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.

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Data Loss Prevention, Cloud Security, Network Security, Data Security, Firewall, Identity and Access Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Key Management, Google Cloud Platform, Continuous Monitoring, Encryption, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Cloud Computing, CI/CD
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, OSI Models, Network Monitoring, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, General Networking, Local Area Networks, Network Analysis, Network Protocols, Network Infrastructure, Software-Defined Networking, Network Administration, Networking Hardware, Network Switches
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Google Cloud Platform, Google Sheets, Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Analytics, Scripting, Data Presentation, Google Workspace, Cloud API, Data Compilation
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Scatter Plots, Jupyter, Histogram, Box Plots, Graphing, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Animations
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: User Research, User Feedback, Project Scoping, Data Presentation, Analysis, Data Analysis, Mobile Banking, Data Collection
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Dataflow, Serverless Computing, Data Pipelines, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Data Security, Google Cloud Platform, Data Processing, Containerization
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Grafana, Apache Kafka, Real Time Data, Data Pipelines, Dashboard, Data Synthesis, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Attacks, Threat Modeling, Telecommunications, Computer Security Awareness Training, Enterprise Security, General Networking, Exploitation techniques, Public Safety and National Security, Exploit development, Governance, Political Sciences
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Frontend Performance, Restful API
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Spreadsheet Software, Data Import/Export, Data Analysis Software, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Business Analysis
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Clinical Documentation, Responsible AI, Revenue Cycle Management, No-Code Development, Electronic Medical Record, Medical Billing and Coding, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Patient Education and Support, AI Security, Health Informatics, Generative AI, Business Process Automation, Patient Communication, Data Governance, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Real Time Data, Smart Goals
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Google Cloud Platform, Remote Access Systems, Data Processing, Cloud Storage, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Data Pipelines, Data Sharing, Virtual Machines, Cloud Computing, Data Transformation, Security Software, Process Analysis
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours