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: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Linux, Scripting, Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Unix Shell, Operating System Administration, Data Persistence, Unix Commands, Systems Administration, Command-Line Interface, IT Automation, Unix, Cloud Hosting, Object-Relational Mapping, YAML, Python Programming, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Automation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Data Security, Relational Databases, Disaster Recovery, Cloud Management, Databases, System Monitoring, Data Storage, Data Management, Microsoft SQL Servers, Cloud Storage, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Immigration Law, Case Studies, International Relations, World History, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Cultural Sensitivity, Demography, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

CertNexus
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Incident Management, Information Systems Security, Threat Detection, Cyber Risk, Risk Analysis, Computer Security, Digital Forensics, Network Security, Incident Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Network Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Virtual Networking, Multi-Factor Authentication, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors, User Interface (UI), Usability, Interaction Design, Information Architecture, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Prototyping
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: API Testing, Postman API Platform, OAuth, Application Programming Interface (API), Performance Testing, Security Testing, Software Testing, Restful API, Scenario Testing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Metasploit, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Linux, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Command-Line Interface, Exploitation techniques, Scripting, Vulnerability Assessments, Brute-force attacks, General Networking, Python Programming, Web Applications, Cybersecurity, Data Ethics, Firewall, Network Security, Wireless Networks, System Configuration
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Key Management, Encryption, Amazon CloudWatch, Amazon Web Services, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cloud Security, Event Monitoring, Continuous Monitoring, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Data Security, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), System Monitoring, Amazon S3, Incident Response
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Session Initiation Protocols, Android Studio, Android Development, Internet Of Things, Communication Systems, Network Protocols, Telecommunications, Wireless Networks, Mobile Development, Application Development, Embedded Systems, Open Source Technology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: ServiceNow, Problem Management, Incident Management, IT Service Management, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Release Management, Service Management, Change Management, Problem Solving, Root Cause Analysis, IT Management, Operational Efficiency, Automation, Workflow Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Data Sharing, Manufacturing Operations, Business Transformation, Workflow Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Data Storage, Process Management, Interoperability, Innovation, Goal Setting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks