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.

Skills you'll gain: Google Docs, Document Management, Productivity Software, Writing, Business Writing, File Management, Personal Development
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Prometheus (Software), Google Cloud Platform, Application Deployment, Managed Services, Kubernetes, Capacity Management, Cloud Management
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Selenium (Software), Software Testing, Security Testing, Test Automation, Performance Testing, Functional Testing, Test Script Development, Test Tools, Test Execution Engine, Test Planning, Application Security, Mobile Development, Browser Compatibility
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Kubernetes, Distributed Computing, Load Balancing, Multi-Cloud, Cloud Applications, Google Cloud Platform, Microservices, Network Routing
Advanced · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Power Apps Component Framework, Application Lifecycle Management, Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Azure DevOps, Microsoft Copilot, Application Deployment, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Postman API Platform, Microsoft Azure, Mobile Development, CI/CD, Application Programming Interface (API), TypeScript
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, API Gateway, Cloud API, Application Programming Interface (API), Virtual Environment, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Google Cloud Platform
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: File Systems, File Management, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Storage, Kubernetes, Data Storage, Cloud Management
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Instructional Design, Problem Solving, digital literacy, Educational Materials, Emerging Technologies, Learning Management Systems, Innovation, Quality Assurance, Planning, Resourcefulness, Learning Strategies, Systems Analysis, Solution Design, Design Strategies, Creative Thinking, User Centered Design, Technical Documentation, Virtual Environment
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Earned Value Management, Stakeholder Management, Program Management, Stakeholder Communications, Agile Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management Office (PMO), Agile Methodology, Project Performance, Team Leadership, Project Schedules, Virtual Teams, Team Building, Conflict Management, Change Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Return On Investment, Strategic Leadership, Communication, Risk Management
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Digital Forensics, Disaster Recovery, Risk Management Framework, Cybersecurity, NIST 800-53, Threat Management, Risk Management, Security Strategy, Network Security, Security Controls, Vulnerability Assessments, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Cloud Computing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Package and Software Management, Network Administration, Cloud Deployment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Risk Analysis, Decision Making, Predictive Analytics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Business Modeling, Data Analysis, Process Optimization, Market Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Microsoft Excel, Exploratory Data Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks