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Data Security Courses

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.


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Popular Data Security Courses and Certifications


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    Coursera

    Microsoft Project for Beginners: Create Simple Project Plans

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Project, Timelines, Project Schedules, Milestones (Project Management), Scheduling, Data Visualization, Workflow Management, Dependency Analysis, Project Management, Project Planning

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Leeds

    How to Get Into Robotics

    Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Manufacturing and Production, Engineering, Data Ethics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Vision, Control Systems, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Programming

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    58 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Product R&D Teams

    Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Prompt Engineering Tools, Generative AI, Innovation, New Product Development, Product Development, Responsible AI, Process Development, AI Enablement, Ethical Standards And Conduct, AI Workflows, Project Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Green Skills for a Sustainable and Just Future

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Social Justice, Sustainable Systems, Geographic Information Systems, Organizational Change, Sustainable Business, Environmental Policy, Environmental Regulations, Geospatial Mapping, Organizational Effectiveness, Culture Transformation, Sustainability Reporting, Spatial Data Analysis, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Environmental Issue, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Collaboration, Financial Analysis, Critical Thinking

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    51 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Transformación digital de Gobiernos

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, Data Management, Big Data, Talent Management, Interoperability, Business Transformation, Technology Strategies, Analytics, Data Security, Project Design, Public Policies, Policy Development, Public Administration, Service Design, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Governance, Economic Development, Process Improvement, Project Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    135 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Cloud Computing: Infrastructure and Platforms

    Skills you'll gain: Virtualization, Cloud-Native Computing, Network Security, Cloud Computing, Amazon Web Services, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtual Machines, Network Troubleshooting, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Storage, Hyper-V, Virtual Networking, Software-Defined Networking, Cloud Infrastructure, VMware ESX Servers, Network Monitoring, Threat Modeling, Data Centers, Cloud Security

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    30 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Infosec

    Execution, persistence, privilege escalation and evasion

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, Data Persistence, Exploitation techniques, Persistence, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Scripting, Python Programming, Microsoft Windows

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    96 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Project Planning and Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Big Data, Product Development, Data Preprocessing, Analytics, File Systems, New Product Development, Data Analysis, Machine Learning, Internet Of Things, Supervised Learning, Product Planning, Unsupervised Learning, Data Storage, Project Planning, Systems Of Measurement, Staff Management

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    132 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Encryption and Decryption using C++

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Application Development, Security Engineering, Application Security, C++ (Programming Language)

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Football: More than a Game

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, International Relations, Finance, Diplomacy, Social Impact, Cultural Diversity, Socioeconomics, Cultural Sensitivity, World History, Governance, Community Development, Data Analysis

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    40 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Technical Support (IT) Case Studies and Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Support, Hardware Troubleshooting, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Cybersecurity, Help Desk Support, System Support, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Hardware, Customer Service, General Networking, Data Storage, Issue Tracking, Operating Systems

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    185 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Free Trial
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    University of California, Irvine

    Cryptography and Hashing Overview

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Encryption, Transaction Processing, Authentications, FinTech, Data Security, Emerging Technologies, Data Integrity, Distributed Computing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    51 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular data security courses

  • Microsoft Project for Beginners: Create Simple Project Plans: Coursera
  • How to Get Into Robotics: University of Leeds
  • GenAI for Product R&D Teams: Coursera
  • Green Skills for a Sustainable and Just Future: University of Michigan
  • Transformación digital de Gobiernos: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Cloud Computing: Infrastructure and Platforms: Illinois Tech
  • Execution, persistence, privilege escalation and evasion: Infosec
  • Project Planning and Machine Learning: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Encryption and Decryption using C++: Coursera
  • Football: More than a Game: The University of Edinburgh

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