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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.


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    Knowledge Accelerators

    Customer Service Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Service, Problem Solving, Customer Support, Greeting Customers, Help Desk Support, Customer and Client Support, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Technical Support and Services, Customer Relationship Management, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Customer Complaint Resolution, Empathy, Customer Engagement, Customer experience improvement, Process Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.9K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Introduction to Microsoft Power Platform

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, No-Code Development, Data Integration, Power BI, Data Modeling, Application Development, Case Studies, Business Solutions, Security Controls

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    177 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    Introduction to Python for Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Operations, IT Automation, Scripting, Python Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    430 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Google Sheets

    Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Google Workspace, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Data Visualization, Version Control, Collaborative Software, Data Management, Data Analysis Software, Data Sharing, Data Import/Export

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    722 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Kennesaw State University

    An Employee's Guide to Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Incident Response, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security Awareness Training, Network Security, Security Awareness, Remote Access Systems, Mobile Security, Malware Protection, Human Factors (Security), Email Security, Identity and Access Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Google Advanced Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, A/B Testing, Sampling (Statistics), Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Data Ethics, Feature Engineering, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Science, Tableau Software, Machine Learning, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Interviewing Skills, Python Programming

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    11K reviews

    Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Oracle SQL Databases

    Skills you'll gain: Oracle SQL Developer, SQL, Oracle Databases, PL/SQL, Database Design, Database Theory, Database Management Systems, Relational Databases, Database Management, Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Storage, Transaction Processing, Stored Procedure, Data Management, Query Languages, Network Architecture, Diagram Design, Command-Line Interface, Data Modeling

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    921 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Learn SQL Basics for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Data Governance, SQL, Apache Spark, Distributed Computing, Descriptive Statistics, Data Lakes, Data Storytelling, Peer Review, Data Quality, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Pipelines, JSON, Statistical Analysis, Data Modeling, Performance Metric, Database Design, Data Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Data Visualization

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    17K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Pentesting APIs

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, API Testing, Application Programming Interface (API), Security Testing, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Penetration Testing, Application Security, Restful API, Authentications, Personally Identifiable Information, Brute-force attacks, Security Engineering, Threat Modeling, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, Exploitation techniques, Data Security, Business Logic, Authorization (Computing), Cybersecurity

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Securing AI Data and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Threat Modeling, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cloud Security, Data Governance, Secure Coding, Data Security, DevSecOps, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Zero Trust Network Access, Application Security, Security Controls, Security Requirements Analysis, Data Quality, Cyber Security Policies, Security Engineering, Compliance Management, Identity and Access Management, Vulnerability Management

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    The Microsoft 365 Ecosystem

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Collaborative Software, Microsoft Teams, Productivity Software, Endpoint Security, Microsoft Windows, Automation, Microsoft Outlook, Data Loss Prevention, Data Security, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    135 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    Memory, Encryption, and Protecting Data in Android

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Key Management, Exploit development, Android (Operating System), Secure Coding, Mobile Security, Data Security, Authentications, Application Security, Network Security, Exploitation techniques, File Systems

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular information security courses

  • Customer Service Fundamentals: Knowledge Accelerators
  • Introduction to Microsoft Power Platform: Microsoft
  • Introduction to Python for Cybersecurity : Infosec
  • Google Sheets: Google Cloud
  • An Employee's Guide to Cybersecurity: Kennesaw State University
  • Google Advanced Data Analytics: Google
  • Oracle SQL Databases: LearnQuest
  • Learn SQL Basics for Data Science: University of California, Davis
  • Pentesting APIs: Packt
  • Securing AI Data and Applications: Coursera

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