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 Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Network Security, TCP/IP, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Software-Defined Networking, Network Architecture, Virtual Networking, Wide Area Networks, Network Protocols, General Networking, Network Routing, Network Routers, Network Troubleshooting, Linux, Virtualization, Kubernetes, Computer Networking, Network Switches, Terraform
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Building Information Modeling, Data Modeling, 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Construction, Engineering Practices, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Pipelines, Data Lakes, Apache Airflow, Data Security, Data Transformation, Apache Spark, Disaster Recovery, Cloud Infrastructure, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Database Architecture and Administration, PySpark, Performance Tuning, Terraform, Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Architecture, Data Integration, Cloud Computing, SQL, Data Governance
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Product Management, Product Development, Product Lifecycle Management, Usability Testing, Product Planning, Project Management Life Cycle, Product Roadmaps, Stakeholder Management, Competitive Analysis, Product Testing, Product Requirements, Commercialization, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Stakeholder Analysis, Market Analysis, Team Building, Market Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Version Control, Data Science, R (Software), GitHub, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Programming, Exploratory Data Analysis, Software Installation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Oracle Cloud, Oracle Databases, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Database Application, Cloud Security, Data Storage, Computing Platforms, Cloud Storage, Cloud Computing, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Virtual Networking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Matlab, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Debugging, Mathematical Software, Development Environment, Computer Science, User Interface (UI), Data Structures, Engineering Calculations, Plot (Graphics), Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Swift Programming, Mobile Security, Mobile Development, Secure Coding, IT Security Architecture, Application Security, Data Validation, Vulnerability Assessments, Cryptography, Application Programming Interface (API), JSON
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Containerization, Cloud-Native Computing, Application Deployment, YAML, Devops Tools, Command-Line Interface, Google Cloud Platform, Web Applications, Cloud Deployment, Data Persistence, Development Environment, Configuration Management, Virtual Networking, Nginx, CI/CD, MongoDB, Service Management, Infrastructure Security
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Docs, Gmail, Google Sheets, Google Workspace, Presentations, Spreadsheet Software, Calendar Management, File Management, Excel Formulas, Collaborative Software, Document Management, Excel Macros, Sales Presentations, Product Demonstration, Setting Appointments, Email Security, Meeting Facilitation, Data Visualization, Productivity Software, Email Automation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Knowledge Accelerators
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Policies, AI Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Risk, Email Security, Mobile Security, Safety and Security, Identity and Access Management, Remote Access Systems, Multi-Factor Authentication, Artificial Intelligence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Cyber Governance, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Cryptography, Network Security, Cyber Risk, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Detection, Vulnerability Assessments, Incident Response
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks