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: Data Storytelling, Presentations, Rmarkdown, Data Presentation, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization, Ggplot2, Data Validation, Spreadsheet Software, Data Visualization Software, Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Tableau Software, Data Literacy, Data Processing, Dashboard, Business Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Databases
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Media Planning, Spreadsheet Software, A/B Testing, Return On Investment, Marketing Analytics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Google Analytics, Pivot Tables And Charts, Performance Measurement, Performance marketing, Digital Marketing, Data Presentation, Google Ads, Marketing Budgets, Marketing, Web Analytics and SEO, Data Analysis, Stakeholder Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Data Warehousing, Relational Databases, Business Intelligence, Decision Support Systems, Data Modeling, Database Management Systems, Data Visualization, Database Management, Dashboard, Business Process Management, SQL, Star Schema, Data Governance, Oracle Databases, Data Integration, Performance Measurement, MicroStrategy, Extract, Transform, Load, Business Analytics
Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Data Processing, Big Data, Data Warehousing, Cloud Services, Data Storage, Cloud Infrastructure, Dataflow, Cloud Computing, Database Administration, Databases, Virtual Networking, Load Balancing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Virtual Machines, Identity and Access Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Virtual Networking, Wide Area Networks, Network Performance Management, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Cloud Deployment, Package and Software Management, Configuration Management, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Computer Security Awareness Training, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Responsible AI, Information Privacy, Social Impact, Media and Communications, Personally Identifiable Information, Artificial Intelligence, Algorithms
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Google Cloud Platform, Information Privacy, Federated Learning, Threat Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Data Security, Model Deployment, Safety and Security, Data Governance, Encryption
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Spatial Analysis, ArcGIS, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, Data Quality, Data Mapping, Data Modeling, Vector Databases, Data Management, Data Storage, Data Sharing, Data Manipulation, Relational Databases, Query Languages, Analytics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Active Directory, Azure Active Directory, Group Policy, Hyper-V, Windows Servers, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Cloud Infrastructure, Containerization, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Remote Access Systems, Microsoft Servers, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Virtual Networking, Cloud Platforms, Microsoft Azure, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Data Storage Technologies, Windows PowerShell, Network Infrastructure, Cloud Storage
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Spreadsheet Software, Data Visualization, Trend Analysis, Data Analysis
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Insurance, Insurance Policies, Risk Management, Underwriting, Financial Planning, Long Term Care, Asset Protection, Wealth Management, Disabilities, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Case Studies, Needs Assessment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Firewall, Network Security, Threat Detection, Infrastructure Security, Virtual Networking, Cloud Security, Cyber Security Policies, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months