Data privacy and security courses can help you learn data protection regulations, risk assessment techniques, incident response strategies, and encryption methods. You can build skills in analyzing vulnerabilities, implementing security measures, and ensuring compliance with laws like GDPR and CCPA. Many courses introduce tools such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and data loss prevention software, demonstrating how these skills are applied to safeguard sensitive information and maintain organizational integrity.

Columbia University
Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Securities (Finance), Derivatives, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Capital Markets, Futures Exchange, Equities, Financial Modeling, Probability, Risk Management, Portfolio Management, Probability Distribution, Cash Flows
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Data Security, Multi-Factor Authentication, Microsoft Azure, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cloud Security, Active Directory, Threat Modeling, Security Strategy, Data Storage, Database Architecture and Administration, Virtual Machines, Infrastructure Security, Kubernetes, Continuous Monitoring, Web Applications, Cyber Governance, System Monitoring, Network Security, Authentications
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, Google Cloud Platform, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Applications, Kubernetes, Cloud Security, Prompt Engineering, Cloud Storage, Virtual Machines, Virtual Networking, Generative AI, Encryption, OAuth, Security Controls, Network Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Threat Management, Data Security
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microservices, API Gateway, Scalability, Systems Architecture, Software Architecture, Data Management, Distributed Computing, Databases, API Design, Restful API, Software Design Patterns, NoSQL, GraphQL, Event-Driven Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Threat Modeling, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Threat Management, Security Engineering, Network Security, Data Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Key Management, Encryption, Network Protocols, Scripting, Regulatory Compliance, Financial Regulation, Scalability
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Tableau Software, Data Transformation, Data Integration, SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), Data Visualization Software, Relational Databases, Data Management, Advanced Analytics, Data Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Data Cleansing, Business Intelligence, Forecasting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Site Reliability Engineering, Kubernetes, Incident Management, Google App Engine, Load Balancing, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Monitoring, Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Performance Management, Network Architecture, Network Troubleshooting, System Monitoring, Virtual Networking, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cloud Security, Network Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Policy Development, Political Sciences, Governance, Policy Analysis, International Relations, Public Policies, Social Justice, Economic Development, Public Administration, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Case Studies
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Event Monitoring, Incident Response, Security Management, Cyber Security Policies, Command-Line Interface, System Monitoring, Configuration Management, Object Oriented Design, User Interface (UI), Computer Displays, Simulations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Threat Management, Remote Access Systems, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, Security Requirements Analysis, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Security Software, Security Management, Telecommuting, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Security Policies, Security Controls, Risk Management Framework
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Methods, Microsoft Excel, Probability & Statistics, Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Probability Distribution, Statistical Modeling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

EC-Council
Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Threat Hunting, Vulnerability Management, Event Monitoring, Threat Detection, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Security Controls, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Management, Exploitation techniques, Network Monitoring, Anomaly Detection
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months