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.

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Computer Hardware, Computer Engineering, Peripheral Devices, Data Storage, Systems Architecture, Computational Logic
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Application Programming Interface (API), TCP/IP, Electronics, Embedded Systems, Network Protocols, USB, General Networking, Electronic Systems, Hardware Design, Digital Signal Processing, Computer Hardware, Python Programming, Linux, Servers
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Digital Forensics, Microsoft Windows, File Management, Operating Systems, Data Structures, Data Validation, Data Storage
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Metasploit, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Assessments, Brute-force attacks, Web Applications, Cybersecurity, Firewall, Network Security, Wireless Networks, Network Analysis, SQL
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Technology, Data Ethics, User Centered Design, Technology Strategies, Health Informatics, Health Policy, Regulatory Compliance, Data Security, Healthcare Ethics, Strategic Thinking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Mainframe Computing, COBOL (Programming Language), Software Development Life Cycle, z/OS, Unit Testing, Systems Analysis, Job Control Language (JCL), IBM DB2, Systems Development, Debugging, Pseudocode, Virtualization, Agile Methodology, Software Development, Test Driven Development (TDD), Report Writing, Relational Databases, Software Testing, Technical Support, File I/O
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, User Research, Usability Testing, User Centered Design, Research Methodologies, Needs Assessment, Interviewing Skills, Research, Human Computer Interaction, Data Collection
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Wireless Networks, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Internet Of Things, Emerging Technologies, Network Architecture, Telecommunications, Amazon Web Services, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Hardware Architecture, Network Protocols, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Derivatives, Financial Market, Risk Management, Investments, Financial Modeling, Market Data, Portfolio Management, Mathematical Modeling, Finance, Probability, Statistical Modeling, Estimation, Applied Mathematics
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Risk, Risk Management Framework, Cybersecurity, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Management, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Controls, Vulnerability Assessments, Stakeholder Communications, Continuous Improvement Process, Asset Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Sprint Retrospectives, Scrum (Software Development), Software Technical Review, Agile Project Management, Agile Software Development, Software Quality Assurance, Agile Methodology, User Story, Requirements Analysis, Usability Testing, User Research
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, NIST 800-53, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, System Monitoring
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks