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Data Security Courses

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.


Popular Data Security Courses and Certifications


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    LearnQuest

    The Java Language

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Object Oriented Design, Development Environment, Data Structures

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    94 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Dartmouth College

    Prescriptive Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Analytics, Business Analytics, Process Optimization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Data Science, Feature Engineering, Complex Problem Solving, Logistics, Model Evaluation, Python Programming, Decision Making, Cloud Computing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universiteit Leiden

    Population Health: Fundamentals of Population Health Management

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Systems, Health Promotion, Value-Based Care, Public Health, Health Care, Health Policy, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Health, Preventative Care, Epidemiology, Risk Analysis

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    48 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Foundations of Coding Back-End

    Skills you'll gain: Back-End Web Development, Program Development, Algorithms, Integrated Development Environments, Programming Principles, Pseudocode, Debugging, Computational Thinking, Engineering Software, Diagram Design, C# (Programming Language), Version Control, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Software Engineering, GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Data Structures, Microsoft Copilot

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    111 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Migrate Existing Prometheus Monitoring Workloads to Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Prometheus (Software), System Monitoring, Grafana, Cloud Management, Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Michigan

    Generative AI as a Learning Design Partner

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Responsible AI, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Instructional Design, LLM Application, Ideation, Education Software and Technology, Brainstorming, Design Strategies, Artificial Intelligence, Content Creation, Data Ethics, Creative Design, Emerging Technologies, Persona Development, Professional Development, digital literacy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    76 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    Introduction to Cybersecurity Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Network Monitoring, Command-Line Interface, Cloud Services, General Networking, Linux, Windows PowerShell, Virtual Machines

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    516 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    Generative AI: Unleash Your Project Management Potential

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, Google Gemini, Project Management, LLM Application, AI Enablement, Project Management Life Cycle, Data Ethics, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Case Studies, Team Oriented, Project Documentation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    150 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Culminating Project in Health Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Informatics, Health Care, Healthcare Project Management, Systems Analysis, Technical Communication, Requirements Analysis, Data Access, User Centered Design

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    66 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Application Deployment, API Gateway, Cloud-Native Computing, Containerization, Network Troubleshooting, Data Storage, Network Administration, Infrastructure Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Software-Defined Networking, YAML, DevOps, Technical Support and Services, Linux Administration, Data Storage Technologies, General Networking, Network Architecture, Problem Management, Test Case

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    Writing Secure Code in C++

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Computer Programming Tools, C and C++, Application Security, System Programming, C++ (Programming Language), C (Programming Language), Software Development Tools, Exploit development, Debugging, Interoperability, Unix, Embedded Systems, Vulnerability Assessments, Unix Commands, File I/O, Operating Systems, Data Security, Linux, Microsoft Windows

    2.7
    Rating, 2.7 out of 5 stars
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    35 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Analíticas y Métricas de Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Web Analytics, Google Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Effectiveness, Content Performance Analysis, Digital Marketing, Target Audience, Marketing Strategies, Digital Advertising, Analytics, Performance Measurement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Competitive Analysis, User Research, Data Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    221 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular data security courses

  • The Java Language: LearnQuest
  • Prescriptive Analytics: Dartmouth College
  • Population Health: Fundamentals of Population Health Management: Universiteit Leiden
  • Foundations of Coding Back-End: Microsoft
  • Migrate Existing Prometheus Monitoring Workloads to Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Generative AI as a Learning Design Partner: University of Michigan
  • Introduction to Cybersecurity Foundations: Infosec
  • Generative AI: Unleash Your Project Management Potential: SkillUp
  • Culminating Project in Health Informatics: Johns Hopkins University
  • Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA): Pearson

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