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: OS Process Management, Operating Systems, System Programming, Performance Tuning, C (Programming Language), Data Structures, Debugging
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Mobile Security, Networking Hardware, Hardware Troubleshooting, USB, Computer Hardware, System Configuration, Peripheral Devices, Computer Displays, Data Storage
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Metasploit, Penetration Testing, Exploitation techniques, Brute-force attacks, Cyber Security Assessment, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Security, Remote Access Systems, Network Protocols, Command-Line Interface, Network Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Security, LLM Application, Threat Detection, Endpoint Detection and Response, Threat Modeling, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Threat Hunting, Generative AI Agents, Agentic Workflows, Agentic systems, Cyber Governance, Incident Response, Cyber Security Strategy, Data Ethics, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Risk Mitigation, Technology Strategies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Data Storage Technologies, Cloud Storage, Security Management, System Monitoring, NoSQL, Encryption, SQL, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Software As A Service, Scalability, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Applications, Cloud Development, Amazon S3, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Management, Cloud Deployment, Application Security, Systems Integration, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Cloud Security, Performance Tuning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Database Management, Database Theory, Databases, Database Development, SQL, Database Management Systems, MySQL, Transaction Processing, Stored Procedure, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Modeling, Unified Modeling Language, Data Access, Data Integrity, Query Languages, Diagram Design, Application Development
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Operating Systems, Desktop Support, Network Troubleshooting, Network Infrastructure, System Configuration, Computer Hardware, System Support, Microsoft Windows, Information Systems Security, Mac OS, Information Technology, Software Installation, Technical Support, Operating System Administration, Networking Hardware, Data Storage, Network Security, Command-Line Interface, Peripheral Devices
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Technical University of Munich (TUM)
Skills you'll gain: Amazon Bedrock, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Product Development, User Experience Design, Model Evaluation, Design Thinking, AI Product Strategy, User Research, Amazon Web Services, New Product Development, Generative AI, Innovation, Machine Learning, Design Research, Problem Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI Security, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Ethical Standards And Conduct, Model Evaluation, Human Centered Design, Data Quality
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon CloudWatch, Amazon DynamoDB, Database Management, AWS CloudFormation, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Infrastructure, Amazon S3, Cloud Computing, Public Cloud, Cloud Storage, Data Security, Virtual Networking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Workspace, Collaborative Software, Collaboration, Productivity Software, Business Communication, Communication, Spreadsheet Software, Project Management, File Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months