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.

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, Star Schema, Microsoft SQL Servers, Database Design, Relational Databases, Data Integrity, Database Development, Data Integration, SQL, Transaction Processing, Power BI, Data Warehousing, Database Management, Transact-SQL, Data Maintenance, Databases, Query Languages, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Systems, Data Management
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Data Collection, Microsoft Visual Studio, Program Development, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Algorithms, Data Storage, Computer Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Application Security, Information Systems Security, Software Installation, System Configuration, Data Management, Computer Hardware, Data Security, Hardware Architecture, Data Storage, Information Technology Operations, Microsoft Windows, Firewall, Disaster Recovery, Encryption, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Identity and Access Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Feature Engineering, Data Preprocessing, Statistical Analysis, Forecasting, Regression Analysis, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Science, Matplotlib, Pandas (Python Package), Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Database Management, Database Systems, Databases, NoSQL, SQL, MongoDB, Relational Databases, Big Data, Graph Theory, Data Storage, Apache Hadoop, Data Manipulation
Build toward a degree
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Facility Management, Event Management, Legal Risk, Contract Management, Calendar Management, Performance Analysis, Hospitality and Food Services, Facility Operations, Event Planning, Business Analytics, Analytics, Data Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Scheduling, Community Outreach, Workforce Management, Event Marketing, Data Analysis, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, OpenAI API, Generative AI, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, ChatGPT, Matplotlib, Seaborn, Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Python Programming, Data Manipulation, Natural Language Processing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Case Studies, Leadership, Analytics, Agile Methodology, Business Analytics, Agile Project Management, Organizational Change, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Innovation, Crisis Management, Business Strategy, Project Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Theory, Data Modeling, Database Management Systems, Metadata Management, Databases, Data Management, Relational Databases, Unified Modeling Language, Data Governance, Enterprise Modeling, Data Integrity, Data Quality
Build toward a degree
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Computational Thinking, Software Design, Algorithms, Program Development, Software Development, Data Structures, Problem Solving, Computer Science, Machine Learning Methods
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Web Applications, Containerization, Virtual Networking, CI/CD, YAML, Service Management, Capacity Management, Command-Line Interface
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Data Migration, Serverless Computing, File Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Google Cloud Platform, Database Development
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours