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.

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Bayesian Network, Applied Machine Learning, R (Software), R Programming, Social Network Analysis, Statistical Methods, Simulations, Network Model, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Programming, Probability Distribution, Sampling (Statistics), Data Visualization, Machine Learning, Statistical Hypothesis Testing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Akamai Technologies, Inc.
Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Administration, File Systems, Operating System Administration, Linux Commands, Operating Systems, User Accounts, OS Process Management, User Provisioning, File Management, Unix Shell, Shell Script, System Software, System Configuration, Authorization (Computing), Command-Line Interface, Open Source Technology, grep, Systems Administration
★ 4.7 (161) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Customer Support, ChatGPT, Product Support, Customer Inquiries, Customer Service, E-Commerce, Order Management, AI Integrations, Generative AI Agents, Automation, Greeting Customers, User Flows
★ 4.2 (9) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Convolutional Neural Networks, Model Training, Image Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Preprocessing, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Computer Vision, Applied Machine Learning, Python Programming, Development Environment, Project Performance, AI Workflows, Project Implementation
★ 4.7 (19) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Data Presentation, Business Ethics, Business Analytics, Ideation, Data Literacy, Creative Problem-Solving, Leadership and Management, Business Analysis, Business Leadership, Brainstorming, Business Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Brand Management
★ 4.7 (476) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Program Evaluation, Survey Creation, Health Policy, Sampling (Statistics), Health Systems, Health Assessment, Health Equity, Data Collection, Quantitative Research, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Nutritional Assessment, Maternal Health, Data Management, Statistical Analysis, Analysis, Nutrition and Diet, Public Health, Research Design, Data Analysis
★ 4.7 (163) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Jupyter, AI Workflows, Model Training, Software Versioning
★ 4.7 (10) · Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, SQL, Data Presentation, Query Languages, Relational Databases, Database Development, Database Administration, Data Science
★ 4.5 (405) · Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Google Cloud Platform, Microsoft Azure, Azure Active Directory, Cloud Management, User Provisioning, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Hybrid Cloud Computing, Virtual Networking, Active Directory, User Accounts, Network Security, Firewall, Network Routing, Command-Line Interface
★ 4.6 (246) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
Skills you'll gain: Requirements Analysis, Requirements Management, Requirements Elicitation, Business Requirements, Technical Writing, Functional Requirement, Product Requirements, Engineering Documentation, Business Writing, System Requirements, Project Documentation, Editing, Systems Engineering
★ 4.6 (359) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Model Context Protocol, AI Integrations, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Threat Modeling, Security Management, Risk Management, Business Continuity Planning, Disaster Recovery, Governance, Business Continuity, Application Security, Information Management, Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, Configuration Management, Regulatory Compliance, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Risk Mitigation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Malware Protection
★ 4.5 (11) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months