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: Splunk, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, System Monitoring, Scripting, Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Scatter Plots, Pivot Tables And Charts, Servers, Data Visualization Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Software Installation, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Pipelines, Authentications, Unstructured Data, Data Visualization, Windows Servers, Network Troubleshooting
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Slack (Software), Collaborative Software, Productivity Software, Team Building, Coordinating, Consolidation, Organizational Skills, Workflow Management, People Management, Business Communication, Business Process Management, Business Development
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Javascript, Data Analysis, Microsoft Visual Studio
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Software Design, Databases, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), User Interface (UI), Algorithms, Data Analysis, Java, Data Structures, Data Processing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Web Analytics, Content Performance Analysis, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Automation, Data Analysis, Customer Insights, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Analysis, Web Analytics and SEO, Model Evaluation, Anomaly Detection, Continuous Monitoring, Quality Assessment, Verification And Validation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Data Mining, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Classification Algorithms, Big Data, Artificial Neural Networks, Regression Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Supervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Unsupervised Learning, Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Deep Learning, Data Preprocessing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Network Routing, Geographic Information Systems, Virtual Machines, Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Networking, Network Architecture
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Smart Goals, Professional Development, Personal Development, Planning, Self-Motivation, Decision Making, Time Management, Productivity, Prioritization, Empowerment, Psychology, Enthusiasm, Coaching, Scientific Methods, Adaptability
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, R Programming, Data Manipulation, Statistical Programming, Data Analysis, File Management, Integrated Development Environments, Programming Principles, Data Science, Data Structures, Computer Programming
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Goal-Oriented, Growth Mindedness, Stress Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Relationship Management, Professional Development, Customer Relationship Management, Interpersonal Communications, Service Recovery, Business Communication, Strategic Communication, Compassion, Solution Delivery
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Analytics, Google Cloud Platform, Big Data, Data Visualization Software, Data Cleansing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, SQL, Cloud Storage, Solution Architecture, Data Storage
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months