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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

    Google Cloud

    Kubernetes Engine: Qwik Start

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Application Deployment, Containerization, Cloud-Native Computing, Scalability, Cloud Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Managed Services, Cloud Platforms

    ★ 4.6 (18) · Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Pearson

    Cisco Software-Defined Wan for Enterprise & Cloud: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Wide Area Networks, Virtual Networking, Network Architecture, Network Routing, Network Security, Network Administration, Routing Protocols, Network Performance Management, Network Engineering

    ★ 5 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • G

    Goldman Sachs

    Fundamentals of Financial Planning, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

    Skills you'll gain: Cash Flow Forecasting, Financial Forecasting, Cash Flows, Financial Analysis, Financial Data, Business Planning, Entrepreneurship, Forecasting, Financial Planning, Financial Management, Finance, Business Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Planning

    ★ 4.7 (526) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • P

    Pearson

    Practical Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Unit 3

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Security, Web Applications, SQL

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    GenAI Healthcare Administration & Documentation

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Documentation, Generative AI, AI literacy, Responsible AI, Medical Coding, Patient Coordination, ChatGPT, Healthcare Project Management, Care Coordination, Electronic Medical Record, Health Informatics, Patient Communication, Healthcare Ethics, Health Information Management, Business Process Automation, Prompt Engineering, Operational Efficiency, Compliance Management, Technology Roadmaps, Change Management

    ★ 4.3 (61) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Real-Time Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Systems Architecture, Software Architecture, Embedded Software, Software Design, System Design and Implementation, Embedded Systems, Performance Tuning, Systems Analysis, Electronic Hardware, Hardware Design, Electronic Systems, Systems Design, Hardware Architecture, System Software, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Requirements Analysis, System Programming, Reliability, Service Level

    ★ 4 (124) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Getting Started with Google Workspace 日本語版

    Skills you'll gain: Google Docs, Google Sheets, Gmail, Google Workspace, Presentations, Calendar Management, Spreadsheet Software, Data Validation, Setting Appointments, Excel Formulas, Excel Macros, Collaborative Software, Data Visualization, Email Automation, Email Security, Meeting Facilitation, Data Entry, Sales Presentations, Productivity Software, Version Control

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    AI for Healthcare Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Agentic systems, Data Ethics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Training, Agentic Workflows, Decision Intelligence, Data Governance, AI Enablement, Health Systems, Machine Learning Methods, Health Informatics, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Transformation, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Generative AI Agents, Health Technology, Health Information Management, Information Technology, Information Systems

    ★ 4.6 (36) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Fundamentals of Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Data Persistence, Data Presentation, Big Data, Analytics, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Storage Technologies, Data Strategy, Data Storage, Data Integrity, Data Management, Data Infrastructure, Unstructured Data, Data Import/Export, Real Time Data, Data Collection

    ★ 3.9 (31) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Éléments de Géomatique

    Skills you'll gain: Spatial Data Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geographic Information Systems, Geostatistics, Spatial Analysis, GIS Software, Land Development, Global Positioning Systems, 3D Modeling, Data Mapping, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Survey Creation, Engineering Calculations, Trigonometry, Systems Of Measurement, Numerical Analysis

    ★ 4.7 (144) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Advanced Network Analysis and Incident Response

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cybersecurity, Anomaly Detection, Incident Management, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Policies, Network Analysis, AI Security, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Cloud Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    Cisco CCNP Enterprise ENARSI (300-410)

    Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Troubleshooting, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Engineering, Network Routing, Border Gateway Protocol, Multiprotocol Label Switching, Network Administration, Wide Area Networks, Network Protocols, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Network Performance Management, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Authentications

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular information security courses

  • Kubernetes Engine: Qwik Start: Google Cloud
  • Cisco Software-Defined Wan for Enterprise & Cloud: Unit 1: Pearson
  • Fundamentals of Financial Planning, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women: Goldman Sachs
  • Practical Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Unit 3: Pearson
  • GenAI Healthcare Administration & Documentation: Coursera
  • Real-Time Embedded Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Getting Started with Google Workspace 日本語版: Google Cloud
  • AI for Healthcare Systems: University of Colorado System
  • Fundamentals of Big Data: LearnQuest
  • Éléments de Géomatique: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

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