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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Creative Problem-Solving, HR Tech, Marketing, Information Privacy, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Programming, Statistical Machine Learning, Statistical Modeling, Data Cleansing, Analytics, Regression Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Software, Forecasting, Data Preprocessing, Bayesian Statistics, Supervised Learning, Statistical Inference, Machine Learning
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Linux, Command-Line Interface, Penetration Testing, General Networking, Cybersecurity, Data Ethics, Vulnerability Scanning, Network Security, System Configuration, Software Installation, Virtual Machines
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Infographics, Data Visualization Software, Data Storytelling, Plotly, Matplotlib, Journalism, Graphing, Data Literacy, Color Theory, Data Manipulation, Design Elements And Principles, Data Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Redis, Data Import/Export, Query Languages, Data Maintenance, Google Cloud Platform, Docker (Software), NoSQL, Data Management, Database Administration
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: SQL, Relational Databases, Microsoft Copilot, Database Management, Transaction Processing, Query Languages, Database Design, Databases, Object-Relational Mapping, Performance Tuning, Data Integrity, Data Modeling, Data Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI Agents, Responsible AI, Google Gemini, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Google Cloud Platform, Customer experience improvement, Google Workspace, Gemini, AI Product Strategy, AI Security, AI Workflows, Agentic systems, Google Docs, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Collaboration
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Jenkins, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Devops Tools, Continuous Integration, Application Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Deployment, Continuous Delivery, Containerization, Cloud Applications, Software Engineering
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Linux, Ubuntu, Shell Script, Linux Commands, Unix Shell, Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, OS Process Management, File Management, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Software Installation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Database Management, NoSQL, Databases, Database Development, SQL, Big Data, Model Evaluation, Apache Hadoop, Database Management Systems, MySQL, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Database Theory, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Transaction Processing, Data Preprocessing
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

SkillUp
Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Awareness, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Incident Response, Cyber Risk, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Threat Detection, Malware Protection, Information Systems Security, Network Security, Security Controls, Data Security, Multi-Factor Authentication, Personally Identifiable Information, Email Security, Authentications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Quantum AI
Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Emerging Technologies, Hardware Architecture, Failure Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Theoretical Computer Science, Mathematical Modeling, Computer Architecture, Simulations, Linear Algebra, Computer Science
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks