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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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    EDUCBA

    ITIL V4 Brief Overview of Management and Practices

    Skills you'll gain: IT Service Management, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Change Control, IT Management, Service Management, Security Management, Technical Services, Enterprise Architecture, Managed Services, Risk Management Framework, IT Security Architecture, Capacity Management, Release Management, Incident Management, Service Level

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    143 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Create a Database with the Modeling Tool in MySQL Workbench

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL Workbench, Database Design, MySQL, Relational Databases, Database Management, Databases, Database Management Systems, SQL, Data Modeling, Data Import/Export

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    62 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Duke University

    GenAI Basics - How LLMs Work

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    34 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Michigan

    Questionnaire Design for Social Surveys

    Skills you'll gain: Survey Creation, Interviewing Skills, Research Design, Data Collection, Qualitative Research, Research, Research Methodologies, Quantitative Research

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    462 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Create a Simple Gantt Chart using Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Project Schedules, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization, Dashboard, Scheduling, Project Management Software

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    119 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    The State University of New York

    Introduction to Early Childhood

    Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Childhood Education and Development, Working With Children, Teaching, Family Support, Parent Communication, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Classroom Management, Behavior Management, Positive Behavior Support, Curriculum Development, Policy Development, Rapport Building, Creativity, Data Collection, Communication

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    126 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Advanced Embedded Linux Development

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), System Programming, Embedded Software, Software Testing, Embedded Systems, Linux, Agile Software Development, Docker (Software), Git (Version Control System), File I/O, Linux Commands, Linux Servers, Linux Administration, Operating Systems, Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, C++ (Programming Language), Debugging, Internet Of Things

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    166 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Introduction to Test and Behavior Driven Development

    Skills you'll gain: Test Driven Development (TDD), Gherkin (Scripting Language), Code Coverage, Behavior-Driven Development, Software Testing, Unit Testing, Test Automation, Test Tools, API Testing, Test Case, Test Data, User Story, Mockups, Restful API, Microservices

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    240 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Algebra: Elementary to Advanced - Functions & Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Graphing, Algebra, General Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Arithmetic

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    194 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Interactive Brokers

    ESG Investing: Financial Decisions in Flux

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Standards, Financial Services, Environmental Regulations, Financial Market, Investments, Market Trend, Portfolio Management, Market Analysis, Regulatory Compliance, Capital Markets, Risk Analysis, Sustainable Business, Data Collection, Due Diligence, Big Data, Data Science, Risk Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    127 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    AZ-104: Azure Storage, Compute, Containers, and Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Management, Virtual Machines, Kubernetes, Containerization, Cloud Storage, Cloud Computing, Data Storage, Application Deployment, IT Automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Application Security, Data Import/Export, Scalability, Encryption

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Metasploit for Beginners: Ethical Penetration Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Metasploit, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Command-Line Interface, Virtual Machines, Linux, Technical Documentation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    70 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • ITIL V4 Brief Overview of Management and Practices: EDUCBA
  • Create a Database with the Modeling Tool in MySQL Workbench: Coursera
  • GenAI Basics - How LLMs Work: Duke University
  • Questionnaire Design for Social Surveys: University of Michigan
  • Create a Simple Gantt Chart using Microsoft Excel: Coursera
  • Introduction to Early Childhood: The State University of New York
  • Advanced Embedded Linux Development: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to Test and Behavior Driven Development: IBM
  • Algebra: Elementary to Advanced - Functions & Applications: Johns Hopkins University
  • ESG Investing: Financial Decisions in Flux: Interactive Brokers

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