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: Unsupervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Plotly, Data Visualization, Machine Learning, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Python Programming
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Machine Controls, Control Systems, Torque (Physics), Power Electronics, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Three-Phase, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Systems, Programmable Logic Controllers, Electronic Hardware, Basic Electrical Systems, Electronics, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Power, Electronic Components, Laboratory Experience
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Chicago
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Media and Communications, Digital Content, Technology Strategies, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Network Protocols, Telecommunications, Market Dynamics, Case Law, Lawsuits, Economics, Competitive Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software, Applied Machine Learning, Exploratory Data Analysis, Analysis, System Design and Implementation, Solution Design, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Algorithms, Algorithms, Business Metrics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Bioinformatics, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), Artificial Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Python Programming, Performance Tuning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Cloud Platforms, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Data Storage, Middleware, Containerization, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Cloud Applications, Amazon S3, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Content Management Systems, Web Content, Blogs, Branding, Web Design, Event Management, Editing, Brand Awareness, Web Design and Development, User Accounts, Public Relations, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, SQL, Relational Databases, PostgreSQL, Database Theory, Database Management, Data Modeling, Databases, Data Integrity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Strategies, Digital Transformation, AI Enablement, Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Marketing, Business Strategy, Case Studies, Competitive Analysis, Network Analysis, Customer experience improvement, Customer Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Estate Planning, Insurance, Goal Setting, Cash Flows, Investments, Budgeting, Smart Goals, Tax, Mortgage Loans, Insurance Policies, Return On Investment, Financial Planning, Financial Analysis, Loans, Risk Analysis, Asset Protection, Portfolio Management, Consumer Lending, Credit Risk, Safety and Security
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Plotly, Data Visualization, Datamaps, Data Visualization Software, Scatter Plots, Jupyter, Python Programming, Exploratory Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Medical Science and Research
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours