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: Agile Methodology, Security Management, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Assessment, Technical Management, Audit Planning, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Risk, Performance Metric, Business Ethics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Risk Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Threat Management, Vulnerability Management, Identity and Access Management, Data Security, Cloud-Native Computing, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Authentications, Cloud Computing, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Attacks, Multi-Factor Authentication, Data Governance, Key Management, Security Management, Authorization (Computing), Containerization, Network Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: PostgreSQL, Data Maintenance, Database Administration, Database Architecture and Administration, SQL, Disaster Recovery, Secure Coding, Database Management, Relational Databases, Database Management Systems, Query Languages, Security Controls, Data Access, Data Security, Application Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Threat Management, Threat Detection, Encryption
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft SQL Servers, Data Security, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Security, Databases, Database Management, Data Management, Data Access, Security Controls, Authorization (Computing), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Database Management, Database Development, Database Architecture and Administration, Apache Hadoop, Database Theory, Query Languages, Database Management Systems, Big Data, SQL, Data Access, Distributed Computing, Performance Tuning, Data Processing, Data Integrity, Authorization (Computing), Data Storage Technologies, File Systems, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Data Loss Prevention, AI Security, Gemini, Google Gemini, Generative AI, Personally Identifiable Information, Cloud API, Jupyter, Responsible AI, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Security
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Endpoint Security, Vulnerability Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Attacks, Network Architecture, Cloud Computing, Threat Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Zero Trust Network Access, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Network Security, Cloud Deployment, Application Security, Infrastructure Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Attacks, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Computer Security, Analysis, Network Analysis, Auditing, Data Analysis, Linux Commands, Data Collection, Correlation Analysis, Bash (Scripting Language), Windows PowerShell
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Security, Data Security, Kubernetes, Security Controls, Hardening, Database Architecture and Administration, Authentications, Databases, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Storage, Infrastructure Security, Data Storage, Network Security, System Configuration, Continuous Monitoring, Encryption, Data Access, Key Management, Containerization
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Management, Information Management, Data Loss Prevention, Data Security, Cloud Security, Data Access, Google Cloud Platform, Personally Identifiable Information, Identity and Access Management
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Sharing, Personally Identifiable Information, Clinical Research Ethics, Medical Privacy, Data Management, Healthcare Ethics, Clinical Research, Data Security, Information Privacy, Health Information Management, Encryption
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Health Technology, Health Information Management, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Data Management, Health Care, Health Informatics, Cloud Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Regulatory Compliance, Information Systems Security, Information Privacy, Data Storage Technologies, Information Management, Data Security, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Cloud Standards, Information Technology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks