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: Kubernetes, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Infrastructure Security, Cloud-Native Computing, Hardening, Network Security, Containerization, Security Controls, Cyber Security Policies, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, Threat Detection, Verification And Validation
Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: OAuth, API Gateway, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud API, API Design, Application Security, Restful API, Authentications, Data Loss Prevention, Data Security, Authorization (Computing), Cryptographic Protocols, JSON, Threat Management, Identity and Access Management, Threat Detection
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Policies, Remote Access Systems, Security Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Data Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Vulnerability Management, Computer Security Awareness Training, Incident Response, Security Software, Incident Management, Human Factors (Security), End User Training and Support, Security Awareness, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Privacy, Human Factors
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Programming, Data Analysis Software, SAS (Software), Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Quantitative Research, Probability & Statistics, Analytical Skills, Data Management, Statistical Inference
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

28DIGITAL
Skills you'll gain: Semantic Web, Query Languages, Data Management, Data Integration, Data Processing, Data Access, Data Sharing, Web Applications, Data Mining, Interoperability, Software Architecture, Data Architecture, Data Modeling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Storage Technologies, Operating Systems, Data Loss Prevention, Generative Model Architectures, Data Maintenance, Disaster Recovery, Vulnerability Management, IT Infrastructure, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Email Security, Productivity Software, Cybersecurity, AI literacy, Computer Architecture, Computing Platforms, Cloud Computing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Exploitation techniques, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Scanning, Cryptographic Protocols, Remote Access Systems, Network Protocols, Encryption, General Networking, Command-Line Interface, Network Analysis, Proxy Servers
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Modeling, Star Schema, Data Security, Data Visualization Software, Spreadsheet Software, Performance Tuning, Data Access, Security Controls, Model Optimization, Data Manipulation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Copilot, System Monitoring, Cloud Security, Cloud Management, Systems Administration, Cloud Storage, Patch Management, Virtual Machines, Cyber Security Policies, File Management, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Generative AI
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Cleansing, Data Storytelling, Rmarkdown, Data Ethics, Ggplot2, Data Validation, Query Languages, Spreadsheet Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Data Literacy, Analytical Skills, Data Visualization Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Dashboard, Data Analysis, Data Integrity, Database Management, Case Studies
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Response, Technical Support and Services, Cybersecurity, Incident Management, Cyber Attacks, Security Management, Network Support, Networking Hardware, Threat Detection, Technical Support, Network Security, General Networking, Computer Networking, Network Administration, Cyber Risk, Risk Management Framework
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Administration, Cryptography, Firewall, Cryptographic Protocols, Cybersecurity, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cloud Security, IT Security Architecture, Cyber Attacks, Security Controls, Public Key Infrastructure, Network Monitoring, Encryption, Network Planning And Design, Human Factors (Security), Local Area Networks, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Switches
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks