Cybersecurity courses can help you learn network security, risk management, encryption techniques, and incident response strategies. You can build skills in threat analysis, vulnerability assessment, and implementing security protocols to protect sensitive information. Many courses introduce tools like firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and security information and event management (SIEM) software, showing how these tools support the skills needed to safeguard digital environments.

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure Security, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Management Framework, Technology Roadmaps, Network Infrastructure, Transportation Operations, Infrastructure Architecture
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Incident Response, Responsible AI, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Vulnerability Management, Data Ethics, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Awareness, Cybersecurity, Threat Modeling, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Detection, Scripting, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Information Privacy, Technical Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Incident Response, ChatGPT, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Prompt Engineering, Cybersecurity, Scenario Testing, Hardening, Complex Problem Solving, Discussion Facilitation, Decision Making, Performance Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, NIST 800-53, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, System Monitoring
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Queen Mary University of London
Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cloud Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Information Privacy, Cybersecurity, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Data Governance, Regulatory Requirements, Risk Management Framework
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Interviewing Skills, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Operations, Organizational Structure, Cyber Governance, Workforce Development, Security Management, Security Controls, Job Analysis, Professional Networking, Risk Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Data Ethics, Security Awareness, Responsible AI, Cybersecurity, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Cyber Risk, Human Factors (Security), Artificial Intelligence, Threat Detection, Fraud detection, Information Privacy, Anomaly Detection, Governance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Modeling, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Risk, Legal Risk, Security Awareness, Information Systems Security, Human Factors (Security), Computer Security, Public Safety and National Security, Infrastructure Security, Data Security, Risk Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Cryptography, User Accounts
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, LangChain, LLM Application, Emerging Technologies, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, AI Security, AI Enablement, OpenAI, ChatGPT, Computer Programming Tools, Software Development Tools, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, General Networking, Cybersecurity, Network Administration, Software Development, Network Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Responsible AI, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Security Strategy, Data Ethics, Threat Detection, Cyber Risk, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Data Security, Incident Response, Tensorflow
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Vulnerability Assessments, Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Threat Modeling, Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Detection, Application Security, Security Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Controls, Malware Protection, Network Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months