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 at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Safety Standards, Safety Training, Safety Assurance, Safety and Security, Robotics, Hazard Analysis, Equipment Design, Risk Management Framework, Product Testing, Failure Analysis, Manufacturing and Production
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Network Infrastructure, General Networking, Network Protocols, Network Routers, Network Architecture, Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks, Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, Network Switches, Network Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Linux, Network Administration, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Virtual Networking, TCP/IP, Network Infrastructure, Network Protocols, Command-Line Interface, System Configuration, Virtualization, General Networking, Software Installation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Ggplot2, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Datamaps, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Interactive Data Visualization, Scatter Plots, Histogram, Graphic and Visual Design, R Programming, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Application Deployment, Containerization, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Docker (Software), Security Controls, Software Installation, Data Persistence, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Microservices, Infrastructure Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Scalability, Data Storage, Servers, Network Model, Command-Line Interface
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Management, System Monitoring, Network Monitoring, Application Performance Management, Scalability, Cloud Computing, Performance Tuning, Security Testing, Data Maintenance
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Hardware Troubleshooting, Networking Hardware, Desktop Support, USB, Data Storage, Hardware Architecture, System Configuration, Peripheral Devices, Data Storage Technologies, General Networking, Operating Systems, Display Devices
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Hunting, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cyber Security Policies, Threat Detection, Security Controls, Threat Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Firewall, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Continuous Monitoring, Endpoint Security, Network Monitoring, Malware Protection
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Linux, OS Process Management, Command-Line Interface, Unix Commands, User Accounts, Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Linux Administration, Unix Shell, File Management, Remote Access Systems, Scripting, DevOps
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Hardening, Linux Administration, System Monitoring, Linux Commands, Performance Tuning, Linux, Systems Administration, File Management, Network Troubleshooting, Unix Commands, Debugging, Service Management, User Accounts, OS Process Management
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Apache Maven, Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Docker (Software), CI/CD, Package and Software Management, Virtual Machines, Network Security
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Email Automation, Workflow Management, Data Sharing, Product Testing, Document Management, Business Process Automation, Microsoft 365
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours