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: Terraform, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Platforms, Microsoft Azure, Virtual Machines, Virtual Networking, Cloud Storage, Data Store
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Routers, Network Architecture, Networking Hardware, Network Administration, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, General Networking, Network Switches, Network Planning And Design, Command-Line Interface
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Key Management, Encryption, Cloud Storage, Cloud API, Data Governance, Google Cloud Platform, Data Security
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Thinking, Generative AI Agents, Procurement, Generative AI, Competitive Intelligence, Due Diligence, Business Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Talent Sourcing, Leadership, Business Consulting, Market Intelligence, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Technical Consulting, Talent Acquisition, Technology Strategies, Agentic systems, Business Ethics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Course Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Educational Materials, Multimedia, Instructional Design, Learning Theory, Design, Learning Management Systems, Education Software and Technology, Professional Development, Brainstorming, Needs Assessment, Content Creation, Motivational Skills, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, User Centered Design, Prototyping, Design Strategies, Creative Thinking
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Process Mapping, Kanban Principles, User Experience Design, Lean Methodologies, Lean Manufacturing, Agile Software Development, Product Development, Lean Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Software Development, Software Development Methodologies, Continuous Improvement Process, Innovation, Prototyping
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alibaba Cloud Academy
Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Cloud Deployment, Application Deployment, Kubernetes, Terraform, Prometheus (Software), Cloud Computing, Performance Tuning, Application Performance Management, Cloud Management, Cloud Applications, DevOps, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Performance Testing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Database Management, Cloud Platforms, Operating Systems, Web Development
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Data Store, Cloud API, Health Informatics, Electronic Medical Record System, Google Cloud Platform, Health Care, Data Integration, Data Modeling, Cloud Storage
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Oracle Cloud, Oracle Databases, Cloud Computing, Data Architecture, Strategic Partnership, Cloud Security, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Deployment, Scalability, Data Security, Enterprise Architecture
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: AWS CloudFormation, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Application Deployment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Google Cloud Platform, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Search Engine Optimization, Blogs, Web Analytics, Web Content, Keyword Research, Information Architecture, Content Management, Marketing, Analytics, Web Design, Web Development
Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours