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.

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Data Mining, Spreadsheet Software, Exploratory Data Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, Quantitative Research, Data Processing, Data Cleansing, Data Collection, Statistics, R (Software), Predictive Analytics, Query Languages, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, SQL
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Data Visualization, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Data Science, Statistical Methods, Pandas (Python Package), Data Wrangling, Data Cleansing, Data Preprocessing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Plotly, Exploratory Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Python Programming
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Data Cleansing, Power BI, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Data Management, Data Quality, Data Preprocessing, Data Validation, Data Integration, Data Modeling, Data Import/Export, Data Storage
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: ISO/IEC 27001, Threat Management, Security Management, Data Security, Cyber Risk, Risk Management, Continuous Monitoring, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Policies, Security Controls, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Scenario Testing, Asset Protection
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Cloud Deployment, Database Development, Maintainability, Server Side, Authentications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, OAuth, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Application Security, Cloud Storage, Authorization (Computing), Data Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Data Encryption Standard, Key Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, SQL, Data Quality, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Query Languages, Data Modeling, Database Systems, Relational Databases, Data Processing, Data Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Statistical Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Plotly, Matplotlib, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Seaborn, Tableau Software, Scatter Plots, Heat Maps, Histogram, Google Sheets, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Cloud Applications, Business Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity and Access Management, Amazon Web Services, Patch Management, Amazon CloudWatch, Infrastructure Security, Threat Detection, Amazon S3, Vulnerability Scanning, Data Security, Cloud Security, Network Security, Threat Management, Incident Response, Data Governance, Authorization (Computing), Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Governance, Firewall, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity and Access Management, Amazon Web Services, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authorization (Computing), User Accounts, Cloud Security, Data Security, Cloud Platforms, Command-Line Interface
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours