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Data Protection Courses

Data protection courses can help you learn data privacy regulations, risk assessment techniques, incident response strategies, and encryption methods. You can build skills in compliance management, data governance, and implementing security protocols to safeguard sensitive information. Many courses introduce tools like data loss prevention software, encryption tools, and privacy management platforms, showing how these skills are applied in practical work to protect personal and organizational data.


Popular Data Protection Courses and Certifications


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    Microsoft

    Azure Cybersecurity Solutions And Microsoft Defender

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Security, Firewall, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, Identity and Access Management, Network Security, Threat Management, Endpoint Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Threat Detection, Scenario Testing, Virtual Machines, Event Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Copenhagen

    Data Literacy – What is it and why does it matter?

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Journalism, Analytical Skills, Big Data, Information Privacy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Algorithms

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Digital Safety and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Attacks, Data Security, Safety and Security, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Awareness Training, Information Systems Security, Security Strategy, Security Controls, Threat Modeling, Disaster Recovery, Data Loss Prevention, Incident Response, Vulnerability Assessments, Patch Management

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Ley de protección de datos. Conoce tus derechos

    Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Data Ethics, Data Governance, Data Sharing, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Informed Consent

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    145 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Data, Security, and Privacy

    Skills you'll gain: Data Security, System Design and Implementation, Data Ethics, Cybersecurity, Safety and Security, Information Technology, Information Privacy, Computer Literacy, Software Development Tools, Data Sharing, Technology Strategies

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Benefits: Financial Protection, Growth & Assistance

    Skills you'll gain: Benefits Administration, Compensation and Benefits, Financial Services, Financial Planning, Insurance, Communication, Payroll Administration, Administration, Tax Management, Equities, Training Programs, Employee Retention, Employee Engagement

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Dark Data Migration and Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Data Transformation, Engineering Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Computational Thinking, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Storytelling, Data Integration, Capacity Management, Data Analysis, Data Warehousing, Data Strategy, Data Management, Data Lakes, Unstructured Data, Business Intelligence, Data Governance, Data Access, Data Literacy, Solution Design, Data Quality

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EIT Digital

    Security and Privacy for Big Data - Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Cryptography, Information Systems Security, Security Management, Security Requirements Analysis, Data Access, Vulnerability Assessments, Data Management, Information Management, Big Data

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    586 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    ISC2

    Privacy and Security for Healthcare Organizations​

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Security Awareness, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Health Information Management, Data Sharing, Authorization (Computing), Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Data Access, Disaster Recovery

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    ISC2

    Information Technologies and Security in Healthcare Settings

    Skills you'll gain: Health Information Management, Regulatory Compliance, Data Management, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Data Security, Telehealth, Security Management, Information Privacy, Electronic Medical Record, Threat Management, Emerging Technologies, Information Technology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Whizlabs

    Microsoft Compliance Solutions Capabilities

    Skills you'll gain: Compliance Management, Microsoft 365, Threat Management, Compliance Auditing, Regulatory Compliance, Microsoft Azure, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Data Governance, Cloud Security, Records Management, Investigation, Data Loss Prevention, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Data Security, Risk Management, Auditing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Data Privacy

    Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, Responsible AI, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Data Ethics, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Governance, Data Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Incident Response, Cyber Security Policies, Compliance Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Governance, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Risk Analysis, Cyber Operations, Algorithms

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular data protection courses

  • Azure Cybersecurity Solutions And Microsoft Defender : Microsoft
  • Data Literacy – What is it and why does it matter?: University of Copenhagen
  • Digital Safety and Security: Arizona State University
  • Ley de protección de datos. Conoce tus derechos: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Data, Security, and Privacy: University of California, Irvine
  • Benefits: Financial Protection, Growth & Assistance: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Dark Data Migration and Architecture: Arizona State University
  • Security and Privacy for Big Data - Part 1: EIT Digital
  • Privacy and Security for Healthcare Organizations​: ISC2
  • Information Technologies and Security in Healthcare Settings: ISC2

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