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: Data Storytelling, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Database Design, Shiny (R Package), Data Visualization, Data Wrangling, Dashboard, Exploratory Data Analysis, Relational Databases, Data Analysis, Ggplot2, Model Evaluation, Data Presentation, SQL, Plot (Graphics), Databases, Data Manipulation, Web Scraping, R Programming
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Security Testing, Threat Modeling, Exploitation techniques, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Extensible Markup Language (XML)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Load Balancing, Cloud Management, Application Deployment, Scalability, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Computing, Linux Servers, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Architecture, Virtual Machines, Web Applications
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, Application Deployment, Cloud Applications, Load Balancing, Web Applications, Cloud API, Application Performance Management, Web Servers
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Data Import/Export, Data Capture, Unstructured Data, Scripting, Data Manipulation
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Adobe XD, User Experience Design, Usability Testing, Figma (Design Software), Responsive Web Design, Information Architecture, Wireframing, User Experience, Prototyping, UI/UX Research, Presentations, Design Reviews, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Story, Storyboarding, Ideation, Mockups, Software Documentation, User Research, User Centered Design
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: R Programming, R (Software), Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Inference, Data Analysis, Quantitative Research, Regression Analysis, Research Design, Graph Theory
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Google Cloud Platform, NoSQL, Data Access, Big Data, Command-Line Interface
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft SQL Servers, Data Storage Technologies, Database Architecture and Administration, Disaster Recovery, Database Management, Cloud Storage, Google Cloud Platform, Software Installation
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Windows PowerShell, Operating System Administration, Software Installation, Operating Systems, Package and Software Management, Microsoft Windows, Continuous Deployment, System Configuration, IT Infrastructure, Simulations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Services, Public Cloud, Application Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Requirements Analysis, White-Box Testing, Software Architecture, Acceptance Testing, Software Development Methodologies, Unified Modeling Language, Software Development Life Cycle, Configuration Management, Debugging, Software Design, Process Driven Development, Software Engineering, Software Testing, Object Oriented Design, Functional Requirement, Data Modeling, Systems Design, Project Management, Project Planning
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months