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.

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Software Design, Usability Testing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Software Architecture, Software Design Patterns, Database Management, Systems Design, Application Security, Design Strategies, Operating Systems
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, User Accounts, Authorization (Computing), Cloud Management, Google Cloud Platform, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cloud API, Cloud Computing, Software Installation, Network Analysis
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Virtual Machines, Cloud Applications, Cloud Development, Application Deployment, Redis, Active Directory, Cloud Computing, Serverless Computing, Application Performance Management, Cloud Storage, NoSQL, Key Management, Cloud Security, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Procurement, Change Control, Project Management Software, Vendor Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Meeting Facilitation, Project Management, CI/CD, Issue Tracking, Request for Proposal, Project Risk Management, Request For Quotation (RFQ), Risk Analysis, Communication Strategies
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Computing, Terraform, Cloud Storage, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing Architecture, Amazon S3, Cloud Deployment, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Database Management, Scalability, Virtual Machines, Databases, Virtualization, Command-Line Interface
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Growth Mindedness, digital literacy, Critical Thinking, Emerging Technologies, Professional Development, Computer Literacy, Safety and Security, Creativity, Technology Strategies, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Collaboration, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Power Apps Component Framework, Power Platform CLI, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Development Environment, Microsoft Azure, Power BI, Data Modeling, Technical Design, Solution Architecture, Business Logic, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Microsoft 365, No-Code Development, Data Architecture, Cloud Development, Authentications, Application Development, Authorization (Computing), Business Workflow Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, NumPy, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Seaborn, Matplotlib, Statistical Visualization, Jupyter, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Science, Machine Learning Methods, Python Programming, Data Preprocessing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Serverless Computing, Data Migration, Cloud Engineering, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, Servers, Cloud Platforms, IT Automation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Remote Access Systems, File Systems, Data Access, Data Storage, File Management, Distributed Computing, Servers, Network Support, Network Protocols, System Configuration, Configuration Management, Open Source Technology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Sciences Po
Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Social Sciences, Digital Transformation, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Data Security, Governance, Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Big Data, Political Sciences, Economics, Information Privacy, Policy Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Services, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Teams, Collaborative Software, Security Controls, Endpoint Security, Cloud Solutions, Zero Trust Network Access, Microsoft Office, Cloud Computing, Threat Management, Information Privacy
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months