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: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity and Access Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Multi-Factor Authentication, Authorization (Computing), Security Controls, User Accounts, Key Management, Encryption, Command-Line Interface
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Dashboard, Ggplot2, Plot (Graphics), Shiny (R Package), R Programming, Leaflet (Software), Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Box Plots, Data Science, Spatial Data Analysis, Histogram, UI Components, User Interface (UI)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Infographics, Data Visualization Software, Data Storytelling, Plotly, Matplotlib, Journalism, Graphing, Data Literacy, Color Theory, Data Manipulation, Design Elements And Principles, Data Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Public Safety and National Security, Security Management, Program Evaluation, Governance, Social Justice, Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Public Policies, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Social Work, Community Development, Conflict Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, IT Security Architecture, Data Centers, Risk Management Framework, Identity and Access Management
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Operating Systems, Network Security, Network Support, Network Troubleshooting, System Support, Data Storage, Microsoft Windows, Systems Administration, Mac OS, Technical Support, System Configuration, Command-Line Interface, Software Installation, Linux, Help Desk Support, Encryption, Mobile Security, Information Technology, Firewall, Malware Protection
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Ubuntu, Hardening, Linux, Application Security, Operating System Administration, Security Controls, Service Management, Patch Management, Information Systems Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Cloud Security, Google Cloud Platform, Security Controls, Cloud Computing, Firewall, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authorization (Computing), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Data Security, Infrastructure Security, Load Balancing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Hardening, Identity and Access Management, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Security, Network Security, Firewall, Security Controls, Authorization (Computing), Linux Administration, System Configuration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: PySpark, Matplotlib, Apache Spark, Big Data, Data Processing, Distributed Computing, Data Management, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Query Languages, Python Programming
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Kubernetes, Generative AI, Cloud Security, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Applications, Data Loss Prevention, Cloud Storage, Virtual Machines, Containerization, Application Development, Security Management, Cloud Computing, Encryption, Malware Protection, Continuous Monitoring
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Cloud Security, Network Security, Infrastructure Security, Application Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cyber Security Policies, Verification And Validation, Encryption, Configuration Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks