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.

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Linux Commands, Shell Script, Linux, Linux Administration, Unix Shell, File Management, Unix, Unix Commands, File Systems, Scripting, Command-Line Interface, Remote Access Systems, Data Manipulation, Data Processing, Data Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Databricks, Data Lakes, Data Pipelines, Data Integration, Dashboard, PySpark, SQL, Apache Spark, Data Management, Data Transformation, Version Control
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Data Visualization, Microsoft Excel, Internet Of Things, Cloud Storage, Data Storage Technologies, Data Analysis Software, Data Import/Export, Data Pipelines
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Cloud Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Data Encryption Standard, Cloud Computing, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Data Security, Key Management, Public Key Infrastructure
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Google Cloud Platform, Machine Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Databricks, CI/CD, Microsoft Azure, Data Architecture, Data Pipelines, Data Integration, Data Security, Automation, Data Storage, System Testing, Command-Line Interface
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Protocols, Network Monitoring, Network Analysis, TCP/IP, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Security, User Interface (UI)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Cloud Storage, Data Storage, Cloud Services, Amazon CloudWatch, File Systems, Data Migration, Data Storage Technologies, System Monitoring, Security Controls
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, Application Deployment, Cloud Applications, Cloud Platforms, Containerization, Cloud Computing, YAML, Configuration Management, Network Routing, Performance Tuning, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: OpenShift, Kubernetes, Application Deployment, Cloud Applications, Scalability, Containerization, Cloud Management, Development Environment, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Continuous Deployment, YAML, PostgreSQL, Debugging, Git (Version Control System)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), DevSecOps, Security Testing, CI/CD, DevOps, Application Security, Continuous Integration, Secure Coding, Continuous Delivery, Regulatory Compliance, Security Engineering, Vulnerability Assessments, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Management, Compliance Auditing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Docker (Software), Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, Cloud Infrastructure, Containerization, Cloud Management, Devops Tools, Cloud Computing Architecture, Firewall, Application Deployment, Security Controls, Bash (Scripting Language)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks