTech, Business Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Governance, Financial Services, Financial Regulation, Ledgers (Accounting), Work Breakdown Structure, Project Implementation, Business Modeling, Banking Services, Financial Systems, Project Design, Solution Design, Cryptography, Design, Emerging Technologies, Payment Systems
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Database Management, Star Schema, Dashboard, Data Management, Cloud Storage, Data Storage
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Substance Abuse, Mental and Behavioral Health, Social Studies, Neurology, Behavioral Health, Vulnerability, Health Policy, Public Health, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months