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.

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Cultural Sensitivity, Healthcare Ethics, Cultural Diversity, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Stress Management, Preventative Care, Injury Prevention, Occupational Health, Public Health, Health And Safety Standards, Safety and Security, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Adaptability, Infectious Diseases, Emergency Response, Mental Health, Planning
★ 4.7 (465) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Intelligence, Agentic systems, Machine Learning Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Computational Logic, Machine Learning, Logical Reasoning, Unsupervised Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Reinforcement Learning, Markov Model, Algorithms, Problem Solving, Systems Design
★ 5 (10) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Training, Growth Mindedness, Diversity Awareness, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Diversity Programs, Leadership, Social Justice, Personal Development, Cultural Diversity, Self-Awareness, Organizational Change, Organizational Structure
★ 4.7 (474) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Software Design, System Design and Implementation, Programming Principles, Security Engineering, Program Development, Vulnerability Assessments, C (Programming Language), Software Development Methodologies
★ 4.4 (383) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, Qualitative Research, User Research, Design Research, User Experience, Research Methodologies, Needs Assessment, Research and Design, Interviewing Skills, Human Centered Design, Research, Human Computer Interaction, Research Design, Data Collection
★ 4.7 (552) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: User Research, User Experience Design, User Experience, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Verification And Validation, UI/UX Research, UI/UX Strategy, Persona (User Experience), Internet Of Things, API Design, User Interface (UI), Embedded Software, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, Embedded Systems, Application Programming Interface (API), Prototyping, User Interface (UI) Design, Software Development
★ 4.5 (148) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Model Optimization, Responsible AI, Risking, Data Ethics, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Deployment, System Monitoring, Model Evaluation, Performance Tuning, Compliance Management, Technology Roadmaps, Governance, Prompt Engineering, Machine Learning, Risk Management, Generative AI, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Performance Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Cross-Functional Collaboration
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cryptography, Cyber Security Assessment, Threat Modeling, Secure Coding, Cyber Security Strategy, Cloud Infrastructure, Email Security, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Platforms, Security Testing, Hardening, Cloud-Native Computing, Zero Trust Network Access, SQL
★ 4.7 (52) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Generative Model Architectures, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Vision Transformer (ViT), Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Natural Language Processing
★ 3.7 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, Object-Relational Mapping, Cloud Security, Java, Java Programming, Scalability, Cloud Development, Cloud Applications, Cloud API, Secure Coding, Web Services, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, JSON, Cloud Deployment, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Data Security, Web Servers, Restful API
★ 4.3 (253) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Generative Model Architectures, Generative AI, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), AI literacy, AI Integrations, Machine Learning Methods, Strategic Decision-Making, Autoencoders, Innovation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Storytelling, Visual Storytelling, Video Editing, Content Creation, AI powered creativity, Editing
★ 3.3 (7) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours