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.
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Protocols, Network Architecture, TCP/IP, Web Applications, Computer Networking, Encryption, Network Infrastructure, Innovation, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Data Security, Computer Security Awareness Training, Threat Modeling, Security Awareness, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Management, Network Security, Information Privacy, Malware Protection, Incident Response, Mitigation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks, General Networking, Cybersecurity, IBM Cloud, Cloud Platforms, Cryptography, Automation, Emerging Technologies, Software-Defined Networking, Market Analysis
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Google Cloud Platform, Security Controls, Cloud Computing, Virtual Networking, Firewall, Network Security, Data Access, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authorization (Computing), Single Sign-On (SSO), Authentications, Public Cloud, Load Balancing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Public Key Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Data Security, Firewall, Cyber Attacks, Data Encryption Standard, Penetration Testing, Network Security, Information Assurance, Encryption, Risk Management Framework, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Information Systems Security, Secure Coding, Security Controls, Exploitation techniques, Software Design Patterns
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Windows Servers, Authorization (Computing), Microsoft Windows, Authentications, Operating System Administration, User Accounts, Group Policy, Microsoft Servers, Security Controls, Enterprise Security, Active Directory, Identity and Access Management, Servers, Computer Security, System Configuration, Encryption
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Mobile Security, Anomaly Detection, AI Security, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection, Investigation, Cyber Attacks, File Systems, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Fraud detection, Mobile Development, Cybersecurity, Applied Machine Learning, Malware Protection, Cyber Security Policies, Apple iOS, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Servers, Operating System Administration, User Accounts, Linux Commands, User Provisioning, Systems Administration, System Configuration, Hardening, Security Controls, Authorization (Computing), Computer Security, Network Administration, Authentications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Risk, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Controls, Security Strategy, Continuous Monitoring, Data Security, Information Systems Security, Computer Security, Enterprise Security, Risk Analysis, Threat Detection, Infrastructure Security, Information Assurance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Applications, Application Deployment, Application Programming Interface (API), Authentications, Payment Systems, Authorization (Computing), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), UI Components, Identity and Access Management, Database Management, Transaction Processing, User Interface (UI)
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Cloud Security, Application Security, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Applications, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Development, Identity and Access Management, Data Integrity, Secure Coding, Private Cloud, Security Awareness, Data Centers, Data Management, Personally Identifiable Information, IT Security Architecture, Security Controls, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Service Level
Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Application Security, OAuth, Data Validation, Authentications, Security Testing, Secure Coding, Web Applications, Authorization (Computing), Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Attacks, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Server Side, Security Strategy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks