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.
Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Inference, Business Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Model Evaluation, Estimation, Data Analysis, Analytics, Data Transformation
★ 4.8 (1.4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Encryption, Network Security, Cryptography, IT Security Architecture, Cybersecurity, Endpoint Detection and Response, Hardening, Data Security, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cryptographic Protocols, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Key Management, Authorization (Computing), Cyber Attacks, Information Technology, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Technical Support and Services
★ 4.8 (3.2K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Edge Impulse
Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Embedded Software, Model Training, Data Preprocessing, Embedded Systems, Data Processing, Machine Learning Software, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Ethics, Data Literacy, Deep Learning, Responsible AI, Model Deployment, Convolutional Neural Networks, Predictive Modeling, Computer Programming
★ 4.8 (766) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Inference, Statistical Reporting, R (Software), Statistical Methods, Statistics, R Programming, Statistical Software, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Programming, Data Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Probability Distribution, Software Installation
★ 4.8 (2.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Agentic systems, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI Agents, AI Workflows, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, LLM Application, Prompt Patterns, OpenAI, Generative AI, Context Engineering, Large Language Modeling, AI literacy, Tool Calling, Multimodal Prompts, Strategic Planning, Emerging Technologies, Responsible AI
★ 4.7 (1.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: AI Workflows, AI Orchestration, Generative AI Agents, Agentic Workflows, Agentic systems, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, AI Personalization, Automation, Context Management, Memory Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Probability Distribution, Statistical Modeling, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Probability, Statistical Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Inference, Risk Modeling, Descriptive Statistics, Quality Control, Capacity Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Risk Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Decision Making, Simulation and Simulation Software, Risk Modeling, Business Modeling, Data Analysis, Market Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Model Optimization, Statistical Methods, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Exploratory Data Analysis, Probability Distribution
★ 4.6 (1.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Systems, Database Theory, Database Management, Query Languages, Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Administration, Database Application, Database Development, Data Access, Data Science, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Modeling, Data Integrity
★ 4.7 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Management, Cyber Risk, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Controls, Enterprise Security, Information Privacy
★ 4.7 (372) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: User Story, Cloud Deployment, CI/CD, Unit Testing, Software Development Life Cycle, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Continuous Integration, OpenShift, Istio, Kubernetes, Linux Commands, Cloud Infrastructure, Test Driven Development (TDD), Devops Tools, Git (Version Control System), DevOps, Grafana, Software Engineering, Data Import/Export, Application Development
★ 4.6 (66K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Data Wrangling, Data Processing, Data Integration, Statistical Programming, Data Analysis, Code Reusability, Data Management, Data Presentation
★ 4.8 (944) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months