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.

University of Pittsburgh
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtualization, Cloud Platforms, Virtual Machines, Data Infrastructure, Scalability, NoSQL, Cloud Storage, Database Design, Database Management, Data Warehousing, MongoDB, MySQL, SQL, Application Programming Interface (API), Python Programming, Git (Version Control System)
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Docs, Gmail, Google Sheets, Google Workspace, Presentations, Calendar Management, Spreadsheet Software, File Management, Excel Formulas, Email Security, Collaborative Software, Data Visualization, Productivity Software, Data Validation, Document Management, Setting Appointments, Meeting Facilitation, Sales Presentations, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Version Control
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Apache, CI/CD, Full-Stack Web Development, Continuous Deployment, Ruby (Programming Language), Service Management, Software Installation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Scalability, DevOps, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), IT Automation, Cloud Infrastructure, Systems Design, Application Deployment, Systems Architecture, YAML, Web Servers, Configuration Management, Linux, MySQL
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Virtual Networking, Data Persistence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Data Processing, Data Integrity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Data Preprocessing, Data Wrangling, Data Quality, Data Manipulation, Feature Engineering, Data Validation, Pandas (Python Package), Predictive Modeling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Quality Assurance, Descriptive Analytics, Technical Documentation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, AI Workflows, AI Orchestration, Salesforce, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI Agents, AI Enablement, Agentic systems, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Workflow Management, AI Security, Performance Testing, Data Governance, Enterprise Architecture, Business Logic, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Model Evaluation, Application Lifecycle Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Google Cloud Platform, Problem Management, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Event Monitoring, Artificial Intelligence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: SQL, SAS (Software), Query Languages, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Stored Procedure, Data Manipulation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Application Security, Information Systems Security, Software Installation, System Configuration, Data Management, Computer Hardware, Data Security, Hardware Architecture, Data Storage, Information Technology Operations, Microsoft Windows, Firewall, Disaster Recovery, Encryption, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Identity and Access Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Containerization, Docker (Software), Kubernetes, CI/CD, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Development, Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Application Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks