Cybersecurity courses can help you learn network security, risk management, encryption techniques, and incident response strategies. You can build skills in threat analysis, vulnerability assessment, and implementing security protocols to protect sensitive information. Many courses introduce tools like firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and security information and event management (SIEM) software, showing how these tools support the skills needed to safeguard digital environments.

Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Cloud Computing, Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Linux Servers, Cloud Security, Operating Systems, Windows PowerShell, Windows Servers, File Systems, System Software, Mac OS, Command-Line Interface, Active Directory, Computer Systems, Virtual Machines, Firewall, Virtualization, Containerization, User Accounts
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Record Keeping, Security Testing, Data Management, Threat Management, Records Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Authentications, Data Security, Firewall, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, System Testing, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Authorization (Computing), Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Active Directory, Data Ethics, AI Security
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

AI CERTs
Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Encryption
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Data Encryption Standard, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Key Management, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Encryption, Brute-force attacks, Authentications, Arithmetic, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Data Integrity, Probability, Computer Science
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Encryption, Secure Coding, Cryptography, File I/O, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Debugging, Scripting, Data Structures
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Services, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Emerging Technologies, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Virtual Machines, Serverless Computing, Microservices, Containerization, DevOps
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

EC-Council
Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Threat Management, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Security, Threat Detection, Vulnerability Scanning, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Brute-force attacks, Exploitation techniques, Application Security, Human Factors (Security), Web Applications, Mobile Security, Internet Of Things, Authentications, Encryption, Wireless Networks
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Cisco Learning and Certifications
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cybersecurity, Firewall, Network Monitoring, Authentications, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Computer Networking, Authorization (Computing), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Identity and Access Management, Security Controls, General Networking, Encryption
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Networking Hardware, TCP/IP, Network Security, Network Protocols, Endpoint Detection and Response, Network Routing, Cybersecurity, Local Area Networks, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Firewall, General Networking, Information Systems Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Endpoint Security, Network Infrastructure, Network Planning And Design, Wireless Networks, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Network Analysis, Data Loss Prevention
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Key Management, Network Security, Digital Communications, Hardware Architecture
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Network Security, Business Software, Computer Hardware, Cybersecurity, Microsoft Office, Desktop Support, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Troubleshooting, Technical Support and Services, Technical Support, Hardware Troubleshooting, Generative AI, Operating Systems, Collaborative Software, System Support, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Application Security, Cloud Computing
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

ISC2
Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Governance, Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Governance, Data Ethics, Cyber Risk, Security Awareness, Data Integrity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months