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: Large Language Modeling, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, LLM Application, Embeddings, Agentic systems, Application Development, Data Pipelines, Data Integration, Development Environment
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Productivity Software, Presentations, Microsoft PowerPoint, Collaborative Software, Microsoft 365, Editing, Data Visualization, File Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Network Analysis, Operating Systems
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Resource Management, Call Center Experience, Process Management, Workflow Management, Data Analysis, Process Analysis, Plot (Graphics), R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Secure Coding, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Software, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, Collaborative Software, Threat Modeling, Debugging, Systems Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Authentications, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, Event Monitoring, Security Controls, Data Integrity, System Monitoring, Patch Management, Server Side
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Javascript, Data Analysis, Microsoft Visual Studio
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, AI Enablement, AI Product Strategy, AI Security, Artificial Intelligence, Project Design, Goal Setting, Decision Making, Usability Testing, Needs Assessment, Project Planning, Cost Estimation, Resource Planning, Resource Management, Data Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Exploit development, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Security Assessment, Application Security, Threat Detection, Virtual Machines, Debugging, System Programming, Scripting, Windows PowerShell, Virtualization, Computer Architecture, Excel Macros, Linux
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Analytics, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Analytical Skills, Big Data, Asset Management, Business Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Feasibility Studies, Business Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Trend Analysis, Intellectual Property, Data Quality, Information Management, Network Model, Data Strategy, Data Literacy, Digital Assets
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, C# (Programming Language), Application Programming Interface (API), Microsoft Development Tools, Restful API, Microsoft Azure, Web Applications, Integrated Development Environments, Application Development, Development Environment, Virtual Environment, Middleware
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Large Language Modeling, Data Preprocessing, Data Validation, Data Cleansing, Natural Language Processing, Verification And Validation, Transfer Learning, Data Quality, AI Workflows, Model Deployment
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks