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.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Probability, Statistical Inference, Estimation, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution, Statistics, Markov Model, Statistical Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Applied Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Methods, Generative AI, Data Analysis, Data Science, Machine Learning Algorithms, Mathematical Theory & Analysis
★ 4.4 (347) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, AI literacy, Prompt Patterns, Prompt Engineering Tools, AI Enablement, Generative AI, Generative AI Agents, Artificial Intelligence, AI Personalization, AI Workflows, Ideation, Decision Support Systems, Responsible AI, Google Workspace
★ 4.8 (181) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Data Presentation, Data Ethics, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Data Cleansing, Stakeholder Communications, Analytical Skills, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Stakeholder Management, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Validation, Dashboard Creation, Ggplot2, Interviewing Skills, Case Studies, Data Access, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis
★ 4.7 (614) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Bayesian Statistics, Applied Machine Learning, Data Mining, Statistical Machine Learning, Statistical Inference, Text Mining, Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning Algorithms, Unstructured Data, Machine Learning, Scalability, Data Structures, Distributed Computing, Probability Distribution, Algorithms
★ 4.6 (2.4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Vector Databases, Semantic Web, Model Optimization, Embeddings, Application Programming Interface (API)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Agentic Workflows, AI Workflows, Agentic systems, LLM Application, Tool Calling, OpenAI, Prompt Engineering, Application Development, Large Language Modeling, Software Documentation, File I/O, Memory Management, File Management
★ 4.6 (419) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Eindhoven University of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Scientific Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Quantitative Research, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Software, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Sample Size Determination, Research, Data Literacy, General Science and Research, Data Sharing, Probability Distribution
★ 4.9 (801) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Board Infinity
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, AI literacy, AI Workflows, Product Automation, Google Gemini, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, AI Personalization, New Business Development, Google Workspace, Responsible AI
★ 4.8 (288) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Evaluation, Business Metrics, Model Training, Feature Engineering, Predictive Modeling, Random Forest Algorithm, Supervised Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Performance Metric, Machine Learning Algorithms, Regression Analysis, Continuous Monitoring, Statistical Methods
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Theory, Database Management, Query Languages, Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Administration, Database Application, Database Development, Data Science, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Integrity
★ 4.7 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Data Wrangling, Data Processing, Data Integration, Statistical Programming, Data Analysis, Data Presentation
★ 4.8 (944) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months