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.

Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Transformation, Business Intelligence, Data Modeling, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Manipulation, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Microsoft Excel, SQL Server Reporting Services, Data Warehousing, Data Sharing, Data Integration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: SPSS, Correlation Analysis, SPSS (Software), Logistic Regression, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Case Studies, Statistical Analysis, Data Import/Export, Data Manipulation, Analysis, Model Evaluation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Case Western Reserve University
Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Spatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Geospatial Information and Technology, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Modeling, R Programming, Geographic Information Systems, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Oil and Gas, Data Analysis, Simulations, Statistical Methods, Rmarkdown, Data Cleansing, Box Plots, Plot (Graphics)
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, R Programming, Data Manipulation, Statistical Programming, Data Analysis, File Management, Integrated Development Environments, Programming Principles, Data Science, Data Structures, Computer Programming
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: PySpark, Apache Spark, Data Pipelines, Data Processing, AI Personalization, Dimensionality Reduction, OpenAI API, Data Manipulation, Pandas (Python Package), Data Transformation, Predictive Modeling, Unsupervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Scatter Plots, Embeddings, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Code Review, Open Source Technology, GitHub, Scientific Methods, Bioinformatics, Technical Documentation, Informatics, Clinical Informatics, R (Software), Data Analysis, Programming Principles, R Programming, Version Control, Integrated Development Environments
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Customer experience improvement, Business Transformation, Business Technologies, Business Modeling, Technology Strategies, Data Ethics, AI Personalization, Internet Of Things, Emerging Technologies, Automation, Case Studies, Cloud Computing, Responsible AI, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Strategy, Cybersecurity, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Ethics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Image Analysis, Amazon Web Services, Image Quality, Computer Vision, Model Deployment, Data Import/Export, Anomaly Detection, Data Science, Machine Learning, Cloud Computing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Forecasting, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Statistical Methods, Predictive Modeling, Data Preprocessing, Automation, Anomaly Detection, Data Transformation, Model Evaluation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Vector Databases, Embeddings, Prompt Engineering, Development Environment, Large Language Modeling, Text Mining, Databases, OpenAI, Semantic Web, Artificial Intelligence
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Infrastructure Security, Safety Assurance, Threat Modeling, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Security Engineering, Security Requirements Analysis, Safety Standards, Safety and Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Risk, Hardening, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Assessment, Industrial Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Quality Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Requirements Analysis, Project Scoping, Project Closure, Project Management, Project Planning, Agile Project Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Improvement, Project Controls, Backlogs, Milestones (Project Management), Project Risk Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Quality Assessment, Team Management, Change Management, Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months