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.

MathWorks
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Model Evaluation, Feature Engineering, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Visualization, Data Integration, Supervised Learning, Data Preprocessing, Interactive Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Import/Export, Technical Communication, Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Visualization Software, Matlab, Applied Machine Learning, Classification Algorithms, Regression Analysis, Data Science
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Threat Detection, Cloud Management, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Security, Firewall, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Incident Response, Endpoint Security
Advanced · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Correlation Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Science, Probability Distribution, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Inference
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cyber Security Policies, Brute-force attacks, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Security Controls, Security Awareness, Firewall, Multi-Factor Authentication, Encryption
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Theory, MongoDB, Database Development, Database Management Systems, Databases, Data Modeling, Database Architecture and Administration, NoSQL, Relational Databases, Unified Modeling Language, SQL, Data Integrity, Performance Tuning, Diagram Design, Software Architecture, Conceptual Design
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Statistical Visualization, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Data Governance, Big Data, Technical Communication, Cloud Computing, Amazon Web Services, Information Privacy, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Kubernetes, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Generative AI, Authentications, Cloud Services, Containerization, Virtual Machines, Data Loss Prevention, Cloud Storage, Application Development, Cloud Computing, Virtual Networking, Encryption, Malware Protection
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Development Environment, Data Structures, Data Storage, Scripting, Python Programming, Program Development, Scripting Languages, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Team Management, Governance
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Health Informatics, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Supervised Learning, Model Evaluation, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Predictive Modeling, Image Analysis, Health Care, Computer Vision, Unsupervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Python Programming
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Performance Analysis, Apache Airflow, Workflow Management, Vector Databases, Scalability, Database Management Systems, Database Management, Data Pipelines, Data Architecture, Real Time Data, MySQL, Complex Problem Solving, Data Import/Export, Data Transformation, Graph Theory
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Security, Data Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Infrastructure Security, Cybersecurity, Google Cloud Platform, Authentications, Network Security, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, Information Privacy, Data Governance, Encryption
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months