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.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics, Semantic Web, Performance Metric, Digital Marketing, Algorithms, Personalized Service, Text Mining, User Feedback, Natural Language Processing, User Research, Data Structures
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Data Preprocessing, Data Visualization, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Methods, Feature Engineering, Game Design, Data Science, Animation and Game Design
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Autoencoders, Shiny (R Package), Deep Learning, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Transfer Learning, Model Evaluation, R (Software), Data Import/Export, Classification Algorithms, Reinforcement Learning, R Programming, Ggplot2, Data Manipulation, Convolutional Neural Networks, Plotly, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Dimensionality Reduction
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Data Import/Export, MySQL, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Network Model, Digital Assets, Business Intelligence, Information Management, Data Analysis, Asset Management, Business Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Business Valuation, Data Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Economics, Information Technology, Competitive Intelligence, Data Management, Innovation, Accounting
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Generative AI, Data Wrangling, Project Planning, Responsible AI, Data Preprocessing, Data Governance, Exploratory Data Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Large Language Modeling, AI Enablement, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data Science, Prompt Engineering, Model Evaluation, Feature Engineering
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Forecasting, Data Visualization Software, Data Mapping, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Predictive Analytics, Geospatial Mapping, Data Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Statistical Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Storytelling, Financial Data, Data Visualization Software, Financial Acumen, Finance, Verbal Communication Skills, Presentations, Communication, Plotly, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Matplotlib, Analysis, Seaborn, Customer Engagement
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Data Preprocessing, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Feature Engineering, Data Pipelines, Data Transformation, Data Science, Python Programming, Regression Analysis
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Data Store, Cloud API, Health Information Management, Health Informatics, Application Programming Interface (API), Health Care, Cloud-Based Integration, Cloud Computing, Health Technology
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, Scala Programming, Real Time Data, Apache Hadoop, Data Pipelines, Apache Cassandra, Applied Machine Learning, Big Data, Data Processing, Application Deployment, Distributed Computing, Development Environment
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Spreadsheet Software, Data Import/Export, Data Analysis Software, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Business Analysis
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours