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: Windows PowerShell, Scripting, Automation, Windows Servers, Data Validation, Server Administration, Administration, Software Installation, Cloud Deployment, Service Management, Remote Access Systems, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Disaster Recovery, General Networking, Network Administration, Authentications, Network Architecture, Vulnerability Assessments, Computer Networking, Network Infrastructure, Wireless Networks, Cybersecurity, Network Monitoring, Local Area Networks, Network Performance Management, Telecommunications, Network Protocols, Network Troubleshooting, OSI Models, Network Switches, Event Monitoring
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Linux, Scripting, Linux Administration, Operating System Administration, Data Persistence, Shell Script, Unix Shell, Systems Administration, IT Automation, Command-Line Interface, Cloud Hosting, Object-Relational Mapping, YAML, Python Programming, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Network Administration, OS Process Management, File Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Dashboard, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Data Visualization, Consolidation, Automation, Data Analysis Software, Productivity Software, Data Management, Data Cleansing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Amazon Bedrock, Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, AI Security, Generative AI, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), AWS SageMaker, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Amazon Web Services, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon S3, Model Deployment, Model Evaluation, Natural Language Processing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data Preprocessing, AWS SageMaker, Model Evaluation, Model Deployment, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Amazon Web Services, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Data Transformation, Unsupervised Learning, Classification Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Network Troubleshooting, Containerization, CI/CD, Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, YAML, Scalability, Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtual Networking, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Network Monitoring, System Monitoring, Configuration Management, Debugging, Data Persistence
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Computer Systems, Internet Of Things, C (Programming Language), Peripheral Devices, Wireless Networks, Computer Architecture, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Development Environment, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Expense Management, Google Sheets, Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Budgeting, Budget Management, Financial Forecasting, Excel Formulas
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Technical Communication, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Impact, Computational Thinking, Computer Science, Curriculum Development, Innovation, Technical Writing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Computing, Amazon Web Services, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Storage, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Amazon S3, Cloud Applications, Scalability, Database Management, Command-Line Interface, Virtualization, Linux Administration
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Assessments, Mobile Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cloud Security, Threat Modeling, Infrastructure Security, Application Security, Network Security, Scripting, Technical Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months