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.

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Data Science, Version Control, R (Software), Big Data, R Programming, Data Visualization Software, General Science and Research, GitHub, Statistical Programming, Git (Version Control System), Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Integrated Development Environments, Software Installation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plot (Graphics), Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Histogram, Functional Design, Package and Software Management, Data Import/Export, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Data Science, Software Engineering
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Health Informatics, Health Information Management, Data Governance, Health Systems, Health Care, Medical Records, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Interoperability, Data Ethics, Telehealth, Data Security, Responsible AI, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Health Equity, Emerging Technologies, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Scientific Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Graphing, Scatter Plots, Image Quality, NumPy, Histogram, Image Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Modeling, A/B Testing, Matplotlib, Box Plots, Sampling (Statistics), Predictive Analytics, Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Data Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Science, Estimation, Statistical Analysis, NumPy, Machine Learning, Python Programming
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Network Security, Cloud Security, Data Loss Prevention, Data Security, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Google Cloud Platform, Firewall, Security Engineering, Security Controls, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cloud Computing Architecture, Continuous Monitoring, CI/CD, Encryption
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Glasgow
Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Literacy, Business Transformation, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development, Business Leadership, Agile Methodology, Leadership Studies, Strategic Decision-Making, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Structure, Data Analysis, Leadership and Management, Organizational Change, Big Data, Team Leadership, Decision Making, Data Management, Critical Thinking
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Predictive Modeling, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Predictive Analytics, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Design Thinking, Applied Machine Learning, Web Scraping, Machine Learning Algorithms, Flask (Web Framework), Data Visualization Software, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Application Deployment, Data Validation, Verification And Validation, Machine Learning, Python Programming
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Data Manipulation, Software Development Tools, Development Environment, Data Structures, Python Programming, Data Analysis Software, NumPy, Data Import/Export, Integrated Development Environments, Virtual Environment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Unilever
Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Data Storytelling, Presentations, Data Visualization, Supply Chain, Data Management, Supply Chain Management, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Quality, Analytical Skills, Data Cleansing, Data Collection, Google Sheets, Spreadsheet Software, Pivot Tables And Charts, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Validation, Risk Management, Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Statistical Analysis, Bayesian Statistics, Data Visualization, Statistical Inference, Exploratory Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Data Cleansing, Analytics, Data Analysis, Machine Learning, R Programming, Data Science, R (Software), Statistical Modeling, Data Manipulation, Statistical Methods, Data Mining, Data Validation, Feature Engineering
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Bash (Scripting Language), Scripting, Database Management, Relational Databases, Command-Line Interface, SQL, Databases, Data Import/Export, Database Application, Data Pipelines, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Linux
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours