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.

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Web Development, Database Design, Relational Databases, Web Development Tools, Databases, Full-Stack Web Development, Application Deployment, HTML and CSS, Cloud Deployment, Back-End Web Development, Application Development, Front-End Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Application Servers, Web Servers, Scripting, Javascript, Network Protocols, Cloud Computing
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Risk, Risk Management, Security Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Business Risk Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Threat Detection, ISO/IEC 27001, Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Authorization (Computing), Security Engineering, Computer Security, Database Application, Operating Systems, Information Systems Security, Continuous Monitoring, Secure Coding, Infrastructure Security, Virtualization, Identity and Access Management, Virtual Machines
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Scrimba
Skills you'll gain: JSON, Restful API, Web Applications, Application Programming Interface (API), Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Event-Driven Programming, HTML and CSS, Javascript, Back-End Web Development, Frontend Integration, Web Development, Web Services, Real Time Data, Web Development Tools, Game Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Servers, Software Development
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, Agentic systems, Agentic Workflows, Artificial Intelligence, LLM Application, Development Environment, Tool Calling, Prompt Engineering, Human Machine Interfaces, Software Development Tools, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Microservices, Application Deployment, CI/CD, Data Persistence, DevOps, YAML, Software Development, Virtualization, Application Security, Virtual Networking, Command-Line Interface
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Risk Management Framework, Legal Technology, Responsible AI, Legal Risk, Risk Mitigation, Generative AI, Compliance Management, Risk Management, Business Process Automation, Automation, Data Ethics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Analytics, Governance, Data-Driven Decision-Making
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Houston
Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, Medical Management, Preventative Care, Care Management, Practice Management, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Case Management, Utilization Management, Interoperability, Primary Care, Health Informatics, Patient-centered Care, Chronic Diseases, Public Health, Electronic Medical Record, Data Management, Health Education
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Web Applications, Cloud Applications, Application Security, Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, Authorization (Computing), Key Management, Application Programming Interface (API), Authentications, Encryption
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Computer Graphics, 3D Assets, Microsoft Visual Studio, C++ (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, User Interface (UI), Animations, Application Development
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The University of Melbourne
Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Modeling, Financial Management, Financial Data, Investment Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Corporate Finance, Market Data, Risk Analysis, Business Valuation, Capital Markets
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, LLM Application, OpenAI API, Large Language Modeling, Embeddings, Responsible AI, AI Personalization, Cost Management, Artificial Intelligence, AI Enablement, Model Evaluation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks