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 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

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Computational Thinking, C (Programming Language), Graph Theory, Programming Principles, Theoretical Computer Science, Program Development, Computer Programming, Data Storage, Application Development, Computer Science, Computer Architecture, Software Design, Database Systems, Performance Tuning, File Systems
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Vector Databases, AI Workflows, Embeddings, Large Language Modeling, Graph Theory, Query Languages, Data Visualization Software, Development Environment
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Keras (Neural Network Library), Deep Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Tensorflow, Computer Vision, Transfer Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Python Programming
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft SQL Servers, Performance Tuning, SQL, Database Management, Stored Procedure, Database Design, Operational Databases, Database Development, Query Languages, System Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

EDHEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Investment Management, Portfolio Management, Portfolio Risk, Investments, Return On Investment, Asset Management, Risk Analysis, Financial Modeling, Risk Management, Financial Analysis, NumPy, Python Programming, Simulations, Pandas (Python Package), Matplotlib, Data Manipulation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Supervised Learning, Model Evaluation, Logistic Regression, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Methods, Feature Engineering, Data Preprocessing, Exploratory Data Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Medical Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Health Information Management, Compliance Management, Data Security, Incident Response, Risk Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Estimation, Robotics, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Computer Vision, Control Systems, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Linear Algebra
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Development Environment, Javascript, Computer Programming Tools, Computer Graphics, Software Development Tools, Computer Programming, Graphical Tools, Interactive Design, Human Computer Interaction, Data Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Mainframe Computing, z/OS, Virtualization, IBM Cloud, Virtual Machines, Infrastructure Architecture, Computer Architecture, Enterprise Security, Computer Systems, Computer Hardware, Cryptography, System Configuration, Process Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Glasgow
Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Model Evaluation, Classification Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months