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.

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Malware Protection, Threat Modeling, Security Engineering, Network Security, Firewall, Digital Forensics, Code Review, Network Routing, Proxy Servers, Linux, Internet Of Things, Servers
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, TCP/IP, Network Monitoring, Network Protocols, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Network Administration, Network Analysis, Cyber Security Assessment, Linux
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, SQL, Database Design, Hardware Troubleshooting, Databases, Computer Networking, Relational Databases, Network Protocols, Information Technology, Network Routers, Wireless Networks, System Configuration, Peripheral Devices
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Modeling, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Visualization Software, Data Transformation, Business Intelligence, Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Report Writing, Data Import/Export
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

28DIGITAL
Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Threat Modeling, Systems Architecture, Debugging, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, System Programming, Internet Of Things, Application Security, General Networking, Wireless Networks, Operating Systems, Performance Tuning, Linux, Microsoft Windows
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Arithmetic, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Probability, Computer Science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Performance Measurement, Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain Management, Enterprise Resource Planning, Material Requirements Planning, Production Management, Data Integration, Business Process Management, Digital Transformation, Data Security, Internet Of Things, Data Management, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Workspace, Gmail, Google Gemini, Service Management, Scripting, Automation, Document Management, System Configuration, Collaborative Software, Configuration Management, Cloud Storage
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: VMware vSAN, vSphere Networking and Storage, vCenter Server, NSX-T Network Virtualization, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Server Administration, Network Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Research, Higher Education, Planning, Student Services, Cultural Diversity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Detection and Response, Threat Management, Cyber Operations, Security Management, Threat Detection, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Threat Hunting, Security Strategy, Incident Response, Automation, Data Integration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, IT Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Management, Network Security
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours