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.

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Analytics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Data Cleansing, Unsupervised Learning, Data Science, NumPy, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Pandas (Python Package), Classification Algorithms, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Structures, Regression Analysis, Python Programming, Data Visualization
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Survey Creation, Sampling (Statistics), Quantitative Research, Research Methodologies, Data Analysis, Data Quality, Research Design, Model Evaluation, Data Transformation, Statistical Analysis, Data Modeling, Statistical Methods
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Architecture, LLM Application, Data Quality, Generative AI, Microservices, Data Governance, Data Pipelines, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Storage Technologies, Data Management, Self Service Technologies, Cloud Storage, Data Processing, Data Storage, Scalability, Data Wrangling, Data Collection, Application Programming Interface (API)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Technical Communication, Statistical Reporting, Data Storytelling, Data Science, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Ethics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Exploratory Data Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Data Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Jupyter, Data Visualization, Unsupervised Learning, Statistical Analysis, Model Evaluation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Migration, Machine Learning, Business Analytics, Classification Algorithms, Analytical Skills, Data Manipulation, Data Storytelling, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Scoping, Business Priorities, Business Analysis
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Exploratory Data Analysis, Laboratory Research, Metadata Management, Science and Research, R Programming, Spatial Data Analysis, Scientific Methods, Data Collection, Data Quality, Research, Quantitative Research, Informatics, Biology, Laboratory Techniques, Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Management, Crisis Management, Cyber Risk, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Management, Business Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Cyber Security Assessment, Stakeholder Communications, Asset Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Data Structures, Application Security, System Programming, Programming Principles, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Databricks, Data Lakes, Data Pipelines, Data Integration, Dashboard, PySpark, SQL, Apache Spark, Data Management, Data Transformation, Version Control
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Data Preprocessing, Data Wrangling, Data Quality, Data Manipulation, Feature Engineering, Data Validation, Pandas (Python Package), Predictive Modeling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Quality Assurance, Descriptive Analytics, Technical Documentation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Big Data, Cloud Storage, Query Languages, Data Import/Export, Data Migration, Analytics, Data Science, Data Analysis Software, Data Analysis
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Data Collection, Data Cleansing, Data Processing, Data Quality, Data Analysis Software, Data Science, Business Analytics, Feature Engineering, Data Visualization, Data Validation, Machine Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months