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.

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Mockups, Responsive Web Design, Web Design, User Experience Design, Prototyping, Web Language, Graphic and Visual Design, HTML and CSS, Design Reviews, Typography
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Transfer Learning, Google Cloud Platform, Deep Learning, Real Time Data, Python Programming, Applied Machine Learning, Development Environment, Data Preprocessing, Model Evaluation, Performance Tuning, Data Collection, Software Installation
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Storytelling, Video Editing, Content Creation, Animations, Generative AI, Editing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Oracle Databases, Oracle SQL Developer, PL/SQL, Performance Tuning, Database Management, Database Administration, Database Architecture and Administration, Patch Management, Relational Databases, Database Design, Database Management Systems, Stored Procedure, Data Integrity, SQL, Data Import/Export, Data Storage Technologies, Data Storage, Data Management, User Accounts, Disaster Recovery
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Medical Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Health Information Management, Compliance Management, Data Security, Incident Response, Risk Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Manipulation, Statistical Analysis, Jupyter, Data Structures, Data Cleansing, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Python Programming, Probability & Statistics, Data Import/Export
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, C++ (Programming Language), C (Programming Language), File I/O, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Data Storage, Computer Science, Computer Architecture, Software Design, Program Development, Computational Thinking, Information Architecture, Graph Theory, Database Systems, Systems Design, Performance Tuning, Computer Hardware
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
American Museum of Natural History
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Environment, Biochemistry, Physiology, Hydrology, Environmental Issue, Anatomy, Water Quality, Behavioral Health, Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Financial Forecasting, Business Valuation, Equities, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Finance, Cash Flows, Investment Banking, Accounting, Capital Markets
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, HR Tech, AI Personalization, Automation, Employee Onboarding, Human Resource Strategy, AI Enablement, Generative AI, Business Ethics, User Feedback, Document Management, Personalized Service, ChatGPT, Employee Engagement, Data Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Oracle SQL Developer, Oracle Databases, Database Design, Data Manipulation, SQL, Relational Databases, Database Management Systems, Databases, Case Studies, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Analysis, Data Integration, Data Structures
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Agentic systems, AI Security, Discussion Facilitation, Business Ethics, Embeddings, Regulatory Compliance, Case Studies, Data Synthesis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, SAS (Software), AI Workflows, Analytics, Machine Learning
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months