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: Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Structures, Data Import/Export, Data Manipulation, Data Wrangling, Data Processing, Data Cleansing, Statistical Methods, Python Programming, Statistical Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Mainframe Computing, COBOL (Programming Language), Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Development Life Cycle, Mainframe Technologies, z/OS, Unit Testing, Systems Analysis, Job Control Language (JCL), IBM DB2, Systems Development, Agile Software Development, Debugging, Pseudocode, Program Development, Software Development Methodologies, Virtualization, Agile Methodology, Software Development, File I/O
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Awareness Training, Operating Systems, Computer Literacy, digital literacy, File Management, Data Security, Information Technology, Computer Hardware, Safety and Security, Computer Systems
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Feature Engineering, Inventory Management System, Inventory Management, Demand Planning, Matplotlib, Predictive Modeling, Forecasting, Exploratory Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Data Visualization, Model Optimization, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Supervised Learning, Model Evaluation, Statistical Analysis, Model Training, Data Analysis, Statistical Machine Learning, Statistical Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Methods, Model Optimization
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software, Analysis, Systems Design, Solution Design, Systems Analysis, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Algorithms, Algorithms
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Productivity Software, Collaborative Software, Microsoft Office, Spreadsheet Software, Google Sheets, Data Visualization, Excel Formulas, Data Entry, File Management, Microsoft Excel, Editing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Version Control, User Interface (UI) Design, Web Design, Web Design and Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Design Software, Adobe XD, Responsive Web Design, .NET Framework, Microsoft Visual Studio, User Experience, Authorization (Computing), AI Integrations, Application Security, Computational Thinking, Web Components, Pseudocode, Microsoft Development Tools, Javascript
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Methods, Generative AI, Machine Learning Algorithms, Mathematical Theory & Analysis
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Prompt Patterns, Power Platform Architecture & Technical Design, Microsoft Power Platform, AI Workflows, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Performance Tuning, Business Logic, AI Integrations, Agentic systems, Application Deployment, Generative AI, Performance Testing, Scalability, Data Integration, User Feedback
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Cash Flow Forecasting, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Forecasting, Quantitative Research, Financial Modeling, Financial Forecasting, Financial Statement Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Financial Statements, Revenue Forecasting, Risk Modeling, Decision Making, Capital Budgeting, Analysis, Financial Analysis, Return On Investment, Cash Flows, New Business Development, Entrepreneurial Finance, Balance Sheet
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Apache Airflow, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Fine-tuning, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, AI Security, Extract, Transform, Load, Scripting, Technical Communication, SQL, Model Optimization, Data Pipelines, Data Presentation, Large Language Modeling, Python Programming, Performance Tuning, Root Cause Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Version Control
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months