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.

Splunk Inc.
Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Ad Hoc Reporting, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Email Automation, Data Processing, Big Data, Data Science, Query Languages, Analysis, Incident Response, Business Analysis, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
Skills you'll gain: Payroll, Payroll Administration, Payroll Processing, Payroll Reporting, Compensation Management, Human Resource Strategy, Customer Service, Compliance Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: MySQL Workbench, Database Design, Database Development, Database Systems, Relational Databases, Database Management, SQL, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Data Science
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Ad Hoc Analysis, Dashboard, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Database Application
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, NumPy, Embeddings, Data Visualization, Natural Language Processing, Semantic Web, Data Manipulation, Linear Algebra, Seaborn, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Python Programming, Text Mining, Data Science, Data Processing, Applied Machine Learning, Unstructured Data, Markov Model, Data Preprocessing
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Model View Controller, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Application Deployment, Web Applications, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Back-End Web Development, Web Servers, SQL, Databases, Network Protocols, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Technical Communication, Deep Learning, Technical Writing, Computer Programming, Machine Learning Methods, Model Deployment, Autoencoders, Convolutional Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Python Programming, Science and Research, Health Informatics, Unsupervised Learning, Embeddings
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Model Context Protocol, Claude Code, Vibe coding, Microsoft Copilot, AI Workflows, Anthropic Claude, Tool Calling, GitHub, Context Management, Debugging, Prototyping, Software Documentation, Real Time Data, AI Security, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Servers, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Web Development, Software Engineering
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Computational Thinking, Design Thinking, Artificial Intelligence, Creativity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Literacy, Digital pedagogy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Machine Learning, Data Quality, Computer Science, Computer Programming, Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Applications, Web Development, Javascript, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, Web Development Tools, Web Design, Debugging, Cloud Hosting, Program Development, Event-Driven Programming, Scripting Languages, Web Servers, Browser Compatibility, Web Content, Servers, Computer Programming, Data Validation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Customer Success Management, Salesforce, Dashboard, Sales Operations, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Data Visualization, Customer Support, Sales Management, Customer Service, Sales Strategy, Sales Process, Business Reporting, Data-Driven Decision-Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Requirements Elicitation, Software Design Documents, Requirements Analysis, Security Requirements Analysis, Mockups, Interviewing Skills, User Requirements Documents, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Storyboarding, Requirements Management, Functional Requirement, Goal Setting, Software Development Methodologies, Software Documentation, Diagram Design, Agile Methodology, Business Requirements, Unified Modeling Language, Risk Management Framework, System Requirements
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months