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.

Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Incident Response, Endpoint Security, Zero Trust Network Access, Risk Analysis, Network Security, Risk Mitigation, Cyber Governance, Compliance Auditing, Event Monitoring, Application Security, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Risk, Computer Security, Governance, Data Security, Information Systems Security, Infrastructure Security, Mobile Security, Risk Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Web Applications, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Development, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Science, Data Analysis, Scripting, Data Structures, Debugging, Style Guides, Software Documentation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Matplotlib, Data Preprocessing, Pandas (Python Package), Scatter Plots, Data Cleansing, Data Integration, Data Transformation, Big Data, Programming Principles, Python Programming
Build toward a degree
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Snowflake
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI, LLM Application, Data Engineering, Data Manipulation, Snowflake Schema, Large Language Modeling, Model Deployment, Data Warehousing, Unstructured Data, Embeddings, Cloud Development, SQL, Natural Language Processing, Data Pipelines, Extract, Transform, Load, Application Development, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 1 - 3 Months

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon Web Services, Serverless Computing, Amazon DynamoDB, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Solution Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Design, Cloud Engineering, AWS CloudFormation, Cloud Security, Amazon S3, Amazon CloudWatch, Infrastructure Architecture, Network Architecture, Scalability, Data Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: LangChain, LLM Application, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, OpenAI API, Hugging Face, ChatGPT, Embeddings, AI Workflows, Development Environment, Generative AI Agents, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Vector Databases, Python Programming, Document Management, Application Development, Context Management
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Development Environment, Debugging, Program Development, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Programming, Computer Graphics, Software Development, Graphical Tools, Javascript, Animations
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Requirements Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Requirements Management, Functional Requirement, Business Requirements, Product Requirements, Backlogs, User Requirements Documents, Scope Management, Change Control, User Story, System Requirements, Acceptance Testing, Agile Methodology, Agile Software Development, Prioritization
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Customer experience improvement, Business Transformation, Business Technologies, Business Modeling, Technology Strategies, Data Ethics, AI Personalization, Internet Of Things, Emerging Technologies, Automation, Case Studies, Cloud Computing, Responsible AI, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Strategy, Cybersecurity, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Ethics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Real Time Data, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Big Data, Crisis Management, Analytics, Content Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Text Mining, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Competitive Analysis, Brand Strategy
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Technical Communication, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Scientific Visualization, Technical Writing, Data Visualization Software, Oral Expression, Peer Review, Data Ethics, Persuasive Communication, Data Science, Media and Communications, Writing, Interpersonal Communications, Editing, Visual Design
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Data Collection, Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma Methodology, Quality Improvement, Process Improvement, Business Process, Project Management, Project Planning, Data Validation, Process Mapping, Descriptive Statistics, Statistics, Customer Insights, Statistical Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks