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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.


Popular Data Security Courses and Certifications


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    LearnQuest

    Identifying and Managing Security Gaps for Remote Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Management, Incident Management, Remote Access Systems, Incident Response, Security Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Data Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Security Requirements Analysis, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Software, Vulnerability Management, Security Strategy, Telecommuting, Infrastructure Security

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS): Unit 7

    Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Kubernetes, Incident Response, Threat Detection, DevSecOps, Continuous Monitoring, Security Controls, Infrastructure Security, Event Monitoring, System Monitoring, Containerization, Anomaly Detection

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Automate Data Onboarding, Validate, and Govern

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Management, Data Strategy, Metadata Management, Data Architecture, Compliance Management, Data Storage Technologies, Data Integration, Cost Reduction, Data Maintenance, Data Processing, Information Privacy, Data Storage, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data Quality, AI Enablement, Analytics, Extract, Transform, Load, Expense Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Mastering Data Analysis with Pandas

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, NumPy, Python Programming

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Logical Operations

    R Programming: Data Analysis and Modeling

    Skills you'll gain: R Programming, R (Software), Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Modeling, Data Analysis, Data Science, Statistical Analysis, Data Import/Export, Statistical Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Regression Analysis, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Computer Programming Tools, Software Development

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Automate, Ingest, and Validate Event Data

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Airflow, Dataflow, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Pipelines, Apache Kafka, Real Time Data, AWS Kinesis, Data Validation, Data Warehousing, Event Monitoring, Data Integrity, Snowflake Schema, Continuous Monitoring, Automation, Data Quality, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tableau Learning Partner

    Communicating Data Insights with Tableau

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Interactive Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Visualization Software, Business Reporting, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Presentations, Stakeholder Engagement

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Data Analysts

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Data Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Analytics, AI Product Strategy, Data Transformation, Predictive Analytics, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning Algorithms, Responsible AI

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Social Media Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Instagram, Business Intelligence, Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Case Studies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Unit 7

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Digital Forensics, Business Continuity Planning, Disaster Recovery, Computer Security Incident Management, Resource Management, Prioritization, Risk Analysis, Business Analysis, Data Storage Technologies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    How to Describe Data

    Skills you'll gain: Histogram, Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Data Presentation, Descriptive Statistics, Data Storytelling, Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Sampling (Statistics), Data Validation

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    Healthcare Data Models

    Skills you'll gain: Data Integration, Data Validation, Data Quality, Data Cleansing, Data Modeling, Health Informatics, Data Transformation, Data Warehousing, Star Schema, Health Information Management, Data Analysis, Analytics, Electronic Medical Record, Database Systems, Relational Databases

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Identifying and Managing Security Gaps for Remote Teams: LearnQuest
  • Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS): Unit 7: Pearson
  • Automate Data Onboarding, Validate, and Govern: Coursera
  • Mastering Data Analysis with Pandas: Coursera
  • R Programming: Data Analysis and Modeling: Logical Operations
  • Automate, Ingest, and Validate Event Data: Coursera
  • Communicating Data Insights with Tableau: Tableau Learning Partner
  • GenAI for Data Analysts: Coursera
  • Social Media Data Analytics: Coursera
  • (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Unit 7: Pearson

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