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.

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Threat Detection, Cloud Management, Google Cloud Platform, Threat Management, Cloud Computing, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Security, Cloud-Based Integration, Security Controls, Firewall, Incident Response
Advanced · Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Madecraft
Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Statistical Reporting, Data Validation, Technical Communication, Data Cleansing, Data Science, Data Quality, Data Maintenance, Interviewing Skills, Data Ethics, Data Collection, Sampling (Statistics), Data Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Data Wrangling, Blogs, Data Presentation, Jupyter, Pandas (Python Package), Python Programming
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, IT Security Architecture, DevSecOps, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Cloud Security, Threat Management, Security Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Endpoint Security, Mobile Security, Security Strategy, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cryptographic Protocols, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Strategy, Cryptography, Risk Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Cloud Security, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Standards, Cloud Computing Architecture, IT Security Architecture, Security Controls, IT General Controls (ITGC), Service Management, Network Security, Configuration Management
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Histogram, Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Data Collection, Descriptive Statistics, Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Reporting, Sampling (Statistics), Research, Data Validation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Web Scraping, SQL, Descriptive Statistics, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Jupyter, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Probability Distribution, R (Software), Statistics, Data Science, Database Management, Relational Databases, R Programming, Data Import/Export, Python Programming, NumPy
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Star Schema, Power BI, Data Modeling, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Model Optimization, Snowflake Schema, Database Design, Performance Tuning, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Plot (Graphics), Trend Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Scientific Visualization, Climate Change Programs, Pivot Tables And Charts, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Market Data, Sustainable Business, Data Storytelling, Anomaly Detection, Data Visualization Software, Sustainability Standards, Report Writing, Technical Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Compliance Management, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, DevSecOps, Endpoint Detection and Response, Cloud Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Identity and Access Management, Threat Detection, Zero Trust Network Access, Data Governance, Active Directory, Endpoint Security, Authorization (Computing), Data Security, Vulnerability Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, Enterprise Security, Operations
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Tableau Software, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Reporting, Business Analytics, Descriptive Analytics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Dashboard Creation, Plot (Graphics), Seaborn, Dashboard, Data Presentation, Matplotlib, Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Performance Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Incident Management, Security Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Risk Management, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Governance, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Management Framework, Cyber Risk, Risk Mitigation, Threat Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, IT Management, Risk Control, Disaster Recovery, Crisis Management, Governance, Security Awareness, Business Administration
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Threat Management, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Network Security, Threat Modeling, Identity and Access Management, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Disaster Recovery, IT Security Architecture, DevSecOps, Cryptography, OSI Models, Application Security, Cyber Security Policies, Infrastructure Security, Secure Coding, Cryptographic Protocols, Information Technology, Software Development Tools
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months