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Privacy Courses

Privacy courses can help you learn data protection regulations, risk assessment strategies, privacy impact assessments, and the fundamentals of ethical data handling. You can build skills in implementing privacy policies, conducting audits, and managing compliance with various legal frameworks. Many courses introduce tools like data encryption software, privacy management platforms, and methods for ensuring secure data storage and transmission.

Popular Privacy Courses and Certifications


  • M

    Madecraft

    Practical Privacy for Products and Services

    Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Data Governance, Data Management, Data Ethics, Data Security, Record Keeping, Data Processing, Data Mapping, Compliance Training, Records Management, Security Controls, Responsible AI, Risk Analysis, Information Systems Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Governance, Risk Mitigation, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Infosec

    US Privacy Laws and Standards

    Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, NIST 800-53, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Governance, Cyber Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Records Management, Security Controls, Incident Response, Cyber Risk, Incident Management, Risk Management Framework

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    AI Governance and Privacy Professional Certification (AIGP)

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI Security, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Privacy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Governance, Data Governance, Model Deployment, Compliance Management, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Personally Identifiable Information, AI literacy, Legal Risk, Risking, Decision Intelligence, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Machine Learning, Risk Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • I

    Infosec

    US State Data Privacy, Data Security, and Data Breach Laws

    Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Personally Identifiable Information, Regulatory Requirements, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Data Security, Compliance Management, Legal Risk, Compliance Reporting, Legal Research, Security Controls, Brokerage, Data Sharing, Informed Consent

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Privacy and Standardisation

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Standard, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Case Law, Medical Privacy, Court Systems, Telecommunications, Legal Writing, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Legal Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Ethics, European History, International Relations, Interoperability, Data Security, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Ancient History, Cybersecurity

    4.4 stars, 385 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (385) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Data Security and Information Privacy

    Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Risk, Data Management, Security Management, Encryption, Security Software, Data Sharing, Security Strategy, Network Security, Data Access, Risk Modeling, Statistical Methods

    4.6 stars, 15 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (15) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Privacy Law and HIPAA

    Skills you'll gain: Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Medical Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Management, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Legal Risk, Data Governance, Data Security, Security Controls, Incident Response, Risk Analysis

    4.6 stars, 192 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (192) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Healthcare Data Security, Privacy, and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Health Information Management, Security Awareness, Cloud Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Encryption, Health Informatics, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Data Security, Security Controls, Cyber Attacks, Medical Records, Health Technology, Health Administration, Information Privacy, Cloud Computing, Patient Safety

    4.8 stars, 477 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (477) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Data Privacy and Protection Standards

    Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Data Governance, Data Ethics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Loss Prevention, Data Management, Security Controls, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Management, Compliance Training, Security Strategy, Regulatory Requirements, Computer Security Incident Management, Safety Culture

    4.7 stars, 40 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (40) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Medical Records: Protect Patient Privacy

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Medical Records, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Health Information Management, Medical Office Procedures, Record Keeping, Information Privacy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to Data Protection and Privacy

    Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Information Privacy, Data Governance, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Data Management, Cyber Attacks, Data Loss Prevention, Security Controls, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Incident Response, Cyber Risk, Encryption, Risk Management Framework

    4.7 stars, 73 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (73) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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  • E

    Edureka

    Gen AI for Data Privacy & Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Security, Data Management, Data Loss Prevention, Security Awareness

    4.6 stars, 23 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (23) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular privacy courses

  • Practical Privacy for Products and Services: Madecraft
  • US Privacy Laws and Standards: Infosec
  • AI Governance and Privacy Professional Certification (AIGP): Packt
  • US State Data Privacy, Data Security, and Data Breach Laws: Infosec
  • Privacy and Standardisation: 28DIGITAL
  • Cyber Security: Data Security and Information Privacy: Macquarie University
  • Privacy Law and HIPAA: University of Pennsylvania
  • Healthcare Data Security, Privacy, and Compliance: Johns Hopkins University
  • Data Privacy and Protection Standards: Coursera
  • Medical Records: Protect Patient Privacy: Coursera

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