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.
University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Debugging, File I/O, Software Documentation, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Algorithms, Data Structures, Development Environment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

IESE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Market, Income Statement, Corporate Finance, Accounting, Financial Management, Cash Flows, Balance Sheet, Financial Acumen, Financial Modeling, Accrual Accounting, Financial Accounting, Financial Data, Financial Analysis, Management Accounting, Capital Budgeting, Finance, Equities, Business Valuation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Statistical Modeling, Regression Analysis, Data Ethics, Statistical Methods, Data Science, R Programming, Data Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Probability & Statistics, Model Evaluation, Feature Engineering
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Yonsei University
Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Data Preprocessing, Natural Language Processing, Classification Algorithms, Data Analysis, Java, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Supervised Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Threat Modeling, Incident Response, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Business Risk Management, Network Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Operating Systems, Threat Detection, Risk Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Bash (Scripting Language), Event Monitoring, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Debugging, Computer Security Incident Management, File I/O, Linux, SQL
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Biostatistics, Sampling (Statistics), Statistics, Data Analysis, Regression Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing, Marketing, Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategies, Digital Transformation, Digital Advertising, Customer Engagement
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Incident Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Risk Management Framework, IT Service Management, Problem Management, IT Management, Business Risk Management, NIST 800-53, Test Planning, Employee Training, Continuous Improvement Process, Stakeholder Communications, Simulations, Root Cause Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Network Troubleshooting, General Networking, Computer Networking, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Network Monitoring, Network Security, Virtual Networking, Routing Protocols, Network Routing, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Wireless Networks, Disaster Recovery, Network Protocols, Network Switches, Cloud Services
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Data Modeling, Azure Synapse Analytics, Microsoft Azure, Interactive Data Visualization, Database Design, Data Lakes, Business Reporting, Business Intelligence, Enterprise Architecture, Enterprise Security, Data Governance, Data Management, Performance Analysis, Solution Architecture, Analytics, Governance, Automation, Regulation and Legal Compliance
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Digital Transformation, Microsoft Azure, Collaborative Software, Health Technology, Patient Communication, Generative AI, Microsoft Teams, Health Informatics, Healthcare Ethics, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Data Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Matlab, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Debugging, Mathematical Software, Development Environment, Computer Science, User Interface (UI), Data Structures, Engineering Calculations, Plot (Graphics), Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months