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: Application Security, Security Testing, DevSecOps, Secure Coding, Security Requirements Analysis, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cyber Security Assessment, Security Software, Software Design, Security Controls, Cyber Security Strategy, Computer Security, Information Systems Security, Security Strategy, Data Security, Network Security, Security Management, Application Development, Computer Programming, Python Programming
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, User Accounts, Enterprise Application Management, Group Policy, System Configuration, User Provisioning, Local Area Networks, Security Controls, Cyber Security Policies, Cloud Computing, Identity and Access Management, Wireless Networks, General Networking
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Cloud-Native Computing, Microservices, Containerization, Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Management, Service Management, Managed Services
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: z/OS, System Software, Operating Systems, System Programming, Mainframe Computing, System Monitoring, Mainframe Technologies, Operating System Administration, Performance Tuning, System Configuration, OS Process Management, Memory Management, Data Storage, Systems Architecture, Capacity Management, Problem Management, File I/O, Context Management, Software Architecture, Disaster Recovery
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Redis, Data Store, Key Management, Data Structures, Data Storage, Performance Tuning, Memory Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Skills you'll gain: Payment Processing, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Payment Systems, Credit/Debit Card Processing, Merchant Services, Cybersecurity, Disaster Recovery, Network Security, Cyber Risk, Security Awareness, Cyber Security Strategy, Information Systems Security, User Accounts, Infrastructure Security, Network Routers, Wireless Networks, System Configuration, Endpoint Security, Computer Security, Computer Security Incident Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Data Modeling, Database Design, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Data Manipulation, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Literacy, Ad Hoc Analysis, Data Management, Analysis, Google Cloud Platform
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Load Balancing, Terraform, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Solutions, Cloud Computing, Cloud Platforms, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Services, Cloud Deployment, Virtual Machines, Managed Services, Network Infrastructure, Virtual Networking, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Systems Analysis, Technical Support and Services, Virtual Environment, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, System Configuration, Record Keeping, Configuration Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing, Cloud Deployment, Software Visualization, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Application Deployment, Scalability, Dashboard Creation
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Azure Synapse Analytics, Data Migration, Microsoft Azure, Data Warehousing, SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), Microsoft SQL Servers, Cloud Management, Cloud Security, Star Schema, Performance Tuning, System Configuration, Transact-SQL, Data Modeling, Cloud Computing Architecture, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Security, Database Architecture and Administration, Apache Spark, Data Integration, Data Pipelines
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months