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Data Security Courses

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.


Popular Data Security Courses and Certifications


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    Illinois Tech

    Advanced Statistical Techniques for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Statistical Analysis, Bayesian Statistics, Data Visualization, Statistical Inference, Exploratory Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Data Cleansing, Analytics, Data Analysis, Machine Learning, R Programming, Data Science, R (Software), Statistical Modeling, Data Manipulation, Statistical Methods, Data Mining, Data Validation, Feature Engineering

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Data Analysis for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Regression Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Science, Probability & Statistics

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Data-Oriented Python Programming and Debugging

    Skills you'll gain: NumPy, Debugging, Pandas (Python Package), Statistics, Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Data-oriented programming, Data Processing, Maintainability, Numerical Analysis, Critical Thinking, Technical Support

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Data-Driven Animation for Science Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Visualization, Data Literacy, Data Visualization Software, Animations, Data Presentation, Video Editing, Data Storytelling, Adobe After Effects, Graphics Software, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Storyboarding, Adobe Premiere, Peer Review, Motion Graphics, Autodesk Maya, Post-Production, Computer Graphic Techniques, Technical Communication, Style Guides, Professional Development

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Ball State University

    Statistical Methods for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Methods, Probability, Data Science, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Probability Distribution, Statistical Modeling, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Inference, Sampling (Statistics), R Programming, Statistical Visualization

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Statistical Modeling for Data Science Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, R Programming, Data Ethics, Research Design, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Probability & Statistics, Data Science, Quantitative Research, Machine Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Linear Algebra, Probability Distribution

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Duke University

    MySQL-for-Data-Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Bash (Scripting Language), Scripting, Database Management, Relational Databases, Command-Line Interface, SQL, Databases, Data Import/Export, Database Application, Data Pipelines, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Linux

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Michigan

    Arranging and Visualizing Data in R

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Rmarkdown, R (Software), Tidyverse (R Package), Statistical Visualization, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, R Programming, Ggplot2, Data Wrangling, Scatter Plots, Data Manipulation, Histogram, Scripting, Package and Software Management, Data Import/Export

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Managing Security in Google Cloud Platform 日本語版

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Google Cloud Platform, Security Management, Cloud Computing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Firewall, Public Cloud, Network Security, Authorization (Computing), Data Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Event Monitoring, Network Monitoring, Load Balancing, Encryption

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Statistics and Data Analysis with Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Pivot Tables And Charts, Sample Size Determination, Data Visualization, Statistical Inference, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microsoft Excel, Correlation Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Data Analysis, Forecasting, Regression Analysis, Business Analytics, Spreadsheet Software, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Visualization, Data Presentation

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Empathy, Data, and Risk

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Empathy, Data Storytelling, Interactive Data Visualization, Risk Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Risk Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Analytical Skills, Human Centered Design, Decision Making, User Research, Risk Control, Psychology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Visualization in R with ggplot2

    Skills you'll gain: Ggplot2, Scatter Plots, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Heat Maps, R Programming, Graphical Tools, Data Wrangling, Tidyverse (R Package), Graphics Software

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular data security courses

  • Advanced Statistical Techniques for Data Science: Illinois Tech
  • Data Analysis for Business: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Data-Oriented Python Programming and Debugging: University of Michigan
  • Data-Driven Animation for Science Communication: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Statistical Methods for Data Science: Ball State University
  • Statistical Modeling for Data Science Applications: University of Colorado Boulder
  • MySQL-for-Data-Engineering: Duke University
  • Arranging and Visualizing Data in R : University of Michigan
  • Managing Security in Google Cloud Platform 日本語版: Google Cloud
  • Statistics and Data Analysis with Excel: Macquarie University

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