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: NumPy, Data Structures, Data Analysis, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Image Analysis, Data Processing, Data Science, Programming Principles, Text Mining, File I/O, Computer Programming, Data Dictionary, Data Manipulation, Performance Tuning, Python Programming, Probability Distribution
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Jupyter, Predictive Analytics, Model Training, Lending and Underwriting, Python Programming, Data Science, Machine Learning Methods, Model Optimization, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning, Data Analysis
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Data Quality, Power BI, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Cleansing, Data Modeling, Data Management, Data Transformation, Data Preprocessing, Data Manipulation, Data Wrangling, Pandas (Python Package), Data Integration, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Query Languages, Data Visualization
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Histogram, Generative AI, Model Evaluation, Data Literacy, Data Visualization, AI literacy, Data Collection, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Scientific Methods, Descriptive Statistics, Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Data Ethics, Experimentation, Science and Research, Data Science, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Research Design, Artificial Intelligence
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, SQL, Analytical Skills, Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Glasgow
Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Leadership Studies, Data Literacy, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Decision Making, Organizational Effectiveness, Digital Transformation, Leadership and Management, Leadership Development, Data Quality, Professional Development, Agile Methodology, Storytelling, Organizational Structure, Portfolio Management, Critical Thinking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Knowledge Accelerators
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microsoft 365, Data Modeling, Data Sharing, Data Science, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Digital Transformation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Transformation, Data Presentation, Data Literacy, Agile Project Management, Business Analytics, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Intelligence, Data Strategy, Analytics, Customer experience improvement, Scaled Agile Framework, Agile Methodology, Storytelling, Presentations, Microsoft Power Platform, Applied Machine Learning, Stakeholder Communications
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Data Strategy, Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Literacy, Business Analytics, Scalability, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Strategy, Data Infrastructure, Risk Management, Digital Transformation, Data Management, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Competitive Analysis, Case Studies, AI Integrations
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Apache Airflow, Data Warehousing, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Data Lakes, Data Pipelines, Diagram Design, Data Integration, Performance Tuning, Data Governance, Cloud Deployment, Data Management, Data Modeling, Data Mapping, Extract, Transform, Load, Trend Analysis, Service Level Agreement, Systems Integration, SQL, Apache Kafka, Python Programming
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Minitab, Data Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Software, Predictive Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistics, Statistical Methods, Statistical Inference
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Amazon S3, Amazon Web Services, SQL, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Quality, Cloud Engineering, Data Pipelines, Version Control, Data Modeling, Data Storage, Cloud Storage, Git (Version Control System), Data Management, Query Languages, Data Storage Technologies, Data Processing, Cloud Security, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Data Security, Big Data
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks