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.
University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Public Key Infrastructure, Key Management, Transaction Processing, Authentications, Data Security, Information Privacy, Data Integrity
★ 4.5 (53) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Security, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Planning And Design, Network Administration, Network Architecture, Network Routers, Local Area Networks, Infrastructure Security, General Networking, Authentications, Network Switches
★ 4.7 (27) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Transformation, Data Processing, Data Presentation, Business Intelligence Software, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Extract, Transform, Load, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Collection, Data Pipelines, Data Access, Music, Development Environment, Python Programming
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Windows, Authentications, Operating System Administration, Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Intune (Mobile Device Management Software), Identity and Access Management, System Configuration, User Provisioning, Active Directory, Remote Access Systems, Software Installation, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Automation, Data Migration
★ 4.7 (15) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Generative AI, Power BI, Interactive Data Visualization, AI Integrations, Data Analysis
★ 4.5 (67) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Oral Expression, Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Non-Verbal Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Ingenuity, Creative Thinking, Communication, Creativity, Optimism, Problem Solving, Resilience, Analysis
★ 4.7 (98) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Overcoming Objections, Closing (Sales), Rapport Building, Business Ethics, B2B Sales, Vibe coding, Prompt Patterns, Data Ethics, Price Negotiation, Content Performance Analysis, Negotiation, LLM Application, ChatGPT, AI Personalization, Generative AI Agents, Video Production, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Content Creation
★ 4.4 (40) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Hardening, Cybersecurity, Security Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Analysis, Exploitation techniques, Linux, System Configuration, Linux Administration, Virtual Machines, Linux Commands, Operating Systems, Software Installation
★ 4.8 (32) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Florida
Skills you'll gain: Medical Equipment and Technology, Medical Devices, Healthcare Ethics, Health Technology, Internet Of Things, Patient Safety, Telehealth, Vulnerability, Safety Standards, Medical Privacy, Legal Risk, Data Ethics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Patient Advocacy, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Security Controls
★ 4.4 (29) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

MathWorks
Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Matlab, Anomaly Detection, Geospatial Information and Technology, Machine Learning Methods, Algorithms
★ 4.6 (60) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Management, Database Development, Databases, Relational Databases, Database Application, Database Design, Query Languages, Data Access, Java, Java Programming, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Transaction Processing, Event-Driven Programming, Software Development
★ 4.4 (37) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Technical Design, User Feedback, Technology Solutions, Technical Consulting, Solution Design, Solution Architecture, Solution Delivery, SAP Applications, Technical Communication, Requirements Analysis, Business Analysis, Agile Methodology, Business Requirements, Requirements Elicitation, Gap Analysis, Customer Engagement, Presentations, Prioritization, Communication
★ 4.7 (115) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months