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.

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Research Design, Scientific Methods, Research, Surveys, Social Sciences, Experimentation, Qualitative Research, Data Collection, Sample Size Determination, Survey Creation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Probability & Statistics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Communications, User Story, Persuasive Communication, Target Audience, Non-Verbal Communication, Communication Planning, Influencing, Professional Development, Strategic Communication, Leadership, Data Management, Team Building, Data Integrity, Meeting Facilitation, Communication Strategies, Negotiation, Data Presentation, Communication, Risk Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Prototyping, Software Design Documents, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Ideation, Conceptual Design, Usability Testing, Graphic and Visual Design, Peer Review, Creativity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Angular, HTML and CSS, Front-End Web Development, Javascript, Software Design Patterns, Web Components, Web Applications, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Development, TypeScript, Responsive Web Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Responsible AI, Large Language Modeling, Data Ethics, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Supervised Learning, Predictive Modeling, Artificial Neural Networks, Unsupervised Learning, Deep Learning, Reinforcement Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Howard University
Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Data Visualization, Applied Mathematics, NumPy, Jupyter, Mathematical Modeling, Data Science, Python Programming, Software Installation, Data Manipulation, Git (Version Control System)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Program Development, Software Documentation, Pseudocode, C++ (Programming Language), Computational Thinking, Maintainability, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Algorithms, Data Validation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Community Health, Biostatistics, Public Health, Community Outreach, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Assessment, Environmental Monitoring, Investigation, Data Collection, Persuasive Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Adobe Firefly, Productivity Software, AI Workflows, Generative AI, Productivity, Writing, Artificial Intelligence, Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, Unstructured Data, Prompt Engineering, Administrative Support, ChatGPT, Data Analysis, Text Mining, Operational Efficiency, Project Schedules, Media Production
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Web Analytics, Web Analytics and SEO, Marketing Analytics, Analytics, Technical Documentation, Technical Communication, Performance Metric, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Team Oriented, Data Presentation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Data Persistence, Object Oriented Design, Java, Maintainability, Software Design, Program Development, Application Development, Data Management, Data Validation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Dashboard, Data Entry, Productivity Software, Business Reporting, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization, Data Management, Analytics, Data Validation
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks