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: Cryptographic Protocols, Blockchain, Cryptography, Encryption, Business Continuity, Application Security, Disaster Recovery, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Security, Network Security, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Data Security, Secure Coding, Key Management, Application Frameworks, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cyber Risk
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Incident Management, Threat Modeling, Cyber Governance, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Attacks, Security Management, Threat Management, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Operations, Compliance Management, Governance, Risk Management, Risk Control
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Data Integration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Prompt Engineering, Data Presentation, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Data Synthesis, Microsoft Excel, LLM Application, Productivity, Infographics, OpenAI, Document Management, AI Enablement, Data Analysis, SQL, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Data Visualization, Data Cleansing, Databases
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, System Monitoring, Internet Of Things, Network Monitoring, Cyber Attacks, Mobile Security, Cryptography, Information Privacy, Authorization (Computing), Wireless Networks, Authentications, Data Storage, Patch Management, Operating Systems, Cloud Services, Cloud Platforms
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Data Visualization Software, Cloud Storage, Dashboard, Scalability, Data Strategy, Data Integration, Real Time Data, Data Storage
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Key Management, Security Management, Human Factors (Security), Application Security, Infrastructure Security, Information Privacy, Cyber Governance, Cryptography, Network Security, Business Continuity Planning, OSI Models, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Security Policies, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Security Strategy, ISO/IEC 27001, Malware Protection, Penetration Testing, Data Collection, Data Analysis
Earn a degree
Degree · 1 - 4 Years

Skills you'll gain: Security Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Secure Coding, Data Security, Application Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Assessments, Web Applications, Web Servers, Information Privacy, SQL
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Network Protocols, Network Planning And Design, Network Security, General Networking, Network Administration, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Virtualization, Network Infrastructure, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, Routing Protocols, Network Model, Internet Of Things, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Data Pipelines, Big Data, Analytical Skills, Data Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Applied Machine Learning, Ideation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Technical Writing, Technical Communication
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Presentations, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization, Rmarkdown, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Validation, Data Ethics, Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard, Spreadsheet Software, Ggplot2, Google Sheets, SQL, Data Literacy, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Data Processing
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Microsoft Excel, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Preprocessing, Data Quality, Excel Formulas
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours