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.

Institute for the Future
Skills you'll gain: Visionary, Systems Thinking, Responsible AI, Strategic Thinking, Brainstorming, Game Theory, Creative Thinking, Dealing With Ambiguity, Collaboration, Interviewing Skills, Emerging Technologies, Strategic Planning, Innovation, Cognitive flexibility, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Empathy, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Driving engagement, Behavioral Economics, Human Factors, UI/UX Strategy, User Experience, Persona (User Experience), User Centered Design, User Experience Design, Usability Testing, Psychology, Experimentation, Design Strategies, Trustworthiness, Motivational Skills, Social Skills, Behavioral Management, Product Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Data Encryption Standard, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Cryptography, Encryption, Brute-force attacks, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Recruitment, Talent Recruitment, Professional Development, Virtual Teams, People Development, Cultural Diversity, Human Capital, Professional Networking, Team Building, Lifelong Learning, Innovation, Decision Making, Employee Onboarding, Change Management, Time Management, Learning Strategies, Emerging Technologies, Branding
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Command-Line Interface, GitLab, Collaborative Software, File Management, Software Development Tools
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Google Cloud Platform, Google Sheets, Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Analytics, Scripting, Data Presentation, Google Workspace, Cloud API, Data Compilation
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Alibaba Cloud Academy
Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Performance Tuning, Application Performance Management, Cloud Applications, Cloud Management, Redis, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Services, Middleware
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Apple software proficiency, Mac OS, User Accounts, System Support, Software Installation, Apple Hardware proficiency, File Management, System Configuration, Technical Support, General Networking, Data Storage, Data Management, Network Administration, Computer Networking, Encryption
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Cisco Learning and Certifications
Skills you'll gain: Multiprotocol Label Switching, Network Planning And Design, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Troubleshooting, Routing Protocols, Border Gateway Protocol, Network Engineering, Computer Networking, Network Administration, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Routers, Wide Area Networks, Network Monitoring, Network Routing, TCP/IP, Network Performance Management, Network Protocols, Service Level Agreement, Service Level, Network Architecture
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: SQL, Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Systems, Performance Tuning, Databases, Database Administration, Query Languages
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Terraform, Virtual Networking, Virtual Machines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Network Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, IT Automation, Network Security, Verification And Validation, Cloud Deployment, Network Model
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Tensorflow, Applied Machine Learning, Google Cloud Platform, Predictive Modeling, Data Processing, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Data Science
Advanced · Project · Less Than 2 Hours