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.

Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Data Security, Multi-Factor Authentication, Microsoft Azure, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cloud Security, Active Directory, Threat Modeling, Security Strategy, Data Storage, Database Architecture and Administration, Virtual Machines, Infrastructure Security, Kubernetes, Continuous Monitoring, Web Applications, Cyber Governance, System Monitoring, Network Security, Authentications
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Data Security, Cryptography, AI Security, Brute-force attacks, Authentications, Data Integrity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Modeling, Star Schema, Data Warehousing, Data Security, Data Visualization Software, Pivot Tables And Charts, Performance Tuning, Business Intelligence, Excel Formulas, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Disaster Recovery, Identity and Access Management, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Security, Cloud Management, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Data Security, Infrastructure Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Data Visualization, Matplotlib, Data Literacy, Tableau Software, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Data Preprocessing, Unsupervised Learning, Exploratory Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Seaborn, Classification Algorithms, Excel Macros, SQL, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Python Programming
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Wireless Networks, Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Ansible, Network Administration, Firewall, Software-Defined Networking, Network Planning And Design, Network Infrastructure, Network Protocols, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, Configuration Management, Encryption
Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, Power BI, Data Manipulation, Data Literacy, Database Design, Data Transformation, Data Integration, Star Schema, Data Cleansing, Relationship Building
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Data Manipulation, Jupyter, Matplotlib, Histogram, Scatter Plots, Data Visualization, Programming Principles, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization Software, Python Programming, Scripting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, DevSecOps, Cloud Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Network Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Security, Cloud Computing Architecture, IT Automation, General Networking, Cloud Technologies, Computer Networking, Infrastructure Security, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Digital Transformation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Wide Area Networks, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Administration, Network Security, Network Performance Management, Firewall, Cloud Deployment, Network Routing, Encryption
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Shiny (R Package), Rmarkdown, Plotly, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, R Programming, Data Mapping, Data Science, Statistical Reporting, Web Applications, Package and Software Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Infographics, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Business Reporting, Real Time Data, Data Science
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours