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Data Security Courses

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.


Popular Data Security Courses and Certifications


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    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    Smarter Scientific Software Development with GitHub Actions

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, CI/CD, GitHub, Docker (Software), Software Development, Development Environment, Test Automation, Automation, Debugging, YAML

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Cybersecurity Best Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Security Controls, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Policies, Security Awareness, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Risk, Data Security, Network Security, Security Management, Enterprise Security, Information Assurance, Incident Response, Data Integrity, Disaster Recovery

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Stanford University

    Divide and Conquer, Sorting and Searching, and Randomized Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Graph Theory, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Analysis, Computer Science, Probability

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    5.3K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Arizona

    Astronomy: Exploring Time and Space

    Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Physics, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Ancient History, Chemistry, electromagnetics, Biology, Global Positioning Systems, Scientific Methods, Scientific Visualization, Research, Simulations

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    4K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals PL-900 Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Power BI, Dashboard, No-Code Development, Data Visualization, Power Apps Component Framework, Business Intelligence, Business Process Automation, Application Development, Data Integration, Performance Analysis, Application Design, Automation, Data Security, Data Store, Business Process, Computing Platforms, Microsoft Teams, Data Analysis Software

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    262 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    West Virginia University

    Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination

    Skills you'll gain: Fraud detection, Internal Controls, Anomaly Detection, Financial Auditing, Cybersecurity, Investigation, Analytics, Big Data, Accounting, Compliance Reporting, Data Analysis Software, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    6.3K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Corporate Finance Institute

    BI Essentials for Finance Analysts (Power BI Edition)

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Snowflake Schema, Data Modeling, SQL, Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Business Intelligence, Excel Formulas, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Import/Export, Business Reporting, Databases, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Financial Statements, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Financial Analysis, Data Visualization

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    325 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Empower School of Health

    Technological advancement in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Healthcare Ethics, Data Ethics, Telehealth, Medical Privacy, Health Informatics, Responsible AI, Clinical Research Ethics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Emerging Technologies, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Digital Transformation, Health Information Management, Health Systems, Health Equity, Information Privacy, Blockchain, Cloud Storage, Robotic Process Automation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Splunk Administration and Advanced Topics

    Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Data Modeling, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), System Monitoring, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, User Accounts, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Authorization (Computing), Machine Learning, Event Monitoring, Systems Administration, Performance Tuning, Data Visualization, Threat Detection, Anomaly Detection, Continuous Monitoring, Correlation Analysis, Data Analysis, Authentications

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    49 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    AI CERTs

    AI Foundations & Industry Overview for Telecommunication

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Natural Language Processing, Telecommunications, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Automation, Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, Data Pipelines, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Wireless Networks, Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Technologies, Network Architecture, Digital Communications, Computer Networking, Network Protocols, Responsible AI, Communication, System Design and Implementation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    GNU Octave: Apply, Implement & Design Functions

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Software, Software Installation, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Trigonometry, Programming Principles, Data Manipulation, Engineering Calculations, Linear Algebra, Scripting Languages, Data Structures

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    IA en salud y prevención de lesiones

    Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Medical Equipment and Technology, AI Enablement, Risk Modeling, Health Systems, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Physical Stamina, Accident Prevention, Predictive Modeling, Healthcare Ethics, Pediatrics, Emerging Technologies, Load Balancing, Real Time Data, Health Education, Machine Learning, Child Health, Biomedical Engineering, Data Modeling, Child Development

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular data security courses

  • Smarter Scientific Software Development with GitHub Actions: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
  • Cybersecurity Best Practices: Coursera
  • Divide and Conquer, Sorting and Searching, and Randomized Algorithms: Stanford University
  • Astronomy: Exploring Time and Space: University of Arizona
  • Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals PL-900 Exam Prep: Microsoft
  • Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination: West Virginia University
  • BI Essentials for Finance Analysts (Power BI Edition): Corporate Finance Institute
  • Technological advancement in Healthcare: Empower School of Health
  • Splunk Administration and Advanced Topics: EDUCBA
  • AI Foundations & Industry Overview for Telecommunication: AI CERTs

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