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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


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    IBM

    IBM Applied DevOps Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Cloud Deployment, CI/CD, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Continuous Integration, OpenShift, Istio, Kubernetes, Test Driven Development (TDD), Application Deployment, Devops Tools, Gherkin (Scripting Language), Jenkins, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), DevOps, Secure Coding, Grafana, System Monitoring, Agile Methodology

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Introduction to Responsible AI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Accountability, AI literacy, Compliance Training

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Build a Certification Study Guide: PCA Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Security, Cloud Computing, Solution Architecture, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Management, Process Optimization, Cloud Platforms, Solution Delivery, Process Improvement and Optimization, System Implementation, Process Analysis, Business Solutions, Cloud Deployment, Solution Design

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Network Systems: Principles in Practice

    Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Network Security, Cloud Services, TCP/IP, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Software-Defined Networking, Network Architecture, Virtual Networking, Wide Area Networks, Cloud Engineering, Network Protocols, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Platforms, Linux Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Linux, Kubernetes, Network Switches, Terraform

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Python for Data Science, AI & Development

    Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Python Programming, NumPy, Scripting, Data Collection, Data Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    Chinese for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Language Learning, Vocabulary, Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension, Virtual Reality, Grammar, Communication

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    20K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Multiple educators

    Generative AI for Growth Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Patterns, Personalized Campaigns, Data-Driven Marketing, MarTech, Strategic Marketing, AI Enablement, AI literacy, Email Automation, Driving engagement, Market Intelligence, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Large Language Modeling, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Content Creation, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning, Data Synthesis, Image Analysis

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Python Project for Data Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Web Scraping, Database Management, Databases, Unit Testing, Data Transformation, Data Access, Data Capture, Package and Software Management, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Integration, Data Wrangling, Integrated Development Environments, Data Pipelines, Maintainability, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Style Guides

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Claude for Professional Productivity and Task Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Anthropic Claude, Claude Code, AI Workflows, Prompt Engineering Tools, Agentic Workflows, AI Orchestration, Model Context Protocol, Presentations, Excel Formulas, Business Process Automation, Microsoft PowerPoint, Spreadsheet Software, Data Presentation, Financial Data, Tool Calling, Productivity Software, Automation, Financial Modeling, Workflow Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft DevOps Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Azure DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering, Terraform, DevOps, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Azure DevOps Pipelines, Continuous Deployment, Cloud-Native Computing, Continuous Delivery, DevSecOps, Incident Management, Continuous Integration, Kubernetes, Hardening, Cloud Infrastructure, Incident Response, Enterprise Architecture, Technical Communication, Performance Metric

    Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Junior QA/Software Tester

    Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, Software Quality Assurance, Acceptance Testing, System Testing, Functional Testing, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Quality Assurance, Behavior-Driven Development, Unit Testing, Issue Tracking, Verification And Validation, Browser Compatibility, Test Planning, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Regression Testing, Quality Assurance and Control, Test Tools, Test Case, Quality Assessment, Quality Management Systems

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    LearnKartS

    RHCSA Certification Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Linux, Package and Software Management, Linux Commands, Linux Servers, Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, Systems Administration, Unix Shell, Network Troubleshooting, Operating Systems, Firewall, File Systems, Hardening, Authorization (Computing), IT Automation, Computer Networking, User Accounts, Network Protocols

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • IBM Applied DevOps Engineering: IBM
  • Introduction to Responsible AI: Google Cloud
  • Build a Certification Study Guide: PCA Exam Prep: Google Cloud
  • Network Systems: Principles in Practice: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Python for Data Science, AI & Development: IBM
  • Chinese for Beginners: Peking University
  • Generative AI for Growth Marketing: IBM
  • Python Project for Data Engineering: IBM
  • Claude for Professional Productivity and Task Automation: Packt
  • Microsoft DevOps Engineering: Microsoft

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