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: Dashboard, Relational Databases, Data Wrangling, Rmarkdown, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Plot (Graphics), Exploratory Data Analysis, Shiny (R Package), Ggplot2, SQL, Model Evaluation, Data Collection, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Transformation, Leaflet (Software), Databases, R Programming, Data Structures, Data Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Wrangling, Exploratory Data Analysis, IBM Cognos Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Collection, Dashboard, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Web Scraping, Presentations, Statistics, Pandas (Python Package), Matplotlib
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity and Access Management, AI Security, Amazon Web Services, Data Ethics, Generative AI, AWS SageMaker, Cloud Security, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data Security, Data Governance, Artificial Intelligence, Encryption, Public Cloud, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Graphing, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Modeling, Databases, Data Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Incident Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Attacks, Security Management, Cyber Security Policies, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Disaster Recovery, Cybersecurity, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Assessment, Crisis Management, Threat Management, Business Continuity, Safety and Security, Security Software, Strategic Communication, Regulation and Legal Compliance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.
Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Threat Detection, Malware Protection, Security Software, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Remote Access Systems, Zero Trust Network Access, Network Protocols, Software Installation, Linux
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Security Assessment, Application Security, Unix, Vulnerability Assessments, Unix Shell, Computer Architecture, Unix Commands, Linux Commands, Scripting, Linux, Debugging, Authentications, File Management
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Assessment, Penetration Testing, Cyber Threat Intelligence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Histogram, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Data Modeling, Business Analysis, Analysis, Logistic Regression, Classification Algorithms, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistics, Business Risk Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Computer Security Incident Management, Command-Line Interface, Cryptography, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Application Security, Secure Coding, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Information Systems Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Attacks, Security Engineering, Risk Management Framework, Multi-Factor Authentication, Cloud Security, Penetration Testing, Risk Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Jupyter, Software Installation, System Configuration, Package and Software Management, Virtual Machines, Data Science, Pandas (Python Package), Data Processing, NumPy, Computer Programming Tools, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Matplotlib, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Seaborn, Software Development, Computer Programming
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: PySpark, Matplotlib, Apache Spark, Big Data, Data Processing, Distributed Computing, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Query Languages, Google Cloud Platform, Python Programming
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours