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Data Protection Courses

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.


Popular Data Protection Courses and Certifications


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    Microsoft

    Applications of Copilot in the Workplace

    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

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Effective Onboarding

    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

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Scrimba

    Learn Advanced React

    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

    4.8
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Oracle Database Backup and Recovery Using RMAN

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Operational Databases, Database Administration, Data Loss Prevention, Data Security, Configuration Management, Scripting Languages

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Infosec

    OWASP Top 10 - Welcome and Risks 1-5

    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

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    CompTIA CySA+ (CS0-003)

    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)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Leeds

    An Introduction to Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptographic Protocols, Cryptography, Encryption, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cybersecurity, Data Security

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Tables and Forms in HTML

    Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Development, Web Applications, Web Design and Development, Web Development Tools, Web Design, Web Content

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Infosec

    CISSP Domain 3: Security Architecture and Engineering

    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

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Vector Databases: from Embeddings to Applications

    Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Database Systems, Databases, Algorithms, Semantic Web, Data Mining, Prompt Engineering, Applied Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning

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    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Information Systems Auditing and Governance

    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

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    AI Ethics for the Workplace

    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

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

  • Applications of Copilot in the Workplace: Microsoft
  • Effective Onboarding: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Learn Advanced React: Scrimba
  • Oracle Database Backup and Recovery Using RMAN: Packt
  • OWASP Top 10 - Welcome and Risks 1-5: Infosec
  • CompTIA CySA+ (CS0-003): Packt
  • An Introduction to Cryptography: University of Leeds
  • Tables and Forms in HTML: Coursera
  • CISSP Domain 3: Security Architecture and Engineering: Infosec
  • Vector Databases: from Embeddings to Applications: DeepLearning.AI

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