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.

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Cloud Security, Operating Systems, Cloud Computing, Computer Security, Security Requirements Analysis, Security Engineering, Threat Modeling, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Information Systems Security, Virtual Machines, Virtualization
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Model Evaluation, Performance Metric, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Strategic Leadership, Responsible AI, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Quality, Model Deployment, Machine Learning, Algorithms, Classification Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks, Decision Tree Learning, Random Forest Algorithm, Resource Utilization, System Requirements, Data Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronic Components, Display Devices, Electronic Systems, Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Data Storage
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Financial Inclusion, Financial Services, Mobile Banking, Banking Services, Data Sharing, Financial Regulation, Application Programming Interface (API), Financial Data, Banking, Payment Systems, International Finance, Retail Banking, API Design, Finance, Interoperability, Open Source Technology, Strategic Thinking, Data Access, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Mathematical Modeling, System Requirements, Functional Requirement, Theoretical Computer Science, Verification And Validation, Control Systems, Network Model, Systems Analysis, Automation, Mechanical Engineering, Real-Time Operating Systems, Agentic systems, Differential Equations, Safety Assurance, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Linear Algebra, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Test Tools, Acceptance Testing, Software Testing, Test Automation, Test Execution Engine, Test Planning, Software Quality Assurance, Generative AI, Test Data, Test Case, Requirements Analysis, Software Documentation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Integration Testing, Middleware, Data Integration, Business Process Automation, Software Installation, Property Management Systems, System Configuration, Application Development, Development Testing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Knowledge Accelerators
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Project Management, Project Coordination, Project Planning, Leadership and Management, Project Management Software, Calendar Management, Project Implementation, Collaborative Software, Workflow Management, Productivity, Productivity Software, Data Management, Business Software
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Software Visualization, Diagram Design, Software Design, Object Oriented Design, Requirements Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Model Evaluation, Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Decision Tree Learning, Data Preprocessing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing Analytics, Feature Engineering, Classification Algorithms, Financial Forecasting, Performance Tuning
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Scrimba
Skills you'll gain: JSON, Restful API, Web Applications, Application Programming Interface (API), Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Event-Driven Programming, HTML and CSS, Javascript, Back-End Web Development, Frontend Integration, Web Development, Web Services, Real Time Data, Web Development Tools, Game Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Servers, Software Development
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Adaptation, Environment, Sustainable Development, Physical Science, Environmental Science, Social Impact, Environmental Policy, Trend Analysis, Data Collection
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks