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.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Exploitation techniques, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cryptographic Protocols, Network Protocols, General Networking, Computer Networking, Command-Line Interface, Network Analysis, Proxy Servers
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Usability, User Experience, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Threat Modeling, UI/UX Strategy, Interaction Design, Application Security, Authentications, Human Centered Design, Security Strategy, Usability Testing, Authorization (Computing), Security Controls, Multi-Factor Authentication, Security Awareness, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cybersecurity, Safety Standards, Information Privacy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Infrastructure Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cloud Security, Security Software, IT Security Architecture
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Data Modeling, Clinical Data Management, Database Design, Data Warehousing, Data Quality, Data Transformation, Data Integration, Health Informatics, Relational Databases, SQL
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Data Visualization, Jupyter, Data Literacy, Tableau Software, Matplotlib, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Data Preprocessing, Unsupervised Learning, Exploratory Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Manipulation, Classification Algorithms, Excel Macros, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Python Programming
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cyber Risk, Risk Management, Threat Management, IT Management, Security Controls, Security Management, Business Risk Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Threat Modeling, Cyber Security Policies, Information Assurance, Data Security, Technical Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Business Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Endpoint Detection and Response, Multi-Factor Authentication, Network Security, Application Security, Patch Management, Network Monitoring, Data Security, Authentications, Malware Protection, Mobile Security, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Modeling, Star Schema, Data Warehousing, Data Security, Data Visualization Software, Pivot Tables And Charts, Performance Tuning, Business Intelligence, Excel Formulas, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Mac OS, Network Security, Threat Management, Endpoint Security, Threat Detection, Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Strategy, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Network Protocols, Automation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Google Gemini, Google Cloud Platform, AI Security, Generative AI, Cloud Security, System Configuration, Vulnerability Assessments
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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