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: Routing Protocols, Network Protocols, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Infrastructure, TCP/IP, Border Gateway Protocol, Network Routers, Computer Networking, Wireless Networks, Network Routing, Network Troubleshooting, Network Switches, Local Area Networks
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Governance, Marketing Analytics, Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Accounting, Infographics, Data Management, Data Collection, Data Quality, Data Visualization Software, Internal Controls, Classification Algorithms, Business Analytics, Business Analysis, AI Personalization, Analytics, Data Analysis, Power BI, Machine Learning
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Maintenance, Operating System Administration, iSCSI Configuration, System Software
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Design, Storytelling, Layout Design, Typography, Adobe InDesign, Design Research, Information Architecture, Color Theory, Adobe Photoshop
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Persistence, Docker (Software), Command-Line Interface, Data Storage, DevOps, Development Environment, Application Deployment, General Networking, Software Installation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Docker (Software), Containerization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, CI/CD, Devops Tools, DevOps, Prometheus (Software), Continuous Deployment, Development Environment, Application Deployment, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Nginx, Docker (Software), YAML, Git (Version Control System), Grafana, Containerization, Load Balancing, Configuration Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Networking Hardware, Data Storage, Command-Line Interface, Peripheral Devices, Active Directory, Technical Support and Services, System Configuration, Cyber Security Assessment
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: User Story, Behavior-Driven Development, DevSecOps, Agile Project Management, Test Driven Development (TDD), Backlogs, Sprint Planning, Agile Software Development, Kanban Principles, Agile Methodology, Continuous Integration, Project Risk Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Lean Methodologies, Scaled Agile Framework, DevOps, Risk Management, Scrum (Software Development), Agile Product Development, Management Reporting
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Google Gemini, Generative AI, Multimodal Prompts, Application Lifecycle Management, Prototyping, Application Development, Model Deployment, Google Cloud Platform
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Gemini, Generative AI, Productivity, Google Workspace, Prompt Engineering
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks