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.

Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Security, Data Ethics, Governance, Compliance Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), AI Product Strategy, Risk Management, Business Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Organizational Strategy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Information Privacy, Generative AI, Information Management, Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, Business Leadership
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Digital Design, digital literacy, Infographics, Content Creation, Graphic Design, Multimedia, Brainstorming, Planning, Information Management, Literacy, Lifelong Learning, Computer Literacy, Critical Thinking, Investigation, Data Ethics, Research, Digital Communications, Open Source Technology, Intellectual Property, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), System Configuration, Google Cloud Platform, Event Monitoring, Docker (Software), Linux Administration, Software Installation, Real Time Data, Cloud Computing, Data Security
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Pseudocode, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C and C++, File I/O, Object Oriented Design, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Programming Principles, Debugging, Data Structures, Program Development, Algorithms, Interactive Design, Model Evaluation, Software Engineering, Test Data, Data Validation, Command-Line Interface
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Docs, Collaborative Software, Version Control, Productivity Software, Document Management, Data Sharing, Business Software, Cloud Storage, Technical Documentation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Responsible AI, Presentations, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Data Presentation, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, Data Storytelling, Predictive Modeling, Email Automation, Data Visualization Software, Data Synthesis, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Word, Excel Formulas, Collaborative Software, Microsoft 365, Data Analysis
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Linux, Scripting, Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Unix Shell, Operating System Administration, Data Persistence, Unix Commands, Systems Administration, Command-Line Interface, IT Automation, Unix, Cloud Hosting, Object-Relational Mapping, YAML, Python Programming, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Automation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Data Migration, Google Cloud Platform, Operational Databases, Database Administration, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Database Management
Advanced · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Workflows, Automation, AI Enablement, AI Orchestration, Performance Measurement, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Process Optimization, Project Scoping, Scalability, Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Cyber Threat Hunting, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Continuous Monitoring, Scenario Testing, Technical Communication, Simulations
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Development, Serverless Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Applications, Cloud Services, Application Development, Containerization, Cloud Security, Application Deployment, Identity and Access Management, Integration Testing, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Bioinformatics, Unix, Scientific Visualization, R Programming, Rmarkdown, Unix Commands, Data Analysis, Data Quality, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Python Programming, NumPy, Data Manipulation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks