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Information Security Courses

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.

Popular Information Security Courses and Certifications


  • G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Introduction to User Experience Design

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Prototyping, User Experience, User Centered Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Requirements Analysis, UI/UX Research, Requirements Elicitation, User Interface (UI), Design Research, Interaction Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Usability Testing, User Research

    4.6 stars, 9K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • G

    Google

    Tools of the Trade: Linux and SQL

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Operating Systems, File Systems, Linux Commands, Linux, SQL, Linux Administration, File Management, Unix Shell, Query Languages, Database Management, Command-Line Interface, Databases, Relational Databases, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, User Accounts

    4.8 stars, 6.3K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (6.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    AWS Generative AI Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering, Amazon Bedrock, Data Ethics, AWS SageMaker, AI Workflows, Agentic systems, AI Product Strategy, Agentic Workflows, Amazon Web Services, AI Integrations, LLM Application, AI Orchestration, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Application Programming Interface (API), Application Development, Solution Architecture, Data Management

    4.5 stars, 127 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (127) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Job skills
    Job skills
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Power BI Developer and Architect

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Data Modeling, Interactive Data Visualization, Azure Synapse Analytics, Database Design, Enterprise Architecture, Business Reporting, Microsoft Azure, Business Intelligence, Enterprise Security, Data Lakes, Data Governance, Solution Architecture, Data Management, Performance Analysis, Analytics, Governance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Automation

    2.8 stars, 13 reviews, Intermediate, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 2.8 (13) · Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Excel Skills for Business: Intermediate II

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Excel Macros, Data Validation, Spreadsheet Software, Data Modeling, Financial Forecasting, Predictive Modeling, Financial Modeling, Data Integrity, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Business Modeling, Automation, Data Security

    4.8 stars, 8.5K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (8.5K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Getting Started with Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365

    4.6 stars, 14K reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (14K) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Free
    Free
  • C

    Coursera

    Metasploit for Beginners: Ethical Penetration Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Metasploit, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security Assessment, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, Linux, Technical Documentation

    4.8 stars, 72 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.8 (72) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • S

    SkillUp

    Tableau Data Analyst Certification Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Tableau Software, Dashboard Creation, Peer Review, Data Presentation, Presentations, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Cleansing, Business Intelligence, Real Time Data, Data Manipulation, Business Intelligence Software, Transact-SQL, Data Quality, Data Transformation, Data Integration, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software

    4.6 stars, 85 reviews, Advanced, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (85) · Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Responsible AI for Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Security, Information Privacy, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Google Cloud Platform, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Data Security, Cloud Security, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Model Training, Safety and Security, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Quality, Data Validation

    4.4 stars, 32 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (32) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnKartS

    AWS Cloud Practitioner Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, Infrastructure Architecture, Cost Reduction, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Solutions, Cost Management, Network Infrastructure, Budget Management, Database Management, Load Balancing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Technical Support and Services, Technical Support, Financial Management, Network Security, Vendor Management, Resource Management, Customer Support, Configuration Management

    4.4 stars, 136 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (136) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    The Ultimate Ubuntu Handbook

    Skills you'll gain: Ubuntu, Command-Line Interface, Package and Software Management, Hardening, Unix Shell, Linux Administration, Linux, Software Installation, Network Security, System Configuration, Linux Commands, Patch Management, Open Source Technology, Operating System Administration, Cloud-Native Computing, Containerization, Systems Administration, System Support, DevOps, Administration

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • Y

    Yonsei University

    Smart Device & Mobile Emerging Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Telecommunications, Mobile Development, Apple iOS, Display Devices, Business Planning, iOS Development, Product Planning, Android (Operating System), Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Communication Systems, Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Network Analysis, Network Performance Management, Emerging Technologies, Operating Systems, Knowledge of Apple Hardware, System Software, Market Intelligence

    4.7 stars, 490 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (490) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular information security courses

  • Introduction to User Experience Design: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Tools of the Trade: Linux and SQL: Google
  • AWS Generative AI Applications: Amazon Web Services
  • Microsoft Power BI Developer and Architect: Microsoft
  • Excel Skills for Business: Intermediate II: Macquarie University
  • Getting Started with Microsoft Excel: Coursera
  • Metasploit for Beginners: Ethical Penetration Testing: Coursera
  • Tableau Data Analyst Certification Preparation: SkillUp
  • Responsible AI for Developers: Google Cloud
  • AWS Cloud Practitioner Exam Prep: LearnKartS

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