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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Entry, Productivity Software, Data Manipulation, Expense Management, Budgeting, Inventory Management System, Data Management, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Business Analysis
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Application Deployment, Command-Line Interface, Development Environment, Nginx, Computing Platforms, Software Installation, Node.JS, Virtual Machines, React.js
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Meta
Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Django (Web Framework), Database Management, Database Application, SQL, Databases, Python Programming, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Malware Protection, Personally Identifiable Information, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Vulnerability Scanning, Information Privacy, Data Security, Security Awareness, Human Factors (Security), User Accounts
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Spring Boot, Full-Stack Web Development, React.js, IntelliJ IDEA, Application Programming Interface (API), Object-Relational Mapping, JavaScript Frameworks, Integrated Development Environments, Front-End Web Development, YAML, Web Applications, Web Development Tools, Back-End Web Development, Data Access, User Interface (UI), MongoDB, UI Components, Application Frameworks, Databases
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Zero Trust Network Access, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Security Assessment, IT Security Architecture, Network Security, Threat Modeling, Security Strategy, Security Controls, Cloud Security, Authentications, Identity and Access Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Database Administration, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management, Apache Airflow, Operational Databases, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Data Warehousing, Data Pipelines, Extract, Transform, Load, Database Design, SQL, Data Architecture, Performance Tuning, Disaster Recovery, Data Security, Data Import/Export, Data Transformation
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Engineering Drawings, Architectural Drawing, SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit, Building Information Modeling, Drafting and Engineering Design, 3D Modeling, Mechanical Drawings, Computer-Aided Design, Technical Drawing, Construction Estimating, Structural Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Architectural Engineering, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Civil and Architectural Engineering, Engineering Management, Blueprint Reading, Estimation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing Architecture, Technical Design, System Design and Implementation, Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, Solution Architecture, Data Migration, Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Architecture, Virtual Machines, Identity and Access Management
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Geographic Information Systems, Environment, Environmental Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Spatial Analysis, Sustainability Standards, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Hydrology, Economics, Governance, Stakeholder Engagement, Case Studies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Centers, Ansible, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Switches, Computing Platforms, Virtual Networking, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Infrastructure, Network Engineering, Border Gateway Protocol, Infrastructure Security, Network Monitoring, Data Storage Technologies, Automation, Event Monitoring, Configuration Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Linux, Scripting, File I/O
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours