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.

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative Model Architectures, Generative AI, AI Workflows, Data Ethics, Model Evaluation, Data Governance, AI literacy, Governance, Artificial Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Organizational Strategy, Social Impact, Benchmarking, Emerging Technologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Social Media Analytics, Pivot Tables And Charts, Customer Analysis, Probability Distribution, Customer Demand Planning, Marketing Analytics, Demand Planning, Forecasting, Consumer Behaviour, Descriptive Statistics, Data-Driven Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Probability, Statistical Analysis, Target Market, Social Media, Model Evaluation, Microsoft Excel, Marketing
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Systems Engineering, Systems Analysis, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Network Analysis, Case Studies, Network Model, Control Systems
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Metasploit, Application Security, Security Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Scanning, Brute-force attacks, Secure Coding, Exploitation techniques, Software Design Patterns, Vulnerability Assessments, Memory Management, Amazon Web Services, SQL, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Operating Systems, Data Validation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Requirements Elicitation, Software Design Documents, Requirements Analysis, Mockups, Security Requirements Analysis, Interviewing Skills, User Requirements Documents, Systems Development Life Cycle, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Storyboarding, Requirements Management, Functional Requirement, Goal Setting, Software Development Methodologies, Software Documentation, Diagram Design, Agile Methodology, Product Requirements, Risk Management Framework, Risking
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Model Context Protocol, AI Integrations, AI Security, Enterprise Architecture, Scalability, Software Architecture, Systems Architecture, Servers, Interoperability, Server Side, Authentications, System Design and Implementation, Enterprise Security, Performance Tuning
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: SQL, Query Languages, Generative AI, Maintainability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Commands, Operating Systems, Embedded Software, Integrated Development Environments, File Systems, Internet Of Things, Command-Line Interface, Development Environment, System Configuration, Embedded Systems, Computing Platforms, Python Programming, OS Process Management, User Interface (UI), Computer Hardware, File Management, Scripting Languages, Programming Principles, Computer Programming
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Project Management, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Cost Reduction, Team Performance Management, Workflow Management, Project Planning, Resource Allocation, Process Improvement, Risk Management, Predictive Analytics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Software Design Documents, Software Design, AI Integrations, Software Architecture, Agentic Workflows, Continuous Integration, Software Development, Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, Application Security, Software Engineering, Code Review, Debugging, DevSecOps
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Engineering Software, Software Quality Assurance, Software Engineering, Program Development, Application Security, Security Architecture Review, Object Oriented Design, Software Architecture, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Development Testing, Threat Modeling, Maintainability, Code Review, Code Coverage, Application Deployment, IT Security Architecture, Continuous Deployment, Software Testing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months