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.

Knowledge Accelerators
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Policies, AI Security, Mobile Security, Safety and Security, Identity and Access Management, Remote Access Systems, Multi-Factor Authentication, Artificial Intelligence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Game Design, Computer Programming, General Mathematics, Computer Graphics, Arithmetic, Graphing, Geometry, Data Structures, Applied Mathematics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Regulatory Compliance, Due Diligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Risk Analysis, Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Network Security, Vulnerability, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Information Systems Security, Data Persistence, Virtual Machines
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Workflow Management, Sprint Planning, Agile Project Management, Scrum (Software Development), Project Management, Project Planning, Strategic Communication, Project Documentation, Communication Strategies, Agile Methodology, Stakeholder Communications, Process Improvement, Team Management, Risk Management, Change Management, Performance Management, Resource Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Data-Driven Decision-Making
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Ajax, jQuery, Model View Controller, Object-Relational Mapping, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), JSON, Linux Commands, Application Deployment, Data Modeling, Database Design, Cloud Deployment, Web Applications, Database Development, Application Development, Web Development, Javascript, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), SQL
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Android Studio, Android Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java Programming, Java, Mobile Development, Data Structures, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Debugging, Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Sprint Planning, User Story, Project Estimation, Scrum (Software Development), Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Forecasting, Jira (Software), Project Management Software, Stakeholder Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), IT Management, Data Security, Disaster Recovery, Audit Planning, Information Technology, Risk Management, Information Systems Security, Data Validation, Compliance Management, Risk Mitigation, Data Governance, Information Assurance, Security Controls, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Auditing, Data Integrity, Personally Identifiable Information, Identity and Access Management, Business Continuity
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Risk, Risk Management Framework, Cybersecurity, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Management, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Controls, Vulnerability Assessments, Stakeholder Communications, Continuous Improvement Process, Asset Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Secure Coding, Threat Modeling, Security Testing, Software Development Life Cycle, Security Controls, Risk Management Framework, Security Requirements Analysis, Software Development, Authorization (Computing), Data Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Identity and Access Management, Verification And Validation, Cryptography, Software Architecture, Software Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Build Tools, CI/CD, Software Development Tools, Java, Gradle, Apache Maven, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Package and Software Management, Dependency Analysis
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks