Data security courses can help you learn encryption techniques, risk assessment strategies, incident response planning, and compliance regulations. You can build skills in vulnerability management, threat detection, and secure coding practices. Many courses introduce tools like firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and data loss prevention software, demonstrating how these skills are applied to protect sensitive information and maintain system integrity.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Risk Analysis, Data Analysis, Decision Making, Business Modeling, Trend Analysis, Process Optimization, Simulation and Simulation Software, Market Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Unsupervised Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Validation, Data Access, Query Languages, Data Mining, Data Analysis, Google Analytics
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Large Language Modeling, Decision Tree Learning, Data Ethics, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Statistical Modeling, Python Programming, Logistic Regression, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, HubSpot CRM, Business Process Automation, Google Sheets, Workflow Management, Automation, Data Pipelines, JSON, Unstructured Data
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Javascript, Data Analysis, Microsoft Visual Studio
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Data Security, Encryption, Security Controls, Network Security, Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtual Networking, CI/CD, Key Management, Firewall, Continuous Monitoring
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Classification Algorithms, Random Forest Algorithm, Data Transformation, Regression Analysis, Feature Engineering, Decision Tree Learning, Machine Learning, Exploratory Data Analysis
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Mobile Security, Model Deployment, Mobile Development, Continuous Monitoring, Application Security, Threat Modeling, Apple iOS, Security Requirements Analysis, System Monitoring, Encryption, Threat Management, Security Management, Information Privacy, Program Implementation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Endpoint Security, Network Security, Cyber Attacks, Encryption, Information Systems Security, Application Security, Cyber Security Policies, Penetration Testing, Data Security, Computer Security Awareness Training, Firewall, Cryptography, Security Controls, Threat Modeling, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Awareness, Mobile Security, Malware Protection, Authentications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Microsoft Azure, Data Lakes, Microsoft Power Platform, Azure Synapse Analytics, Data Pipelines, Analytics, Data Governance, Advanced Analytics, Data Security, Data Management, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Microsoft Excel, Exploratory Data Analysis, Apache Spark, Application Deployment, SQL, Governance, Version Control
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Data Science, Data Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Project Design, Data Presentation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Inference
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Scrimba
Skills you'll gain: Vibe coding, Microsoft Copilot, GitHub, Code Review, AI Personalization, Prompt Engineering, LLM Application, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming Tools, Application Development, Software Development, Web Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months