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: Cloud Hosting, Load Balancing, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Applications, Google Cloud Platform, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Computing, Microsoft Azure, Virtual Machines, Web Servers, Servers, Managed Services
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Vector Databases, Embeddings, Development Environment, OpenAI API, AI Integrations, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Generative AI, Databases, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Environment, System Configuration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Manipulation, Data Access, Database Development, Data Warehousing, Data Store, Google Cloud Platform, Transaction Processing, Google Analytics, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), SQL
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Science and Technology of China
Skills you'll gain: Adult Education, Quick Learning, Lifelong Learning, Learning Strategies, Willingness To Learn, Learning Styles, Brainstorming, Problem Solving, Information Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, LLM Application, Google Gemini
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Driving engagement, Data Sharing, Authentications, Management Reporting, Performance Reporting, Data Access, Dashboard, Content Management Systems, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Registration, Content Management
Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Gemini, Generative AI, Multimodal Prompts, Google Cloud Platform, Text Mining, Analysis, Unstructured Data, Document Management
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Linux Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Linux, Kubernetes, Network Architecture, Network Administration, Linux Commands, Computer Networking, Network Engineering, Docker (Software), TCP/IP, Network Routers, Software-Defined Networking, Network Routing, Routing Protocols, Containerization, Network Switches, Firewall, Network Protocols
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Correlation Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Data Science, Probability Distribution, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Inference
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Data Migration, MySQL, Data Access, Google Cloud Platform, Database Management, SQL, Data Pipelines, Databases, Data Store, Data Storage Technologies, Operational Databases, Cloud Management, Data Management
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud-Native Computing, Platform As A Service (PaaS), .NET Framework, ASP.NET, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Applications, Cloud Hosting, Microsoft SQL Servers, Data Migration, Performance Tuning, Application Deployment, Model View Controller, Verification And Validation, Configuration Management, Scripting Languages
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Identity and Access Management, Google Cloud Platform, Containerization, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Application Deployment, Cloud Computing, Cloud Deployment, Build Tools, Infrastructure Architecture, Command-Line Interface
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months