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: Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Analytics, Statistical Methods, Probability, Data Science, Statistical Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Inference, Probability Distribution, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Model Evaluation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Operating Systems, Network Security, Microsoft Windows, Command-Line Interface, Systems Administration, System Support, Unix, Mac OS, System Configuration, Unix Commands, Network Troubleshooting, Linux, Firewall, Information Technology, Software Installation, Technical Support, Help Desk Support, Malware Protection, Mobile Security, Encryption
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Matplotlib, Scientific Visualization, Data Storytelling, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Data Structures, Heat Maps, Data Manipulation, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Transformation, Data Preprocessing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Mapping, Data Import/Export, Python Programming, Scripting
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Containerization, Microservices, Authentications, OAuth, Application Deployment, Integration Testing, Event-Driven Programming, Data Migration, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Architecture, Software Design Patterns, Scalability, Systems Integration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Network Security, OSI Models, Public Key Infrastructure, Network Protocols, Encryption, Remote Access Systems, Firewall, Brute-force attacks, Emerging Technologies, TCP/IP, Wireless Networks, Authentications
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Data Transformation, Data Pipelines, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Extract, Transform, Load, Dataflow, Data Storage Technologies, Data Integration, Data Storage
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Data Manipulation, Data Presentation, Data Management, Data Literacy, Graphing, SAS (Software), Peer Review, Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Reports, Exploratory Data Analysis, Python Programming
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Data Security, Cryptography, AI Security, Brute-force attacks, Authentications, Data Integrity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Data Manipulation, Predictive Analytics, Big Data, Data Processing, Data Mining, Data Analysis, Data Science, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Unsupervised Learning, Statistical Analysis, Analytics, No-Code Development, Software Installation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Threat Detection, Vulnerability Assessments, Multi-Cloud, Cloud Security, Security Controls, Threat Management, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Management, Enterprise Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Security Strategy, Culture Transformation, Enterprise Security, Cyber Operations, Communication, Organizational Change, Strategic Communication, Performance Reporting, Business Risk Management, Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Dashboard
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Transformation, JSON, Data Preprocessing, Data Structures
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks