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 Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Key Management, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cybersecurity, Communication Systems, Digital Communications, Authentications, Data Integrity, Algorithms
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Unity Engine, Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Game Design, Video Game Development, Software Design Patterns, Data Structures, C# (Programming Language), Prototyping, Programming Principles, Graph Theory, Computer Programming, Data Management, Event-Driven Programming, Software Architecture, Algorithms, File I/O, Data Storage, Application Development
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Scenario Testing, Test Planning, Unit Testing, Functional Testing, Test Case, Hardware Troubleshooting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Storytelling, Drive Engagement, Communication, Persuasive Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Writing, Composure, Adaptability, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Android Studio, Android Jetpack, Kotlin, Android Development, Android (Operating System), Responsive Web Design, Mobile Development, UI Components, Unit Testing, Gradle, User Interface (UI) Design, Application Development, User Interface (UI), Integrated Development Environments, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Development Environment, Programming Principles, Test Driven Development (TDD), Wireframing, Prototyping
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Sales Training, Inside Sales, Closing (Sales), Regional Sales, Sales Enablement, Sales Management, Sales Prospecting, Active Listening, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Meeting Facilitation, Marketing Automation, Discussion Facilitation, Customer Analysis, Virtual Teams, Stakeholder Analysis, Customer Insights, Negotiation, Needs Assessment, Data Storytelling, Emotional Intelligence
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Workflow Management, No-Code Development, Process Improvement, Business Process Automation, Process Design, Automation, Project Management Software, Systems Thinking, Slack (Software), Collaborative Software, Cloud-Based Integration, Data Integration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Brand Awareness, Brand Management, Canva (Software), Brand Strategy, Branding, Brand Marketing, Logo Design, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Marketing, Target Audience, Style Guides, AI Personalization, Email Marketing, Data Presentation, Digital Marketing, Generative AI, Marketing Analytics, Content Creation
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, File I/O, Eclipse (Software), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Software Design, Computer Programming, Application Frameworks, Programming Principles, Virtual Machines, Web Development, Debugging, Data Persistence, Package and Software Management, Data Structures
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Automation, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Sustainability Standards, Safety Standards, Risk Management Framework, Emerging Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, Forecasting, Robotics, Socioeconomics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Commands, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), System Monitoring, Operating System Administration, Public Key Infrastructure, Ubuntu, Version Control, File Management, Command-Line Interface, Linux Servers, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Git (Version Control System), File Systems, User Accounts, Firewall, Cloud Computing Architecture, DevOps
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months