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.

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Scalability, Data Governance, Cloud Management, Performance Tuning, Microsoft Azure, Metadata Management, Disaster Recovery, Data Security, Big Data, Enterprise Architecture, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Identity and Access Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Applications, Identity and Access Management, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Kubernetes, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Containerization, Serverless Computing, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Load Balancing, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Linux, Private Cloud, Linux Administration, Package and Software Management, Command-Line Interface, Operating System Administration, File Systems, Linux Commands, User Accounts, IBM Cloud, Unix Shell, File Management, OS Process Management, Cloud Management, Virtual Machines, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Systems Administration, Virtualization, Cloud Computing
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Multiple educators
Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Data Structures, Event-Driven Programming, File I/O, Interactive Data Visualization, Java, Java Programming, User Interface (UI), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), JUnit, Debugging, Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Cryptography, Software Engineering, Performance Tuning, Algorithms, Data Analysis, Software Design, Problem Solving
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), DevSecOps, Security Testing, Application Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, CI/CD, Continuous Monitoring, Docker (Software), Technical Communication, Computer Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Intel
Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, AI Enablement, Discussion Facilitation, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Responsible AI, Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Business Research, B2B Sales
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universitat Politècnica de València
Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Web Development, Database Management, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Information Technology, Databases, Information Systems, Computer Programming, Algorithms, SQL, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Data Structures, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Javascript
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Workflow Management, Collaboration, Team Building, Project Coordination, Teamwork, Project Management, Project Management Software, User Feedback, Security Controls, Strategic Communication, Automation, Team Management, Business Process Automation, Constructive Feedback, Communication, Productivity Software, Business Workflow Analysis, Data Integration, Internal Communications, Data Security
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Matlab, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Debugging, Mathematical Software, Development Environment, Computer Science, User Interface (UI), Data Structures, Engineering Calculations, Plot (Graphics), Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Peer Review, Programmable Logic Controllers, Systems Engineering, Product Lifecycle Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Controls, Performance Measurement, Collaborative Software, Control Systems, Continuous Monitoring, Anomaly Detection, Machine Controls, Incident Response, Digital Transformation, Vulnerability Assessments, Software Development Life Cycle, Production Process, Cybersecurity, Manufacturing Operations
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, Prometheus (Software), Istio, Containerization, Serverless Computing, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Virtual Networking, Application Deployment, Infrastructure Security, YAML, Microservices, Continuous Delivery, Scalability, Grafana, Network Routing
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Network Security, TCP/IP, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Software-Defined Networking, Network Architecture, Virtual Networking, Wide Area Networks, Network Protocols, General Networking, Network Routing, Network Routers, Network Troubleshooting, Linux, Virtualization, Kubernetes, Computer Networking, Network Switches, Terraform
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months