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: Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Database Management, Data Collection, Analytical Skills, Data Management, Data Cleansing, Databases, Data Storage, Data Security, Data Quality, Unstructured Data, Spreadsheet Software, Metadata Management, Personally Identifiable Information, SQL
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
CertNexus
Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Analytical Skills, Data Transformation, Probability & Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Histogram, Scatter Plots
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, IT Security Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Continuous Monitoring, Network Security, Security Awareness, Information Systems Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Application Security, Disaster Recovery, Security Controls, Cloud Security, Security Strategy, Threat Detection, Cyber Governance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Google App Engine, Vulnerability Assessments, Application Security, Cloud Security, Google Cloud Platform
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Threat Management, Remote Access Systems, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, Security Requirements Analysis, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Security Software, Security Management, Telecommuting, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Security Policies, Security Controls, Risk Management Framework
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Threat Modeling, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Threat Management, Security Engineering, Network Security, Data Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Key Management, Encryption, Network Protocols, Scripting, Regulatory Compliance, Financial Regulation, Scalability
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Large Language Modeling, Spreadsheet Software, LLM Application, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Analytics, Data Literacy, Business Analytics, Analytical Skills, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, Verification And Validation, Code Review, Linux, Vulnerability Assessments, User Accounts, Data Validation, Debugging, Cryptography, C (Programming Language), File Management, OS Process Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, Power BI, Data Manipulation, Data Literacy, Database Design, Data Transformation, Data Integration, Star Schema, Data Cleansing, Relationship Building
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Core Data (Software), Apple iOS, iOS Development, JSON, Objective-C (Programming Language), OAuth, Authentications, Mobile Development, Single Sign-On (SSO), Secure Coding, Data Store, Cryptographic Protocols, Application Security, Data Persistence
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Site Reliability Engineering, Kubernetes, Incident Management, Google App Engine, Load Balancing, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Monitoring, Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Performance Management, Network Architecture, Network Troubleshooting, System Monitoring, Virtual Networking, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cloud Security, Network Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Event Monitoring, Incident Response, Security Management, Cyber Security Policies, Command-Line Interface, System Monitoring, Configuration Management, Object Oriented Design, User Interface (UI), Computer Displays, Simulations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks