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: Cloud Infrastructure, Kubernetes, Application Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Microservices, Network Architecture, CI/CD, Service Level Agreement, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Restful API, API Design, DevOps, Virtual Networking, Cloud Storage, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), System Monitoring, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Linux, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Virtual Networking, Network Analysis, Linux Administration, Virtual Machines, General Networking, Linux Commands, System Configuration, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Command-Line Interface, Software Installation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Security Awareness, Healthcare Ethics, Responsible AI, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cybersecurity, Diversity Awareness, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, Information Privacy, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Impact, Media and Communications, Automation, Robotics, Cultural Diversity, Personally Identifiable Information, Emerging Technologies
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Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Programmable Logic Controllers, Real-Time Operating Systems, Program Development, Human Machine Interfaces, Automation, System Monitoring, Simulations
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Technology Roadmaps, Organizational Change, AI Product Strategy, Stakeholder Engagement, Market Opportunities, Change Management, Google Gemini, Business Strategy, Generative AI, Corporate Strategy, Corporate Communications, Enterprise Security, Prompt Engineering, Corporate Sustainability, Business Communication, Communication Strategies, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Communication
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Display Devices, Electronic Components, Materials science, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Physics, Applied Mathematics
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Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Dashboard, Star Schema, Data Visualization Software, Data Mart, MicroStrategy, Business Intelligence, Data Integration, Data Architecture, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Modeling, Case Studies, PostgreSQL, SQL, Data Transformation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Secure Coding, Threat Modeling, Security Testing, Software Development Life Cycle, Security Controls, Risk Management Framework, Security Requirements Analysis, Software Development, Authorization (Computing), Data Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Identity and Access Management, Verification And Validation, Cryptography, Software Architecture, Software Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Data Encryption Standard, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Cryptography, Encryption, Brute-force attacks, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Dataflow, Data Pipelines, Google Cloud Platform, Real Time Data, Big Data, Data Transformation, Data Processing, Extract, Transform, Load, Analytics, Data Storage
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Google Cloud Platform, Application Deployment, Kubernetes, Google App Engine, Terraform, Continuous Deployment, Microservices, Continuous Integration, Cloud Storage, Containerization, Security Strategy, Capacity Management, DevOps, Network Troubleshooting, Virtual Machines, System Monitoring, Scalability, Analytics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Data Management, Interoperability, Digital Transformation, Data Security, Public Administration, Governance, Case Studies, Public Key Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, Service Design, Policy Analysis, Innovation, Strategic Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks