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: Virtual Machines, OpenShift, VMware ESX Servers, Virtualization, vCenter Server, Virtual Networking, Kubernetes, Data Migration, Command-Line Interface
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Data Sharing, Multimedia, Music, Video Production, Electronic Media, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Photography
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Computer Networking, Network Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Software-Defined Networking, Automation, Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cloud Security, Cloud Applications, Wide Area Networks
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Data Management, Database Design, SQL, Databases, Database Administration, Query Languages, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Integrity, Data Manipulation
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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: Linux Commands, Package and Software Management, File Management, Command-Line Interface, Unix Commands, Ubuntu, Linux Administration, System Monitoring, Linux Servers, Remote Access Systems, Unix Shell, User Accounts, OS Process Management, General Networking, IT Automation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Finance, Accounting, Financial Accounting, Business Valuation, Financial Statements, Financial Management, Corporate Finance, Return On Investment, Entrepreneurial Finance, Risk Analysis, Cash Flows, Equities, Loans
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Court Systems, Case Law, Political Sciences, Public Safety and National Security, Social Studies, Civil Law, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Public Policies, Governance, Cultural Diversity
Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Emerging Technologies, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Big Data, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Artificial Intelligence, Diversity and Inclusion, Decision Making, Data Science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Storage, Command-Line Interface, Capacity Management, Scalability, Data Management
Advanced · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Data Sharing, Identity and Access Management, Authorization (Computing), Data Access, Google Cloud Platform, User Accounts, Data Migration, Data Management, Cloud Computing
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, DevSecOps, Security Testing, Software Development Methodologies, Configuration Management, Software Development, Software Configuration Management, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Testing, API Testing, Threat Modeling, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud Security, Risk Management Framework, Change Control
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks