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.

Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Copilot, Cloud Security, Continuous Monitoring, Systems Administration, Cloud Storage, Patch Management, Virtual Machines, Identity and Access Management, Data Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Firewall, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Identity and Access Management, Proxy Servers, Threat Detection
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Dashboard, Amazon Web Services, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Amazon Redshift, Big Data, Cloud Security, Security Controls, Encryption, Amazon S3, Key Management, Data Integration, Predictive Modeling, Data Cleansing, Machine Learning
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, NIST 800-53, Authorization (Computing), Risk Management Framework, Change Control, Cyber Risk, Security Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, Configuration Management, Threat Management, System Monitoring, Security Requirements Analysis, System Implementation, Security Strategy, Cyber Security Assessment, Risk Mitigation, Document Management, Systems Development Life Cycle
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Endpoint Detection and Response, Multi-Factor Authentication, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Patch Management, Network Monitoring, Data Security, Malware Protection, Mobile Security, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Architecture, Data Infrastructure, Data Modeling, Scalability, Data Management, Data Strategy, Microservices, Software Architecture, Information Architecture, CI/CD, Maintainability, Enterprise Architecture, Organizational Structure, Product Automation, Interoperability, Data Analysis, Generative AI
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Remote Access Systems, Threat Detection, Information Technology Operations, Wireless Networks, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Mobile Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Document Management, Malware Protection, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Change Control, Authentications
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Policies, Networking Hardware, Threat Detection, Technical Support, Network Security, General Networking, Computer Networking, Network Architecture, Network Administration, Network Protocols
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Mac OS, Network Security, Threat Management, Endpoint Security, Threat Detection, Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Strategy, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Network Protocols, Automation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Administration, Infrastructure Security, Ansible, Information Systems Security, Firewall, Security Controls, Wireless Networks, Network Monitoring, Computer Networking, Software-Defined Networking, Identity and Access Management, Authorization (Computing), Scripting, Authentications, Automation, Encryption
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Data Modeling, Clinical Data Management, Database Design, Data Warehousing, Data Quality, Data Transformation, Data Integration, Health Informatics, Relational Databases, SQL
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, IT Security Architecture, Secure Coding, Application Security, Security Testing, Security Strategy, Security Requirements Analysis, Solution Architecture, Software Development Methodologies, Software Development Life Cycle, Systems Architecture, Penetration Testing, Business Risk Management, Compliance Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks