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: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cloud Management, Application Lifecycle Management, Capacity Management, Application Performance Management, Virtual Networking, API Gateway, Scalability, Large Language Modeling
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Mathematical Software, Data Analysis, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Derivatives, Graphing, Algebra
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Case Studies, Interviewing Skills, Data Analysis, Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, Research, Data Collection, Cultural Diversity, Psychology, Anthropology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Spring Boot, Data Pipelines, Java, Restful API, Performance Tuning, Data Validation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of London
Skills you'll gain: JSON, Restful API, Ajax, Javascript, Web Development Tools, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Data Structures
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Performance Testing, Scalability, Data Architecture, Software Architecture, Distributed Computing, Predictive Modeling, Performance Tuning, Microservices, Big Data, Database Architecture and Administration, System Testing, Software Engineering, Model Evaluation
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Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, Snowflake Schema, Star Schema, Business Intelligence, Data Modeling, Database Design, Data Management, Data Integration, Performance Tuning, Databases, Data Transformation, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, File I/O, NumPy, Plot (Graphics), Pandas (Python Package), Data Structures, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Import/Export, Computer Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Salesforce Development, Salesforce, Analytics, Data Import/Export, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Business Reporting, Data Cleansing, Data Management, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Sharing, Data Validation, Data Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Data Literacy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Prompt Engineering, Analytical Skills, Artificial Intelligence, Probability & Statistics, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Product Strategy, Product Management, Product Marketing, Case Studies, Market Data, Organizational Leadership, Market Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Digital Media Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Innovation, Market Analysis, Data Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Network Analysis, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Infectious Diseases, Structural Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks