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 California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Logical Reasoning, Cryptographic Protocols, Combinatorics, Computational Logic, Deductive Reasoning, Cryptography, Probability, Key Management, Computational Thinking, Encryption, Probability Distribution, Network Analysis, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Theoretical Computer Science, Bayesian Statistics, Python Programming, Data Structures, Algorithms, Arithmetic
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Analytics, LLM Application, Grammar, Customer Support, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Deepseek, LLM Application, Software Documentation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Management Systems, SQL, Relational Databases, Databases, MySQL, Database Administration, Data Integrity, NoSQL, Data Manipulation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Docs, Gmail, Google Sheets, Google Workspace, Presentations, Calendar Management, Spreadsheet Software, File Management, Excel Formulas, Email Security, Data Visualization, Productivity Software, Collaborative Software, Data Validation, Document Management, Setting Appointments, Meeting Facilitation, Sales Presentations, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Version Control
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Operating Systems, Hardware Troubleshooting, Desktop Support, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Computer Hardware, Network Support, System Support, Microsoft Windows, Systems Administration, Networking Hardware, Mac OS, Technical Support, System Configuration, Technical Support and Services, Operating System Administration, Network Infrastructure, Data Storage, Command-Line Interface, Peripheral Devices
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Management, Social Media Campaigns, Content Creation, Digital Marketing, Digital Advertising, Customer Engagement, Brand Awareness, Marketing Analytics, Target Audience
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Proposal Writing, Presentations, Sales Presentation, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Event Planning, Peer Review, Business Communication, Business Writing, Taking Meeting Minutes, Public Speaking, Business Planning, Microsoft PowerPoint, Meeting Facilitation, Business Correspondence, Professional Networking, Data Visualization, English Language, Setting Appointments
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Prompt Engineering, Containerization, Identity and Access Management, Cloud-Native Computing, CI/CD, Cloud Storage, Application Deployment, Cloud Management, Cloud Services, Virtual Machines, Scalability, Cloud Computing, Docker (Software), Application Development, Load Balancing, Generative AI Agents, Continuous Integration
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Scripting, Software Development Tools, Integrated Development Environments, Data Import/Export, Jupyter, File Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Splunk, Threat Detection, System Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Event Monitoring, Continuous Monitoring, Incident Response, Data Analysis Software, Data Management, Real Time Data, Data Storage, Configuration Management, Software Installation, User Interface (UI)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Containerization, Docker (Software), Development Environment, Continuous Deployment, Devops Tools, Cloud-Native Computing, Bioinformatics, Software Development, Debugging, Software Versioning, Command-Line Interface
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months