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: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Threat Modeling, Application Security, Software Development Life Cycle, DevSecOps, Security Testing, Secure Coding, Security Engineering, Cloud Security, Encryption, Vulnerability Scanning, Software Development, CI/CD, Cloud Platforms, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Configuration Management
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cloud Security, Authorization (Computing), Cyber Risk, Authentications, Continuous Monitoring, Threat Modeling, Security Controls, Application Security, Secure Coding, System Monitoring, Cryptography, Data Security, Identity and Access Management, Infrastructure Security, Hardening
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Services, Relational Databases, Databases, Analytics, Data Storage, Data Lakes, NoSQL, Data Warehousing, SQL, Test Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Malware Protection, Cyber Security Assessment, Threat Detection, Penetration Testing, Threat Management, Exploitation techniques, Infrastructure Security, Network Security, Information Systems Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Earned Value Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Planning, Stakeholder Management, Team Leadership, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Scoping, Project Documentation, Project Schedules, Agile Project Management, Quality Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Risk Management, Cost Management, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Malware Protection, Peripheral Devices, Personally Identifiable Information, Remote Access Systems, Hardware Troubleshooting, Threat Detection, Desktop Support, Threat Management, Help Desk Support, Network Support, Cloud Services, Cybersecurity, Mac OS, Computer Hardware, Microsoft Windows, Technical Support and Services, Electrical Safety, IT Management, Cloud Security
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Amazon S3, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Storage, Version Control, Encryption, Data Storage, Data Encryption Standard
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Applications, Kubernetes, Application Deployment, Load Balancing, Cloud Management, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, CI/CD, Data Storage, Cloud Security, Microservices, Service Level Agreement, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Cloud Storage, Containerization, Terraform
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Incident Response, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Security Strategy, Risk Mitigation, Emergency Response, Network Analysis, Technical Writing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Test Tools, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Event Monitoring, Malware Protection, Network Security
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Business Continuity Planning, Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection, Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, Risk Analysis, Compliance Management, Business Analysis, Digital Forensics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Security Requirements Analysis, Personally Identifiable Information, Incident Response, Compliance Management, Data Security, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Encryption, Data Management, Personal Attributes
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months