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: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Metasploit, Penetration Testing, Malware Protection, Exploitation techniques, Database Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Brute-force attacks, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Scanning, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Data Import/Export, MySQL, Encryption, Mobile Security, Linux, Linux Administration
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cucumber (Software), Software Testing, Selenium (Software), Gherkin (Scripting Language), JUnit, Verification And Validation, Test Automation, Unit Testing, Security Testing, Regression Testing, System Testing, Test Case, Software Development Tools, Testability, White-Box Testing, Behavior-Driven Development, Code Coverage, Performance Testing, Development Testing
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Amazon Bedrock, Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Embeddings, Model Deployment, Artificial Intelligence, Application Programming Interface (API)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Networking Hardware, OSI Models, Network Architecture, Network Protocols, Network Security, TCP/IP, Computer Networking, Local Area Networks, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Wireless Networks, Network Routing, Wide Area Networks, Network Switches, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Firewall
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Whizlabs
Skills you'll gain: Ansible, IT Automation, Devops Tools, Automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), DevOps, YAML, Linux, Command-Line Interface, Cloud Infrastructure, Encryption, Security Controls
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Agile Project Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Software Development, Sprint Planning, User Story, Backlogs, Agile Product Development, Project Estimation, Project Management, Estimation, Project Planning
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Storytelling, Ggplot2, Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Data Quality, Anomaly Detection, Descriptive Statistics, Correlation Analysis, Data Manipulation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Social Media Strategy, Content Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Communications, Content Creation, Influencing, Advertising, Marketing, Marketing Psychology, Brand Strategy, Storytelling, Communication
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cloud Security, Authorization (Computing), Cyber Risk, Authentications, Continuous Monitoring, Threat Modeling, Security Controls, Application Security, Secure Coding, System Monitoring, Cryptography, Data Security, Identity and Access Management, Infrastructure Security, Hardening
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Classification Algorithms, Regression Analysis, Data Science, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Feature Engineering, Random Forest Algorithm, Supervised Learning, Logistic Regression, Data Processing, Data Preprocessing, Predictive Analytics, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Business Intelligence, Looker (Software), Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Data Literacy, Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Power BI, Business Analytics, Histogram, Data Analysis, Business Marketing, Trend Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Marketing Budgets, Dashboard, Regression Analysis, Marketing Effectiveness, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Marketing Strategies, Data Analysis, Return On Investment, Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Marketing Channel, Budgeting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks