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.

Institute for the Future
Skills you'll gain: Visionary, Systems Thinking, Responsible AI, Strategic Thinking, Brainstorming, Game Theory, Creative Thinking, Dealing With Ambiguity, Collaboration, Interviewing Skills, Emerging Technologies, Strategic Planning, Innovation, Cognitive flexibility, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Empathy, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Applications, System Monitoring, Virtual Machines, Cloud Management, Event Monitoring, Network Monitoring, Cloud Platforms
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering, AI Enablement, Customer experience improvement, Technology Strategies, Large Language Modeling, Solution Design, Innovation, Google Cloud Platform, Business Transformation, Business Strategy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Quantum AI
Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Emerging Technologies, Hardware Architecture, Failure Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Theoretical Computer Science, Mathematical Modeling, Computer Architecture, Simulations, Linear Algebra, Computer Science
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Finance, Financial Forecasting, Annual Reports, Return On Investment, Business Valuation, Cash Flows, Securities (Finance)
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Scanning, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), SQL
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Terraform, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Management, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Cloud Infrastructure, Proxy Servers, Database Design
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Hunting, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cyber Security Policies, Threat Detection, Security Controls, Threat Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Firewall, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Continuous Monitoring, Endpoint Security, Network Monitoring, Malware Protection
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Network Monitoring, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Incident Response, Anomaly Detection, Network Analysis, Digital Forensics, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Protocols, Threat Detection, Technical Communication, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Computer Security, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Responsible AI, Data Security, Security Strategy, Information Assurance, Security Awareness, Personally Identifiable Information, Risking, Infrastructure Security, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Threat Modeling, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Linux, Cybersecurity, Operating System Administration, Operating Systems, Windows PowerShell, Unix Commands, Microsoft Windows, Computer Systems, Mac OS
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Politecnico di Milano
Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Platforms, Deep Learning, Hardware Architecture, Information Technology, Internet Of Things, Machine Learning Methods, Cloud Computing, Embedded Systems, Data Centers
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks