Data protection courses can help you learn data privacy regulations, risk assessment techniques, incident response strategies, and encryption methods. You can build skills in compliance management, data governance, and implementing security protocols to safeguard sensitive information. Many courses introduce tools like data loss prevention software, encryption tools, and privacy management platforms, showing how these skills are applied in practical work to protect personal and organizational data.

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft 365, Marketing Automation, Customer experience improvement, Generative AI, Business Process Automation, Sales Process, Customer Service, Business Metrics, Return On Investment, Automation, Compliance Management, Responsible AI, Natural Language Processing, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
Skills you'll gain: Employee Onboarding, Employee Retention, Talent Acquisition, New Hire Orientations, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Improvement, Relationship Building, Performance Metric, Drive Engagement, Performance Management, Goal Setting, Internal Communications, Communication, Leadership Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Scrimba
Skills you'll gain: React.js, Routing Protocols, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Front-End Web Development, UI Components, Performance Tuning, Debugging, Javascript, Software Design Patterns, Real Time Data, Authentications
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Operational Databases, Database Administration, Data Loss Prevention, Data Security, Configuration Management, Scripting Languages
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Vulnerability Assessments, Application Security, Vulnerability Management, Secure Coding, Hardening, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Authorization (Computing), Cryptography, System Configuration, Encryption
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Incident Management, Secure Coding, Cyber Security Assessment, Incident Management, Security Testing, Cyber Governance, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Network Infrastructure, Network Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Leeds
Skills you'll gain: Cryptographic Protocols, Cryptography, Encryption, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cybersecurity, Data Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Development, Web Applications, Web Design and Development, Web Development Tools, Web Design, Web Content
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Threat Modeling, Application Security, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Security Engineering, Cloud Security, Systems Architecture, Security Controls, Threat Management, Software As A Service, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Computer Security, Threat Detection, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Cyber Security Assessment, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Data Integrity
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Database Systems, Databases, Algorithms, Semantic Web, Data Mining, Prompt Engineering, Applied Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Audit Planning, Auditing, Internal Controls, Risk Management Framework, Continuous Monitoring, Compliance Auditing, Project Coordination, Financial Controls, Quality Assurance, Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Fraud detection, Governance, Presentations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

SkillUp
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Business Ethics, Personally Identifiable Information, Artificial Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Workplace inclusivity, Human Resource Policies, Data Security, Information Privacy, Data Governance, Productivity Software, Accountability, Risk Control, Risk Analysis, Continuous Monitoring
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks