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.

The University of Sydney
Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, digital literacy, Information Management, Digital Communications, Personal Integrity, Data Sharing, Professionalism, Data Ethics, Organizational Skills, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Identity and Access Management
★ 4.9 (4.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Security Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Secure Coding, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Penetration Testing, Security Controls, Security Management, DevSecOps, Security Software, Cyber Operations, Continuous Monitoring, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Information Technology Operations, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Test Tools, Incident Response, Risk Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, Persona (User Experience), UI/UX Strategy, User Experience Design, Web Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Experience, Wireframing, User Interface (UI), User Research, UI/UX Research, Web Design and Development, User Centered Design, Design Strategies, Persona Development, Design Research, Mockups, Usability Testing, Software Development Methodologies, Target Audience
★ 4.8 (1.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Incident Response, Information Systems Security, Threat Modeling, Security Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Security, IT Security Architecture, Threat Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Controls, Identity and Access Management, Cryptography, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Policies, Data Security, Computer Security, Risk Management
★ 4.6 (746) · Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Application Security, Secure Coding, Serverless Computing, Cryptography, Risk Management Framework, Cloud Security, Threat Management, Infrastructure Security, Exploitation techniques, Package and Software Management, Node.JS, Web Applications, Javascript, Vulnerability Management, Cloud Services, Cloud Platforms, Web Development, Identity and Access Management, Dependency Analysis
★ 4.5 (114) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, LLM Application, Machine Learning Methods, Model Training, Python Programming, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Manipulation
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Cyber Threat Hunting, Incident Response, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Penetration Testing, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Detection, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cryptography, Security Testing, Incident Management, Application Security, Encryption, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security Assessment, Brute-force attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Awareness
★ 4.7 (4.6K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Data Quality, Data Integration, Data Dictionary, Data Validation, Health Informatics, Data Maintenance, Data Cleansing, Data Modeling, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Synthesis, Analytical Skills, Health Systems, Fraud detection, Data Management, Metadata Management, Health Care, Clinical Data Management, Data Mapping, Healthcare Industry Knowledge
★ 4.5 (321) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity Planning, Business Continuity, Database Management, Database Administration, Database Management Systems, Database Architecture and Administration, Problem Management, Database Theory, Contingency Planning, Relational Databases, Incident Management, IT Infrastructure, IT Service Management, Service Management, Information Systems, System Implementation, Service Level, Program Evaluation, Software Development Methodologies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Command-Line Interface, Cryptography, Cyber Security Strategy, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Application Security, Secure Coding, Cybersecurity, IT Security Architecture, Encryption, Information Systems Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Attacks, Risk Management Framework, Multi-Factor Authentication, Cloud Security, Penetration Testing, Risk Management
★ 4.7 (68) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Human Factors (Security), Usability, Human Computer Interaction, Authentications, Security Engineering, Usability Testing, Interaction Design, User Interface (UI), Human Factors, Information Privacy, Cybersecurity, Personally Identifiable Information, User Interface (UI) Design, Multi-Factor Authentication, User Centered Design, Design
★ 4.6 (3.3K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Data Security, Information Systems Security, Internet Of Things, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, Security Engineering, Cryptography, Secure Coding, Network Security, Cyber Attacks, Mobile Security, Vulnerability, Risk Management Framework, Threat Management, Encryption, Cloud Services, Web Applications, Cloud Platforms
★ 4.5 (13) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks