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: IT Security Architecture, Computer Networking, Operating System Administration, Package and Software Management, Network Troubleshooting, Version Control, IT Automation, Systems Administration, IT Infrastructure, TCP/IP, Git (Version Control System), Chef (Configuration Management Tool), Network Security, Ruby (Programming Language), File Systems, Microsoft Windows, Computer Hardware, Technical Support, Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems
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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Amsterdam
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistics, Scientific Methods, Quantitative Research, Data Analysis Software
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Austral
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Macros, Data Import/Export, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Operations Research, Business Mathematics, Data Validation, Data Analysis Software, Business Process Automation, Process Optimization, Data Integration, Business Modeling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Technical Communication, LLM Application, Debugging, Anomaly Detection, Root Cause Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Business Metrics, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Analysis, Analysis, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Performance Metric, Generative AI, Customer Retention, Artificial Intelligence
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Web Analytics and SEO, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics, Content Performance Analysis, Keyword Research, Prioritization, Data Import/Export, Workflow Management, Content Strategy, Data Integration, User Research, Performance Metric
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, AI Security, Business Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Information Privacy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Regulatory Requirements, Emerging Technologies, Strategic Leadership, Accountability, Diversity and Inclusion, Stakeholder Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Feature Engineering, Deep Learning, Data Pipelines
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Machine Learning, Sampling (Statistics), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Simulations, Feature Engineering, Markov Model, Supervised Learning, Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Artificial Neural Networks, Performance Testing, Performance Tuning, Pseudocode, Linear Algebra, Probability Distribution
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Generative Model Architectures, Generative AI, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Image Analysis, Convolutional Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Model Evaluation, Responsible AI, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Ethics, Machine Learning, Image Quality, Unsupervised Learning, Information Privacy, Data Synthesis
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Deployment, Containerization, Performance Tuning, Docker (Software), Java, Application Performance Management, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Analysis, Data Structures
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data Entry, Data Presentation, Spreadsheet Software, Data Manipulation, User Interface (UI)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Deep Learning, Statistical Analysis, Clinical Trials, Data Preprocessing, Risk Modeling, Treatment Planning, Data Analysis, Convolutional Neural Networks, Decision Tree Learning, Predictive Modeling, Feature Engineering, Patient Treatment, Image Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, AI Personalization, Diagnostic Radiology, Machine Learning, Random Forest Algorithm, Forecasting
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months