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.
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Probability, Graphing, Algebra, Bayesian Statistics, Arithmetic, Data Science, Calculus, Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Skills you'll gain: Data Sharing, Data Management, Data Storage, File Management, Data Security, Information Management, Metadata Management, Data Architecture, Data Governance, Data Quality, Data Integrity, Data Collection, Data Ethics, Version Control
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Spreadsheet Software, Data Transformation, Data Validation, Data Analysis, Pivot Tables And Charts, Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, NumPy, Query Languages, Data Integration, Python Programming, Data Import/Export, Data Analysis, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Web Scraping, SQL, Descriptive Statistics, Jupyter, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Probability Distribution, Statistics, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Statistical Methods, Relational Databases, Stored Procedure, Data Import/Export, Data Science, Programming Principles, Computer Programming Tools, Data Visualization Software, Python Programming
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Ggplot2, R (Software), R Programming, Data Analysis, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Visualization, Statistical Programming, Data Visualization Software, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export, Package and Software Management, Data Structures
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Applied Machine Learning, Jupyter, Data Processing, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Data Manipulation, Data Science, Data Analysis, Python Programming
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Looker (Software), Data Presentation, Big Data, Data Analysis, Google Cloud Platform, Analytics, Business Intelligence, Cloud Storage, Data Storage, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard, SQL, Data Processing, Data Warehousing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Bash (Scripting Language), Version Control, Jupyter, Linux Commands, Git (Version Control System), Shell Script, Linux, Web Scraping, Linux Administration, Data Manipulation, MySQL, Microservices, AWS SageMaker, SQL, JSON, Cloud Engineering, Python Programming, Big Data, Data Science
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Azure Synapse Analytics, Microsoft Azure, Power BI, Databricks, Data Processing, Data Warehousing, Database Systems, Databases, Dashboard, Cloud Services, NoSQL, Apache Spark, Database Administration, Relational Databases, Cloud Storage, MySQL, Data Store, SQL, Database Management, Data Storage
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Data Quality, Data Integration, Data Dictionary, Data Validation, Health Informatics, Patient Communication, Data Modeling, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Synthesis, Health Systems, Fraud detection, Data Management, Metadata Management, Health Care, Analytics, Clinical Data Management, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Data Analysis, Health Information Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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