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.
Stanford Online
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Data Encryption Standard, Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Key Management, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cybersecurity, Application Security, Authentications, Data Integrity, Algorithms, Arithmetic, Probability
★ 4.8 (4.5K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Incident Response, Endpoint Security, Zero Trust Network Access, Cloud Computing Architecture, Authentications, Incident Management, Endpoint Detection and Response, DevSecOps, Risk Analysis, Network Security, Compliance Training, Risk Mitigation, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Governance, Regulatory Compliance, Application Security, Cyber Risk, Information Systems Security, Risk Management
★ 4.8 (17) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: General Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Network Support, Network Security, Data Storage, Network Planning And Design, Network Model, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Data Storage Technologies, Local Area Networks, Networking Hardware, Wireless Networks, OSI Models, Network Infrastructure, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Microsoft Windows, Wide Area Networks, Command-Line Interface
★ 4.7 (581) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Splunk, Threat Detection, System Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Event Monitoring, Continuous Monitoring, Anomaly Detection, Incident Response, Information Management, Data Management, Data Storage, Software Installation
★ 4.6 (347) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, AI Personalization, Prompt Engineering Tools, Responsible AI, ChatGPT, AI literacy, Data Ethics, Multimodal Prompts, AI powered creativity, Education Software and Technology, LLM Application, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Digital pedagogy, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning, AI Integrations, Information Privacy
★ 4.7 (12K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Service Management, IT Service Management, Information Technology, IT Management, Information Technology Operations, Operations Management, Asset Management, Operations
★ 4.6 (81) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Patch Management, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Management, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Solutions, Cloud Security, Cloud Services, Disaster Recovery, Virtual Machines, Kubernetes, Cloud Platforms, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Private Cloud, Virtual Networking, Windows PowerShell, System Monitoring
★ 4.6 (184) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Power Platform Architecture & Technical Design, Productivity Software, No-Code Development, Data Integration, Data Store, Data Access, Database Management Systems, Application Development, Case Studies, Business Solutions, Value Propositions, Security Controls
★ 4.5 (198) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Security Management, IT Management, System Monitoring, Cyber Security Policies, Enterprise Security, Security Strategy, Systems Administration, Operating System Administration, Security Controls, Patch Management, Continuous Monitoring, Information Systems Security, Unix
★ 4.7 (233) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Institut Mines-Télécom
Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Network Architecture, Software-Defined Networking, Network Planning And Design, Virtual Networking, Network Security, Service Oriented Architecture, Emerging Technologies, Network Protocols, Telecommunications, Mobile Security, Interoperability, Digital Communications, Authentications, Encryption, Authorization (Computing)
★ 4.6 (120) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Virtualization, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Peripheral Devices, Computing Platforms, Hardware Architecture, Computer Hardware, Mac OS, System Configuration, Hardware Troubleshooting, Operating Systems, Technical Support, Linux, Computer Architecture, Disaster Recovery, File Systems, Software Installation, User Accounts, Data Storage, Network Infrastructure
★ 4.7 (2.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months