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: Firewall, Network Security, Linux, Linux Administration, Security Controls, Hardening, Ubuntu, File Management, Authorization (Computing), File Systems, System Configuration, Command-Line Interface
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, Docker (Software), Containerization, Microservices, DevOps, Application Deployment, YAML, Virtualization, Command-Line Interface
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Information Technology Operations, Disaster Recovery, Document Management, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Information Technology, Change Control, Safety and Security, Technical Communication, Linux, Microsoft Windows, Personally Identifiable Information, Remote Access Systems, Scripting, Bash (Scripting Language), Artificial Intelligence, Windows PowerShell, Software Installation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Integration, Microsoft Azure, Authorization (Computing), Azure Active Directory, Event-Driven Programming, Cloud Infrastructure, Authentications, Cloud Storage, Disaster Recovery, Data Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Database Design, Cloud Security, Data Infrastructure, Event Monitoring, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Application Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud Deployment, Identity and Access Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Software Installation, File Management, IT Automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), YAML, System Configuration, DevOps
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, Stakeholder Engagement, Database Design, Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Extract, Transform, Load, Tableau Software, Data Warehousing, Stakeholder Communications, Data Pipelines, Business Reporting, Data Mart, Data Visualization, Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems, Business Process, AI Enablement, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, SQL
Build toward a degree
Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, DevOps, YAML, Continuous Deployment, Application Programming Interface (API), Authorization (Computing), Application Deployment, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Application Security, Authentications, Configuration Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Software Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance, Test Automation, Test Tools, Test Script Development, Acceptance Testing, Agile Software Development, Test Case, Software Testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Agile Methodology, User Story, Agile Project Management, Automation, Analysis, Collaboration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, Virtual Networking, Virtualization, Network Planning And Design, Software-Defined Networking, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Protocols, Cloud Infrastructure, Local Area Networks, Wireless Networks, Wide Area Networks, Virtual Machines
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Serverless Computing, Cloud Applications, Back-End Web Development, Cloud Development, Database Development, Cloud API, Data Store, Cloud Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Data Management, User Accounts
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: MySQL, MySQL Workbench, SQL, Data Cleansing, Query Languages, Data Manipulation, Database Management, Databases, Data Quality, Relational Databases, Data Entry
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Data Access, Google Cloud Platform, Dashboard, Machine Learning, SQL, Applied Machine Learning, Data Import/Export, Big Data, Data Storytelling, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Data Visualization Software, Database Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Data Analysis, Data Architecture
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months