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Data Security Courses

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.


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Popular Data Security Courses and Certifications


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    Coursera

    Python for Beginners: Variables and Strings

    Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Programming Principles, Python Programming

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    57 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    K

    Kennesaw State University

    Dominant Risk Management Standards and Frameworks

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Benefit Analysis, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Cyber Risk, ISO/IEC 27001, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), NIST 800-53, Business Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Cybersecurity, Security Controls

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    42 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    E

    Eindhoven University of Technology

    Improving Your Statistical Questions

    Skills you'll gain: Science and Research, Research Design, Research, Quantitative Research, Experimentation, Sample Size Determination, Data Sharing, Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Data Synthesis, R Programming

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    112 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Introduction to SQL Window Functions

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, PostgreSQL, Query Languages, Data Manipulation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    BiteSize Python for Intermediate Learners

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Plotly, Seaborn, Data Visualization Software, Object Oriented Design, Data Visualization, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Statistical Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Software Documentation, Scatter Plots, Box Plots, Heat Maps, Data Structures, Maintainability, Programming Principles, Data Import/Export, Data Manipulation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    Edureka

    Learn Generative AI with LLMs

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Large Language Modeling, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Tensorflow, ChatGPT, OpenAI, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Responsible AI, Prompt Engineering, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Computer Vision, Predictive Modeling, Supervised Learning, Text Mining, Image Analysis

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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    61 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free
    Free
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    DeepLearning.AI

    Building Systems with the ChatGPT API

    Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, OpenAI API, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, AI Workflows, Jupyter

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    302 reviews

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    SAS

    The Power of Machine Learning: Boost Business, Accumulate Clicks, Fight Fraud, and Deny Deadbeats

    Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Data Preprocessing, Model Evaluation, Responsible AI, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Business Ethics, Decision Tree Learning, Business Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Technical Management, Data Science, Social Justice

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    149 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    DeepLearning.AI

    Custom and Distributed Training with TensorFlow

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Deep Learning, Keras (Neural Network Library), Distributed Computing, Performance Tuning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    435 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Coursera

    GenAI for Paralegals: Streamlining Legal Drafting

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Technology, Legal Research, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI Security, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Workflow Management, Operational Efficiency, AI Workflows, Automation, Document Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Security

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Microsoft

    Preparing for AI-900: Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals exam

    Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Microsoft Azure, Computer Vision, No-Code Development, Machine Learning, AI Workflows, Predictive Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, Model Deployment

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    191 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Michigan

    Introduction to Machine Learning in Sports Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Supervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Predictive Analytics, Feature Engineering, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Machine Learning Algorithms, Predictive Modeling, Analytics, Decision Tree Learning, Machine Learning, Logistic Regression, Data Analysis, Classification Algorithms, Data Preprocessing, Python Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Python for Beginners: Variables and Strings: Coursera
  • Dominant Risk Management Standards and Frameworks: Kennesaw State University
  • Improving Your Statistical Questions: Eindhoven University of Technology
  • Introduction to SQL Window Functions: Coursera
  • BiteSize Python for Intermediate Learners: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Learn Generative AI with LLMs: Edureka
  • Building Systems with the ChatGPT API: DeepLearning.AI
  • The Power of Machine Learning: Boost Business, Accumulate Clicks, Fight Fraud, and Deny Deadbeats: SAS
  • Custom and Distributed Training with TensorFlow: DeepLearning.AI
  • GenAI for Paralegals: Streamlining Legal Drafting: Coursera

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