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: Linux Commands, Linux, Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, File Management, System Configuration, Linux Administration, Package and Software Management, DevOps
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Institute for the Future
Skills you'll gain: Visionary, Systems Thinking, Responsible AI, Strategic Thinking, Brainstorming, Game Theory, Creative Thinking, Dealing With Ambiguity, Collaboration, Interviewing Skills, Emerging Technologies, Strategic Planning, Innovation, Cognitive flexibility, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Empathy, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Amazon DynamoDB, NoSQL, Serverless Computing, Database Systems, Database Management Systems
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Interviewing Skills, Data Collection, Sampling (Statistics), Unstructured Data, Research Methodologies, Qualitative Research, Data Validation, Data Quality, Text Mining
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

MedCerts
Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Anatomy, Human Musculoskeletal System, Pathology, Orthopedics, Medical Records, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Physiology, Oncology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Brand Management, Marketing, Customer Relationship Management, Marketing Strategies, Consumer Behaviour, Brand Strategy, Market Dynamics, Customer Engagement, Target Market, Customer Insights, Customer Data Management, Market Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Google Cloud Platform, Malware Protection, Threat Detection, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Digital Signal Processing, Peripheral Devices, Wireless Networks, Communication Systems, Prototyping
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Servers, Network Infrastructure, Network Protocols, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, File Systems, Linux, User Accounts, Operating System Administration, Linux Commands, User Provisioning, Unix, Bash (Scripting Language), Systems Administration, File Management, TCP/IP, Unix Shell, Data Storage, Unix Commands, Software Installation, General Networking, Command-Line Interface, IBM Cloud
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Linux Servers, Linux Administration, Command-Line Interface, Bash (Scripting Language), Apache, Performance Tuning, Operating System Administration, Linux Commands, Web Servers, Server Administration, System Monitoring, Virtualization, Network Administration, Virtual Machines, System Configuration, File Management, Software Installation, Package and Software Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Computer Security, Cloud Security, Operating Systems, Cloud Computing, Security Engineering, Security Testing, Infrastructure Security, Systems Architecture, Information Systems Security, Virtual Machines, Security Controls, Virtualization
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months