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 Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Strategy, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Security Awareness, Threat Modeling, Information Privacy, Infrastructure Security, Risk Management, Vulnerability Assessments
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Persona Development, Search Engine Marketing, Content Creation, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Content Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Target Audience, Data Analysis, Digital Media Strategy, Analytics, Branding, Target Market, Digital Marketing, Forecasting, Content Marketing
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Professional Networking, English Language, Oral Expression, Business Communication, Rapport Building, Telephone Skills, Language Competency, Presentations, Relationship Building, Verbal Communication Skills, Grammar, Vocabulary, Communication, Scheduling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Serverless Computing, Microsoft Azure, Microservices, NoSQL, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Deployment, Front-End Web Development, Cloud Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Platform As A Service (PaaS), Software Development, Cloud Computing, Microsoft Visual Studio, DevOps
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Google Cloud Platform, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Tensorflow, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, Artificial Intelligence, Model Deployment, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Excel Formulas, Process Flow Diagrams, Business Process Modeling, User Story, Business Requirements, Stakeholder Management, Data Modeling, Microsoft Excel, Software Development Life Cycle, Requirements Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Quality Management, Diagram Design, Pivot Tables And Charts, Microsoft Visio, Power BI, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Business Analysis, Data Analysis
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months
Cisco Learning and Certifications
Skills you'll gain: Network Performance Management, Wireless Networks, Wide Area Networks, TCP/IP, Network Routing, Network Infrastructure, Performance Tuning, Network Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, Routing Protocols, Network Planning And Design, Network Switches, Virtual Networking, Network Administration, Local Area Networks, Software-Defined Networking, Network Protocols, Network Analysis, IT Infrastructure, Configuration Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Pivot Tables And Charts, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis, Collaborative Software, Descriptive Statistics, Data Presentation, Data Manipulation, Data Management, Cloud Computing
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Spring Boot, Full-Stack Web Development, React.js, IntelliJ IDEA, Application Programming Interface (API), Object-Relational Mapping, JavaScript Frameworks, Integrated Development Environments, Front-End Web Development, YAML, Web Applications, Web Development Tools, Back-End Web Development, Data Access, User Interface (UI), MongoDB, UI Components, Application Frameworks, Databases
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Leeds
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Development, Cloud Applications, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Software As A Service, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Lakes, Cloud Engineering, Data Warehousing, Data Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Data Architecture, Data Management, Cloud Storage, Data Integration, SQL, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: YAML, Kubernetes, Application Deployment, Scalability, Cloud Deployment, Devops Tools, Containerization, Continuous Deployment, DevOps, Google Cloud Platform
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours