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.

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Methods, Bayesian Statistics, Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Data Storage Technologies, Analytical Skills, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Storage, Database Software, Estimation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Markov Model, Logistic Regression, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Predictive Modeling, Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Regression Testing
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Data Science, Machine Learning Methods, R Programming, Statistical Inference, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Advanced Analytics, Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Data Preprocessing, Unit Testing, Package and Software Management, Python Programming, Data Science, Computer Programming, Debugging, Scripting, Software Development, Machine Learning, Database Application, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Regression Analysis, Programming Principles, Scripting Languages, Databases, Object Oriented Design, Relational Databases, User Interface (UI) Design
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: SQL, MySQL, Data Manipulation, Data Access, PostgreSQL, Data Management
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Oracle Cloud, Oracle Databases, Data Migration, Data Lakes, Database Architecture and Administration, NoSQL, MySQL, Data Security, Analytics, Machine Learning Methods, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Dataflow, Data Pipelines, Model Deployment, Data Warehousing, Data Lakes, Real Time Data, Data Preprocessing, Data Processing, Dashboard, Tensorflow, Cloud Engineering, Data Infrastructure, Apache Spark, Big Data, Extract, Transform, Load, Applied Machine Learning, Query Languages, Cloud Storage, Scripting Languages
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Google Cloud Platform, Model Evaluation, Big Data, Predictive Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: NumPy, Data Structures, Data Analysis, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Exploratory Data Analysis, Image Analysis, Data Science, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Big Data, Performance Tuning, Python Programming, Data Import/Export
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Data Mining, Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Service Level, Probability, Dimensionality Reduction, Deep Learning, Statistical Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Anomaly Detection, Machine Learning Algorithms, Statistical Inference, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Machine Learning, Data Warehousing, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Performance Testing, Bash (Scripting Language), Data Science
Credit offered
Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Natural Language Processing, Data Storytelling, Technical Communication, Data Visualization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Interactive Data Visualization, Generative AI, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Strategic Communication, Communication, Big Data, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Presentations, Advanced Analytics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Analytics, Query Languages, Google Cloud Platform, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Integration, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Digital Transformation, Data Presentation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Transformation, Presentations, Data Literacy, Decision Making, Dashboard, Business Analytics, Strategic Decision-Making, Customer Engagement, Analytics, Business Intelligence, Customer experience strategy (CX), Data Strategy, Case Studies, Leadership, Stakeholder Communications
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months