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.

Cisco Learning and Certifications
Skills you'll gain: Network Protocols, Network Troubleshooting, Network Planning And Design, Network Routing, TCP/IP, Computer Networking, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Routers, Network Security, Local Area Networks, Network Switches, File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Distributed Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Big Data, Apache Spark, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Cloud Platforms, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, File Systems, Apache Hadoop, Real Time Data, Apache Mahout, Cloud Computing Architecture, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Data Storage, Middleware, Software-Defined Networking, NoSQL
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Politecnico di Milano
Skills you'll gain: De-escalation Techniques, Diversity Training, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Crisis Intervention, Cultural Sensitivity, digital literacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: LangChain, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Embeddings, AI Workflows
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, Data Validation, Regression Analysis, Supervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Python Programming, Statistical Methods, Machine Learning Methods, Data Preprocessing, Classification Algorithms, Natural Language Processing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Regression Analysis, Performance Tuning, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Bayesian Statistics, Data Analysis
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Ggplot2, Data Visualization Software, Plot (Graphics), R Programming, Data Manipulation, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Structures, Data Analysis, Statistical Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Data Import/Export, Software Installation
Beginner · Course

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Electronic Systems, Hardware Design, Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Electronic Components, Thermal Management, Design Specifications, Debugging, Schematic Diagrams, Engineering Calculations, Development Environment
Build toward a degree
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Planning, Inventory Management System, Supply Chain Systems, Forecasting, Customer Demand Planning, AI Enablement, Supplier Management, Risk Mitigation, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Automation, Risk Management, Operational Efficiency
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Cloud Deployment, LLM Application, Model Deployment, Application Deployment, Large Language Modeling, Hugging Face, Data Ethics, Prompt Engineering, Model Evaluation, Risk Management Framework, Rust (Programming Language)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: jQuery, Javascript and jQuery, Javascript, Data Validation, UI Components, HTML and CSS, Scripting, Data Integration, Data Manipulation, Scripting Languages, JSON, Ajax, Event-Driven Programming, Web Design and Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Development Tools, Game Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Animations
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Digital Communications, OSI Models, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Network Routing, Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Computer Networking, System Programming, Data Integrity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months