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.

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Salesforce Development, Data Security, Data Access, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Security Controls, Customer Engagement, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Customer Service, Data Maintenance, Business Reporting, Data Management, Personalized Service, Workflow Management, Process Development, Process Design, Lead Generation, Business Process Automation, Cloud Computing, Automation
★ 4.6 (32) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Java, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Software Design, Programming Principles, Program Development, Software Documentation, Data Structures, Computational Logic, Memory Management
★ 4.1 (942) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, LLM Application, Model Deployment, Microsoft Azure, OpenAI API, Large Language Modeling, OpenAI, Application Deployment, Application Development, Application Programming Interface (API)
★ 2.5 (6) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, IT Security Architecture, TCP/IP, Systems Administration, Network Troubleshooting, IT Infrastructure, File Systems, OSI Models, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Network Security, Network Protocols, Microsoft Windows, Computer Networking, Operating Systems, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Desktop Support, Technical Support, Technical Support and Services, End User Training and Support
★ 4.9 (997) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Data Analysis Software, Stata, Statistical Programming, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Data Integrity, R (Software), R Programming, Statistical Modeling, Probability & Statistics, Logistic Regression
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

SkillsBooster Academy
Skills you'll gain: AI Orchestration, Prompt Engineering, Agentic Workflows, Prompt Patterns, AI Enablement, AI Security, AI Workflows, Return On Investment, Generative AI Agents, Responsible AI, Decision Intelligence, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI, Business Technologies, Organizational Skills, Business Analysis, Business
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, No-Code Development, Business Transformation, Digital Transformation, Business Leadership, Solution Design, Organizational Change, Change Management, Data Storytelling, Business Priorities, Business Analysis, Business Communication, Influencing, Technical Communication, Automation, Communication, Stakeholder Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Payment Systems, Medical Devices, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medical Equipment and Technology, Cost Benefit Analysis, Financial Systems, Biomedical Technology, Clinical Trials, Health Technology, Program Evaluation, Pharmaceuticals, Health Policy, Risk Analysis, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Claims Processing, Health Systems, Regulatory Affairs, Stakeholder Analysis, Probability & Statistics
★ 4.5 (296) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Data Integrity, Encryption, Authentications, Data Security, Data Encryption Standard, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Digital Communications
★ 4.5 (102) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Predictive Modeling, Risk Modeling, Decision Tree Learning, Credit Risk, Model Training, Predictive Analytics, Feature Engineering, Logistic Regression, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Model Optimization, Applied Machine Learning, Risk Analysis, Financial Analysis, Machine Learning Methods, Performance Analysis
★ 5 (12) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Containerization, Prompt Engineering, AI Orchestration, Scalability, Docker (Software), Application Deployment, Agentic Workflows, AI Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Kubernetes, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Microsoft Azure, LangChain, Artificial Intelligence, Microservices, Natural Language Processing, Serverless Computing, Reinforcement Learning, Distributed Computing
★ 3.3 (33) · Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Security Testing, Hardening, Brute-force attacks, IT Automation, Scripting Languages, Business Logic, Cloud Security, Network Analysis, Programming Principles, API Testing, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Cloud Computing, Wireless Networks, Data Persistence, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Security
★ 4.7 (22) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months