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 California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Apache Hadoop, Data Analysis, Unstructured Data, Scalability, Data Processing, Data Science, Distributed Computing, Data Storage, Virtual Machines
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software, Financial Modeling, Regression Analysis, Excel Formulas, Business Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Operations Research, Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, Probability Distribution, Analysis, Forecasting, Predictive Analytics, Risk Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis Software, Process Optimization, Decision Tree Learning
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Customer Service, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer experience improvement, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Engagement, Customer Data Management, Customer Insights, Digital Marketing, Trend Analysis, Data Analysis, Business Reporting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Web Analytics, Google Gemini, Marketing Strategies, AI Enablement, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, User Flows, ChatGPT, Digital Media Strategy, Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Customer Analysis, Process Analysis, Performance Metric
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Derivatives, Futures Exchange, Investment Banking, Investment Management, Asset Management, Portfolio Risk, Financial Analysis, Risk Management, Financial Acumen, Financial Trading, Wealth Management, Financial Market, Investments, Financial Management, Market Data, Securities Trading, Return On Investment, Economic Development, Market Analysis, Risk Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Keyword Research, Target Audience, Pay Per Click Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Advertising Campaigns, Campaign Management, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Return On Investment
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI Agents, Responsible AI, Google Gemini, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI, Google Cloud Platform, Google Workspace, Gemini, AI Enablement, AI Security, AI Product Strategy, AI Workflows, LLM Application, Google Docs, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Organizational Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Collaboration
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Bidding, Proposal Development, Standard Operating Procedure, Business Writing, Decision Making, Data Compilation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Jira (Software), Sprint Retrospectives, Performance Metric, Performance Reporting, Team Performance Management, Business Metrics, Organizational Effectiveness, Performance Improvement, Issue Tracking, Continuous Improvement Process, Cycle Counting, Taking Meeting Minutes, Record Keeping
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Akamai Technologies, Inc.
Skills you'll gain: SQL, Linux, Endpoint Security, Database Management, Incident Response, Relational Databases, Network Security, Database Systems, Vulnerability Scanning, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Ubuntu, Linux Administration, File Systems, Routing Protocols, OSI Models, Application Development, Remote Access Systems, Scripting, MySQL
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Services, Virtualization, Cloud Computing, Virtual Machines, Cloud Storage, Cloud Infrastructure, Public Cloud, Virtual Networking, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Market Research, Entrepreneurship, User Research, Customer Insights, New Product Development, Competitive Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Presentations, Business Modeling, Innovation, Business Development, Strategic Partnership, Professional Networking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months