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: Incident Response, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cybersecurity, Endpoint Detection and Response, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Attacks, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Event Monitoring, Cyber Engineering, Patch Management, Network Security, Malware Protection, Continuous Monitoring, Security Management, Cyber Risk, Digital Forensics, Risk Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Seaborn, Data Storytelling, Statistical Visualization, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Matplotlib, Box Plots, Scatter Plots, Statistical Analysis, Heat Maps, Histogram, Python Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Microsoft Copilot, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Training and Development, Instructional Design, ChatGPT, Productivity Software, Training Programs, Prompt Engineering, Learning Management Systems, Innovation, Case Studies, Leadership Development, Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, AI Workflows, Data Ethics, Model Evaluation, Data Governance, Governance, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Organizational Strategy, Social Impact, Benchmarking, Emerging Technologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Tensorflow, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Data Ethics, Supervised Learning, Responsible AI, Unsupervised Learning, Natural Language Processing, Computer Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Data Science, R (Software), GitHub, Version Control, Data Analysis, Big Data, R Programming, Git (Version Control System), Statistical Programming, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Tableau Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Financial Reporting, Financial Data, Business Reporting, Financial Statements, Business Intelligence, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Performance Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

The University of Chicago
Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Classification Algorithms, Supervised Learning, Regression Analysis, Random Forest Algorithm, Dimensionality Reduction, Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Statistical Methods, Tensorflow, Feature Engineering, Pandas (Python Package)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Data Modeling, Unsupervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Classification Algorithms, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Predictive Analytics, Logistic Regression, Random Forest Algorithm, Bayesian Statistics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Matplotlib, Data Analysis, Data Mining, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, NumPy, Pandas (Python Package), Probability Distribution, Dimensionality Reduction, Model Evaluation, R Programming, Probability, Python Programming, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Preprocessing, Linear Algebra, Applied Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Continuous Monitoring, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Risk, NIST 800-53, Risk Management, Cloud Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Incident Response, Authorization (Computing), Vulnerability Assessments, Disaster Recovery
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Cloud Deployment, LLM Application, Model Deployment, Application Deployment, Large Language Modeling, Hugging Face, Data Ethics, Prompt Engineering, Model Evaluation, Risk Management Framework, Rust (Programming Language)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks