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.

Skills you'll gain: Software Design, Computational Logic, Computer Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Agentic systems, Social Network Analysis, Model Evaluation, Sociology, Economics, Scientific Methods, Computer Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Technical Communication, Data Presentation, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Data Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Statistical Inference, Sampling (Statistics), Model Evaluation, Probability Distribution
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Unstructured Data, Data Analysis, Natural Language Processing, Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, Data Preprocessing, Python Programming
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, PySpark, Data Manipulation, Data Preprocessing, Apache Spark, Google Cloud Platform, Data Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Big Data, Machine Learning, Regression Analysis
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Fractal Analytics
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, LLM Application, HR Tech, Generative AI Agents, Human Resources, Information Privacy, Human Resource Policies, Governance, Employee Surveys, Interviewing Skills, Recruitment, Employee Onboarding, Employee Engagement, Compliance Management, Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Services, Cloud Deployment, Responsible AI, Cloud Security, Data Literacy, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Mining, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Generative AI, Big Data, Emerging Technologies, Data Analysis, Data Science, Natural Language Processing, Robotics, Business Logic, Business
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Model Evaluation, Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Literacy, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Machine Learning, Social Impact
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Threat Management, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Security, Key Management, Data Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Data Structures, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Continuous Monitoring, Query Languages
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Encryption, Cryptography, Security Engineering, Data Security, Cybersecurity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Autoencoders, Generative Model Architectures, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Image Analysis, Bayesian Statistics, Probability Distribution, Unsupervised Learning, Sampling (Statistics)
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Detection, Event Monitoring, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Management, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Splunk, Network Analysis, Technical Documentation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks