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.

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Experimentation, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Model Optimization, Statistical Modeling, Simulations, Statistical Inference, Mathematical Modeling, Design Strategies, Model Evaluation
★ 4.7 (67) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Data Validation, Extensible Languages and XML, Extensible Markup Language (XML), ISO/IEC 27001, Payment Systems, Verification And Validation, Payment Processing, Data Migration, Business Analysis, Business Workflow Analysis, Data Mapping, Process Analysis, Regulatory Compliance, Payment Processing and Collection, Process Mapping, Compliance Management, Workflow Management, Regulatory Requirements, Gap Analysis, Cross-Functional Collaboration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Methods, Feature Engineering, Supervised Learning, Model Evaluation
★ 4.9 (17) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Facebook, digital literacy, Fundraising, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, Social Media Strategy, Shared Media, Safety and Security, Communication, Security Awareness, Personally Identifiable Information, Event Management, Group Policy, Relationship Building, Content Scheduling, Web Presence, Information Privacy
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: LangChain, LLM Application, Hugging Face, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Prompt Patterns, LangGraph, Model Deployment, AI Workflows, Large Language Modeling, AI Orchestration, Generative AI, Token Optimization, Generative Model Architectures, AI Integrations, Fine-tuning, Embeddings, Data Pipelines, Containerization, Restful API, Docker (Software)
★ 1.6 (8) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

EDHEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Investment Management, Portfolio Management, Text Mining, Portfolio Risk, Applied Machine Learning, Asset Management, Network Analysis, Investments, Data Visualization Software, Machine Learning Methods, Return On Investment, Statistical Machine Learning, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Data, Market Data, Financial Management, Unstructured Data, Predictive Modeling, Web Scraping, Risk Management
★ 4.6 (1.8K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Demand Planning, Trend Analysis, Data Visualization, Regression Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Forecasting, Statistical Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Correlation Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning, Python Programming
★ 3.3 (39) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: People Management, Financial Reporting, Financial Acumen, Financial Data, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Social Determinants Of Health, Operations Management, Income Statement, Employee Performance Management, Financial Analysis, Leadership and Management, Health Systems, Operational Performance Management, Human Capital, Health Care Administration, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Care, Insurance
★ 4.6 (2K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Incident Response, Penetration Testing, Computer Security Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Awareness, Malware Protection, AI Security, Exploitation techniques, Network Security
★ 4.8 (1.6K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Data Encryption Standard, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Brute-force attacks, Key Management, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Data Integrity, Cybersecurity, Computer Security, Information Assurance, Authentications, Data Security, Theoretical Computer Science, Threat Modeling, Communication Systems, Algorithms, Digital Communications
★ 4.6 (923) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Web Development Tools, Scripting, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Applications, Python Programming
★ 3.1 (19) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Computational Logic, Deductive Reasoning, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computer Programming
★ 4.4 (2.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months