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: Data Pipelines, Dataflow, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Quality, Data Warehousing, Apache Spark, Data Integration, Data Migration, Serverless Computing, Data Processing, Google Cloud Platform, Data Management, Apache Hadoop, Big Data, Data Transformation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Database Management, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Management, Data Warehousing, Database Design, SQL, Transaction Processing, Stored Procedure, Data Security, Disaster Recovery, Encryption, Server Side, Data Encryption Standard, Data Integrity
Build toward a degree
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Spreadsheet Software, Timelines, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Presentation, Data Cleansing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Network Routing, TCP/IP, Virtual Networking, Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), General Networking, Cloud Infrastructure, Firewall, Network Security, Cloud Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Business Ethics, Strategic Decision-Making, Data Management, Strategic Thinking, Information Privacy, Market Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Governance, Strategic Leadership, Artificial Intelligence, Market Analysis, Diversity and Inclusion, Regulatory Requirements, Social Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Virtual Networking, Network Monitoring, Google Cloud Platform, Containerization, Network Performance Management, Software-Defined Networking, Wide Area Networks, Cloud Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Routing, Network Architecture, Real Time Data, Performance Management
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Metasploit, Exploitation techniques, Penetration Testing, Database Management, Cryptography, Data Import/Export, MySQL, Vulnerability Scanning, Encryption, Brute-force attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Data Encryption Standard, SQL
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Identity and Access Management, Load Balancing, Service Level, Prompt Engineering, Google App Engine, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Application Deployment, Cloud Applications, CI/CD, Cloud Computing, Kubernetes, Microservices, Terraform, Virtual Machines, Cloud Storage, Cloud Services, Virtual Networking, Cloud Computing Architecture
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Edureka
Skills you'll gain: Data Management, Cloud Storage, Cloud Computing Architecture, Serverless Computing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, User Accounts, Operating System Administration, Linux, File Systems, Systems Administration, Authorization (Computing), Security Controls, Data Storage, Identity and Access Management, File Management, System Configuration, Data Storage Technologies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Applications, Google Cloud Platform, Database Development, Data Access, Data Store, Cloud Computing, Software Installation, Web Development Tools, Application Development, Web Development, Cloud Management
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Business Metrics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Marketing Analytics, Bayesian Statistics, Data Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Marketing Effectiveness, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Target Audience, Marketing Strategies, Data Cleansing, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, A/B Testing, Data Collection, Marketing, Interviewing Skills
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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months