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.
Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Data Management, Computer Literacy, Data Entry, Productivity Software, Writing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Data Storage Technologies, System Configuration, Computer Architecture, Operating Systems, Software Installation, Peripheral Devices, Computer Displays
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Malware Protection, Cyber Security Assessment, Threat Detection, Penetration Testing, Threat Management, Exploitation techniques, Infrastructure Security, Network Security, Information Systems Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Linear Algebra, Combinatorics, Computational Thinking, Mathematical Modeling, Theoretical Computer Science, Python Programming
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Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: File Management, Computer Literacy, Microsoft Office, Email Security, Computer Hardware, Computer Security Awareness Training, Spreadsheet Software, digital literacy, Information Management, Safety and Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Integrated Development Environments, GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Internet Of Things, Software Development Tools, Embedded Systems, Prototyping, Linux, Operating Systems, Peripheral Devices, Command-Line Interface, Computer Hardware
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Investigation, Cybersecurity, Data Integrity, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Data Ethics, Computer Security, Scenario Testing, Technical Communication, Incident Response, Writing, Technical Documentation, Data Analysis Software, File Systems, Artifactory, Microsoft Windows
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Forecasting, People Analytics, Trend Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Modeling, Correlation Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Analytical Skills, Probability & Statistics, Graphing, Climate Change Adaptation, Data Manipulation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Customer Analysis, Campaign Management, Digital Advertising
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Corporate Finance Institute
Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Tableau Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Data Modeling, Data Storytelling, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export, Business Intelligence, Data Transformation, Data Integration, Data Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtual Networking, Virtual Machines, Cloud Computing, Virtualization, Network Administration, Network Security, Command-Line Interface
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), AI Enablement, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Data Preprocessing, Model Evaluation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks