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.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Autoencoders, Convolutional Neural Networks, Vision Transformer (ViT), Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Deep Learning, Multimodal Prompts, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Machine Learning Methods, Model Deployment, Embeddings, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Data Processing, Applied Machine Learning, Linear Algebra
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Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Software Design, Threat Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Software Design Patterns, Software Architecture, Cryptography, Blockchain, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Mac OS, Application Lifecycle Management, Endpoint Security, iOS Development, Cloud Deployment, Network Administration, Performance Testing, Security Controls, Safety and Security, Computer Security, Supervision, General Networking, System Configuration, Test Planning, Information Privacy, Stakeholder Communications
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Data Capture, Model Deployment, Text Mining, Classification Algorithms, Document Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Exploitation techniques, Penetration Testing, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Proxy Servers, Security Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Web Servers
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, File I/O, Data Collection, Simulations, Data Analysis, Microsoft Visual Studio, C (Programming Language), Statistical Analysis, Automation, Program Development, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Storage, Descriptive Statistics, Data Visualization Software, Debugging
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), File I/O, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Programming Principles, C (Programming Language), Software Design, Algorithms, Data Structures
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Python Programming, Data Manipulation, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Software Installation, Development Environment, Jupyter, Integrated Development Environments
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Application Development, Program Development, Development Environment, Microsoft Visual Studio, Software Design Patterns
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Google Workspace, Generative AI, Productivity Software, Google Cloud Platform, AI Workflows, Enterprise Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI, Agentic systems, OpenAI, ChatGPT, AI Workflows, AI Product Strategy, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Model Evaluation, Responsible AI, AI Security, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Responsible AI, Cyber Threat Intelligence, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cyber Security Strategy, Data Ethics, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Threat Detection, Vulnerability Assessments, Data Security, Incident Response, Tensorflow
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks