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 Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Research, Higher Education, Planning, Student Services, Cultural Diversity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Google Cloud Platform, NoSQL, Data Access, Big Data, Command-Line Interface
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Cisco Learning and Certifications
Skills you'll gain: Network Performance Management, Wide Area Networks, TCP/IP, Network Routing, Network Monitoring, Performance Tuning, Network Administration, Network Infrastructure, Network Protocols, Telecommunications, Service Level, System Configuration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Database Management, Databases, Database Administration, Command-Line Interface, Google Cloud Platform, PostgreSQL
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Stakeholder Analysis, Tableau Software, Data Visualization Software, Requirements Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Data Cleansing, Storyboarding, Data Manipulation, Data Quality
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Artificial Intelligence, Image Analysis, LLM Application, Cloud API, Generative AI, Text Mining
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux, Operating System Administration, TCP/IP, Authorization (Computing), System Configuration, Hardening, Network Routing, Network Troubleshooting, Network Administration, Network Analysis, Network Protocols, File Systems, User Accounts, Service Management, OS Process Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Torque (Physics), Vibrations, Engineering, Physics, Calculus, Mathematical Modeling
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Princeton University
Skills you'll gain: World History, Culture, Social Sciences, International Relations, Sociology, Conflict Management, Political Sciences, Psychology, Economics, Security Strategy
Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux, Package and Software Management, Remote Access Systems, File Management, Linux Commands, Operating System Administration, OS Process Management, Systems Administration, System Monitoring, File Systems, General Networking, Network Administration, System Configuration, Command-Line Interface, Software Installation, Service Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud API, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing, Application Programming Interface (API), Apache Spark
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Google Docs, Google Workspace, Email Automation, Collaborative Software, Action Oriented, Calendar Management, Document Management, Version Control
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours