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.

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Computer Security, Operating Systems, Security Engineering, Infrastructure Security, Network Security, Security Controls, Information Systems Security, Security Testing, Threat Modeling, Security Requirements Analysis, Virtualization, Cyber Security Assessment, Virtual Machines, Authorization (Computing), Cryptography, Identity and Access Management
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

SkillUp
Skills you'll gain: Personally Identifiable Information, Cybersecurity, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Privacy, Data Security, Threat Detection, Data Loss Prevention, Incident Response, Data Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Management, Data Storage, Data Integrity, Data Ethics, Regulation and Legal Compliance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Cybersecurity, Pedagogy, Student Engagement, Blockchain, Digital pedagogy, Algorithms, Data Security, Teaching, digital literacy, Cryptography, Technical Communication, Diversity Awareness, K-12 pedagogy, Information Privacy, Emerging Technologies, Computer Networking, Digital Transformation, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Computer Science
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Vector Databases, Embeddings, Big Data, Google Gemini, Data Processing, Identity and Access Management, Google Cloud Platform, LLM Application
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: OAuth, Cloud Security, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, Google Cloud Platform, Proxy Servers
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: API Gateway, Cloud API, Application Programming Interface (API), Google Cloud Platform, Proxy Servers, Network Support
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Management, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, Capacity Management, Application Deployment, Virtual Machines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), User Accounts, System Monitoring, Data Management, Cloud Storage, Virtual Networking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Artificial Intelligence, Unstructured Data, Document Management, Data Processing, Python Programming
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: IT Management, Business Transformation, Workforce Management, Digital Transformation, Technology Strategies, Operational Efficiency, Information Technology, Product Strategy, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Financial Management, Cost Management, Business Analysis, Expectation Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Budgeting, Microsoft Excel, Budget Management, Operating Budget, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Financial Data, Microsoft Office
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Continuous Deployment, Application Deployment, CI/CD, Release Management, Cloud Deployment, Regression Testing, Google Cloud Platform, Load Balancing, Application Development, Cloud Computing
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Alibaba Cloud Academy
Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Load Balancing, Cloud Computing, Database Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Data Security, Servers, Cloud Storage, Data Storage Technologies, Scalability, Encryption, Disaster Recovery
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months