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.

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Visionary, Research, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Strategic Decision-Making, Data Collection, Investigation, Proactivity, Negotiation, Communication Strategies, Creative Thinking, Experimentation, Scientific Methods, Decision Making, Recognizing Others, Contingency Planning, Active Listening, Analysis, Cognitive flexibility
★ 4.6 (240) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: GitHub Copilot, Generative AI, Microsoft Copilot, Prompt Engineering, Test Case, Responsible AI, Microsoft Visual Studio, Version Control, Code Review, Data Ethics, GitHub, Prompt Patterns, Microsoft Development Tools, Integrated Development Environments, AI literacy, Software Versioning, AI Integrations, Risking, Software Development Tools, Project Management
★ 4.3 (238) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: No-Code Development, Application Deployment, Application Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Data Integration, Application Design, Cloud Applications, User Interface (UI), User Experience Design, Spreadsheet Software
★ 4.7 (183) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Training, Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Methods, Applied Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Machine Learning, Data Visualization, Decision Tree Learning, Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Visualization Software, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Statistical Methods, Python Programming
★ 4.9 (7) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Security Policies, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Infrastructure Security, Threat Detection, System Monitoring, Linux Administration, Linux Servers, Linux, Linux Commands, Data Integrity
★ 3.9 (63) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Display Devices, Cloud Computing Architecture, Networking Hardware, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Cloud Computing, Firewall, Virtual Networking, Mobile Security, Network Infrastructure, USB, Computer Networking, Cloud Services, Network Support, Microarchitecture, System Configuration, Computer Systems, Data Storage, Information Technology, Memory Management
★ 4.5 (93) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Spatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, ArcGIS, Geospatial Information and Technology, GIS Software, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization, Data Compilation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Processing, Data Wrangling, Data Mapping, Data Storytelling, Metadata Management, Data Integration, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles
★ 4.9 (327) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Deductive Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Probability, Sampling (Statistics), Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Correlation Analysis, Decision Intelligence
★ 4.6 (514) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Corporate Finance Institute
Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Tableau Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Modeling, Data Visualization, SQL, Data Presentation, E-Commerce, Databases, Performance Reporting, Data Manipulation, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, Performance Analysis, Relational Databases, Business Intelligence, Data Transformation, Financial Analysis
★ 4.8 (110) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Assessment, Community Health, Health Policy, Program Evaluation, Infectious Diseases, Data Quality, Data Collection, Report Writing
★ 4.8 (500) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

SkillsBooster Academy
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Data Ethics, Data Storytelling, Microsoft Excel, Prompt Patterns, Microsoft Copilot, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Excel Formulas, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, Workflow Management, Microsoft Office, Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Analytics, Data Manipulation, Data Management, Business, Generative AI
★ 4.6 (36) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, No-Code Development, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Model Deployment, Data Cleansing, Data Preprocessing, Artificial Intelligence, Data Quality, AI literacy, Human Computer Interaction, Business Solutions, Machine Learning, Data Wrangling, Business Metrics, Data Storytelling, Generative AI, Business Analytics, Data Validation, Dashboard, Automation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks