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.

Fudan University
Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Mobile Development, Video Game Development, Cloud Deployment, Android (Operating System), Animation and Game Design, Data Analysis Software, User Accounts, User Interface (UI)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), VPN Clients, Virtual Networking, Google Cloud Platform, Network Routing, Network Security, System Configuration, Virtual Machines
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Business Logic, Application Development, C# (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, C (Programming Language), System Programming, Software Development
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Animations, Animation and Game Design, 3D Modeling, Stress Management, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Storyboarding, Creativity, Self-Motivation, Conceptual Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Infographics, Data Visualization, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Marketing Communications, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Resource Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Capacity Management, Case Studies, Infrastructure Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Process Optimization, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Solutions, Solution Architecture, Cloud Computing, Systems Design, Cloud Security, Safety Standards, Analysis, Microservices, Scalability, Cryptography
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Linux Administration, Authorization (Computing), Linux Servers, Security Controls, Linux, Authentications, Network Security, Linux Commands, System Configuration, Servers, Server Administration, Encryption, Command-Line Interface
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Virtualization, Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC), VMware ESX Servers, Virtual Machines, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, vCenter Server, Cloud Computing, Containerization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Pinterest, User Accounts, Information Privacy, Safety and Security, Social Media, Single Sign-On (SSO), Social Media Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Human Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, User Experience, Responsible AI, AI Product Strategy, Design Strategies, Human Centered Design, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Machine Learning, Technology Strategies, Emerging Technologies
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: UI Components, HTML and CSS, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Verification And Validation, Interactive Design, User Interface (UI), Web Design and Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Development, Web Design, Interaction Design, Data Validation, Debugging, Development Testing, Maintainability
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks