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.

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cost Control, Google Cloud Platform, Cost Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Serverless Computing, Budget Management, System Monitoring, Virtual Machines, Query Languages, Performance Tuning, Financial Management, Resource Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Probability, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Inference, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution, Statistics, Data Literacy, Sampling (Statistics), Applied Mathematics, Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Quantitative Research, Data Science, Theoretical Computer Science, Sample Size Determination, Artificial Intelligence
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Universiteit Leiden
Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Operational Risk, Risk Analysis, Safety and Security, Environmental Issue, Cyber Security Strategy, Decision Making, Public Health
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Algorithms, Life Sciences
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Business Analytics, Productivity Software, Business Analysis, Data Manipulation, Descriptive Statistics, Analysis, Statistics, Excel Formulas, Data Cleansing, Mathematical Software
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Data Visualization Software, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Matplotlib, Python Programming, NumPy, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Pandas (Python Package), Debugging, Data Manipulation, Integrated Development Environments, Data Structures, Data Analysis, Scripting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Employee Onboarding, Team Motivation, Interviewing Skills, Organizational Leadership, Data Strategy, Team Management, Team Building, People Management, Technical Management, Recruitment, Data Science, Cross-Functional Collaboration
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Inference, Statistical Reporting, R (Software), Statistical Methods, Statistics, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Data Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Probability Distribution, Software Installation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Cisco Learning and Certifications
Skills you'll gain: Development Environment, Software Development Methodologies, CI/CD, DevOps, IT Automation, Version Control, Continuous Integration, Network Engineering, Program Development, Docker (Software), Software Development, Software Engineering, Virtual Environment, Git (Version Control System), Waterfall Methodology, Agile Methodology, Software Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Probability, Statistical Inference, Estimation, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution, Statistics, Markov Model, Data Literacy, Statistical Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Applied Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Data Analysis, Data Science, Theoretical Computer Science, Machine Learning Algorithms, Mathematical Theory & Analysis
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Threat Modeling, Enterprise Architecture, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Threat Management, Network Security, Systems Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Solution Architecture, Endpoint Security, Data Security, Risk Analysis, Remote Access Systems, Case Studies, Risk Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Security, OSI Models, Network Routing, Network Infrastructure, Software-Defined Networking, Local Area Networks, Virtualization
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months