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: Linux, Linux Commands, C (Programming Language), System Programming, Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, Programming Principles, Development Environment, Computer Programming Tools, Scripting, Data Structures, Program Development, Debugging
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Database Management, Acceptance Testing, Web Applications, Microservices, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Data Infrastructure, System Monitoring, Functional Requirement, Application Deployment, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Application Development, Distributed Computing, Prototyping, Requirements Elicitation, Test Automation, Agile Product Development, Big Data, Data Analysis
Build toward a degree
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Laboratory Reports, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Monitoring, Data Collection, Environment, Scientific Methods, Land Management, Biology, Hydrology, Water Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Google Cloud Platform, Metadata Management, Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Cloud Storage
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Trend Analysis, Data Visualization, Customer Demand Planning, Regression Analysis, Matplotlib, Forecasting, Predictive Modeling, Correlation Analysis, Supply Chain Management, Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Photography, Adobe Photoshop, Storytelling, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Landscape Architecture, Geographic Information Systems, Image Quality, Global Positioning Systems, Planning, Research, Adobe Creative Cloud, Timelines, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Design Elements And Principles, Color Theory, Critical Thinking, Editing
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Business Analytics, Dashboard, Data Analysis, Data Storytelling, Google Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Metrics, Data Integration, Google Ads
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Unix Commands, Unix, Unix Shell, Remote Access Systems, Scripting, Systems Administration, Operating System Administration, Command-Line Interface, IT Automation, Linux, User Accounts, File Management, File Systems, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Adobe XD, Prototyping, User Experience Design, Usability Testing, UI/UX Research, Figma (Design Software), Presentations, Responsive Web Design, Information Architecture, User Story, Storyboarding, User Research, Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Web Design, Persona (User Experience), User Centered Design, Data Ethics, Design Reviews, Usability
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Systems Development Life Cycle, Systems Architecture, Systems Thinking, Software Design Patterns, Stakeholder Communications, Systems Analysis, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Application Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, AI Workflows, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Social Impact, Self Service Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, LLM Application, Business Strategy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Data Quality, Data Collection, Data Management, Data Validation, Data Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Threat Detection, Data Access, Sampling (Statistics)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks