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.

Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Management Systems, SQL, Relational Databases, Databases, MySQL, Database Administration, Data Integrity, Query Languages, Data Manipulation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Cloud Security, Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Data Storage, Microsoft SQL Servers, Data Encryption Standard, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Database Management, Data Governance, Key Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Threat Modeling, Identity and Access Management, Firewall
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Operating Systems, OS Process Management, C (Programming Language), System Programming, Virtualization, Data Integrity, Debugging, Systems Design, Performance Tuning, Distributed Computing, Data Storage, Computer Systems, Command-Line Interface, Virtual Machines, Data Security, Computer Hardware, Scalability, Data Structures, Linux
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Risk Management, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Risk Analysis, Cloud Security, Business Continuity, Cyber Risk, Security Management, Vendor Management, Incident Response, Data Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Business Analysis
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Security, Operational Excellence, Reliability, Solution Architecture, Corporate Sustainability, Performance Tuning, Operational Efficiency, Cost Reduction, Security Strategy, Operational Analysis, System Requirements, Site Reliability Engineering, Scalability, Cost Management, Disaster Recovery, Interviewing Skills
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Document Management, Data Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Training Programs, Compliance Training, Security Awareness, Employee Training, Data Access, Auditing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Data Pipelines, Dataflow, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Processing, Data Quality, Data Warehousing, Data Transformation, Google Cloud Platform, Data Validation, Big Data, Scalability, Apache Spark, Performance Tuning, System Monitoring, Serverless Computing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Virtual Machines, OpenShift, VMware ESX Servers, Virtualization, Cloud Infrastructure, Kubernetes, Data Migration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Internet Of Things, Telecommunications, Data Pipelines, Network Troubleshooting, Automation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Network Performance Management, Emerging Technologies, Wireless Networks, Generative AI Agents, Digital Communications, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Network Protocols, Responsible AI, Communication, System Design and Implementation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Packt
Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Administration, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Routers, Network Routing, General Networking, Ansible, Puppet (Configuration Management Tool), Software-Defined Networking, Local Area Networks, Computer Networking, Command-Line Interface, Network Infrastructure, Wireless Networks, Network Security, Security Awareness, Network Switches, Threat Modeling, Network Protocols, Network Troubleshooting
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Vulnerability Assessments, Incident Response, Vulnerability Scanning, Cybersecurity, Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, Application Security, Security Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Engineering, Security Controls, Malware Protection, Network Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Risk, Risk Management Framework, Cybersecurity, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Management, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Controls, Vulnerability Assessments, Stakeholder Communications, Continuous Improvement Process, Asset Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months