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: Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Containerization, DevOps, Application Deployment, Scalability, Load Balancing, YAML, Capacity Management, Disaster Recovery, System Monitoring, Maintainability, Command-Line Interface
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Excel Macros, Infographics, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis, Forecasting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Product Support, Help Desk Support, Technical Support, Google Cloud Platform, Service Level, Service Management, Cloud Services, Issue Tracking, Problem Management, Technical Communication, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Private Cloud, Virtual Networking, Load Balancing, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Services
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Dataflow, Google Cloud Platform, Splunk, Data Pipelines, Cloud Storage, Kubernetes, Event Monitoring
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtual Networking, Network Monitoring, Network Routing, Google Cloud Platform, Computer Networking, Network Security, Network Performance Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Firewall, Load Balancing, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Learning Management Systems, Collaborative Software, Digital pedagogy, Teaching, Augmented Reality, Game Design, Virtual Environment, Emerging Technologies, Technology Strategies, Information Privacy, Social Media
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Cisco Learning and Certifications
Skills you'll gain: Network Performance Management, Wide Area Networks, TCP/IP, Network Routing, Network Monitoring, Network Administration, Network Infrastructure, Network Protocols, Telecommunications, Service Level, System Configuration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Security, Cloud Security, Virtual Networking, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Threat Detection
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Large Language Modeling, Model Deployment, Prompt Engineering, Security Testing, Security Controls, Vulnerability Management, Security Management, Application Programming Interface (API), System Configuration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Metasploit, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Assessments, Brute-force attacks, Web Applications, Cybersecurity, Firewall, Network Security, Wireless Networks, Network Analysis, SQL
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
The University of Hong Kong
Skills you'll gain: Journalism, digital literacy, Media and Communications, Research, Investigation, Social Impact, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months