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.

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Software Design, Code Reusability, Program Development, Java, Java Programming, AI Personalization, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Preprocessing, Data Structures, Algorithms, File I/O, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)
★ 4.7 (659) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Personally Identifiable Information, Security Controls, Information Privacy, Data Security, Data Governance, Data Ethics, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Data Management, Data Access, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Analysis, Informed Consent
★ 4.6 (151) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Music, Musical Composition, Media Production, Instrumental Music, Automation, Post-Production, File Management, Data Import/Export, Editing, Electronic Media
★ 4.7 (615) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Meta
Skills you'll gain: Full-Stack Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Django (Web Framework), Web Design and Development, Scalability, HTML and CSS, Cloud Hosting, Responsive Web Design, Web Development, Web Applications, Cloud Deployment, Back-End Web Development, MySQL, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cloud Computing, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, Virtual Environment, Javascript
★ 4.6 (239) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Queen Mary University of London
Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Cloud Deployment, Cloud Services, Legal Risk, Cloud Computing, Tax, Tax Laws, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Intellectual Property, Cloud Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Cloud Computing Architecture, Tax Compliance, Data Security, Cloud Storage, Cloud Platforms, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Information Privacy, Contract Negotiation, Cybersecurity
★ 4.9 (188) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Cell Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Life Sciences, Physiology, Biochemistry, Biology, Medical Science and Research, Bioinformatics, Mathematical Modeling, Electrophysiology, Systems Analysis, Laboratory Research, Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software
★ 4.3 (577) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Product Lifecycle Management, Competitive Analysis, Technology Strategies, Data Strategy, Business Technologies, Emerging Technologies, Business Solutions, Innovation, Business Strategy, Business Economics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
★ 4.7 (468) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Customer Retention, HubSpot CRM, Brand Awareness, Surveys, Survey Creation, Marketing Analytics, Google Analytics, Customer Analysis, Customer Service, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Insights, Brand Loyalty, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Data Management, A/B Testing, AI Product Strategy, Target Audience, Data Analysis, Digital Marketing, Performance Measurement
★ 4.5 (130) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Federal Information Security Management Act, NIST 800-53, Systems Development Life Cycle, Cyber Risk, Security Management, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Security Policies, Security Controls, Authorization (Computing), Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment
★ 4.6 (55) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Google Cloud Platform, Gemini, Generative AI, AI Security, Generative AI Agents, AI literacy, AI Product Strategy, Responsible AI, Cloud Platforms, Data Governance, Cloud Infrastructure
★ 4.7 (115) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Responsible AI, Prompt Engineering Tools, Prompt Patterns, Multimodal Prompts, Generative AI, OpenAI API, Generative Model Architectures, AI Workflows, Application Development, AI Integrations, Web Applications, Scripting, Python Programming, Test Script Development, Tool Calling, GitHub, Jupyter
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Service Management, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Customer experience improvement, IT Service Management, Service Improvement, Change Control, IT Management, Information Technology Architecture, Technical Management, Practice Management, Security Management, Technical Services, Infrastructure Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Business Relationship Management, Hospitality Services, Continuous Improvement Process, Agile Methodology, Governance, Risk Management Framework
★ 4.7 (532) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months