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.

Case Western Reserve University
Skills you'll gain: Geostatistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Box Plots, Statistical Modeling, Geospatial Information and Technology, R Programming, Plot (Graphics), Rmarkdown, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Statistical Methods, Simulations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Security Management, Incident Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, IT Management, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Governance, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Security Controls, Asset Management, Security Requirements Analysis, Information Assurance, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Leadership and Management, Leadership, Technical Communication
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Trustworthiness, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Project Planning, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Systems Analysis, Sustainable Development, Strategic Leadership, Social Impact, Team Leadership, Relationship Building, Business Leadership, Sustainable Business, Diversity and Inclusion, Strategic Thinking, Cultural Responsiveness, Project Management, Organizational Strategy, Communication Strategies, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Text Mining, Data Manipulation, Unstructured Data, Markov Model, Data Preprocessing, Python Programming, Applied Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, Algorithms, Probability & Statistics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Probability & Statistics, Probability Distribution, Simulations, Statistical Modeling, Correlation Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Digital Signal Processing, Statistical Analysis, Reliability, Engineering, Spatial Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Pseudocode, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C and C++, File I/O, Object Oriented Design, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Programming Principles, Debugging, Data Structures, Program Development, Algorithms, Interactive Design, Model Evaluation, Software Engineering, Test Data, Data Validation, Command-Line Interface
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Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Network Monitoring, Network Administration, Network Security, Routing Protocols, Network Troubleshooting, OSI Models, TCP/IP, Computer Networking, Network Switches, General Networking, Command-Line Interface, Network Routing, Networking Hardware, Network Architecture, Local Area Networks, Network Infrastructure, Network Protocols
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Semiconductors, Medical Devices, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Analytical Testing, Laboratory Testing, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Processes
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Threat Modeling, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Endpoint Detection and Response, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Anomaly Detection, Generative AI, Endpoint Security, Event Monitoring, System Monitoring, Network Analysis, Linux
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: User Centered Design, User Experience Design, Responsive Web Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Web Design and Development, Prototyping, Graphic and Visual Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Figma (Design Software), Web Design, Wireframing, Typography, Layout Design, Interactive Design, Web Applications, Mobile Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Edureka
Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Business Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Preprocessing, Big Data, Python Programming, Data Manipulation, Pandas (Python Package), Logistic Regression, NumPy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Akamai Technologies, Inc.
Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, OSI Models, Remote Access Systems, Network Architecture, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, General Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, Networking Hardware, Network Administration, Network Security, Network Infrastructure, Network Model, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Wireless Networks, Network Routers, Network Routing, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Intrusion Detection and Prevention
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months