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 Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Health Systems, Public Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Healthcare Ethics, Health Policy, Data Analysis, Data Ethics, Substance Abuse, Correlation Analysis, Heat Maps, Community Mental Health Services, Data Visualization, Health Informatics, Trauma Care, Mental Health
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Awareness, Cyber Security Strategy, Zero Trust Network Access, Information Systems Security, Threat Detection, Data Security, Human Factors (Security), Security Engineering, Personally Identifiable Information, Security Controls, Safety and Security, Security Strategy, Cultural Responsiveness, Information Technology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Software Configuration Management, Continuous Monitoring, Configuration Management, User Accounts, Authentications, Authorization (Computing)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, SQL, Database Management, Query Languages, Database Development, Database Systems, Data Management, Databases, Data Integrity, Oracle Databases, Data Modeling, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Structures, User Accounts
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Business Research, Copywriting, Ideation, Productivity Software, AI Enablement, Marketing Materials, Writing and Editing, Project Implementation, Creative Design, Generative AI, Market Research, Data Analysis Software, Marketing, Product Marketing, Financial Data, Packaging and Labeling, Financial Analysis
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Linux, Scripting, Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Unix Shell, Operating System Administration, Data Persistence, Unix Commands, Systems Administration, Command-Line Interface, IT Automation, Unix, Cloud Hosting, Object-Relational Mapping, YAML, Python Programming, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Automation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Data Security, Computer Security Awareness Training, Social and Human Services, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Social Sciences, Community and Social Work, Digital Communications, World History, Health Policy, Healthcare Ethics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Operations Research, Debugging, Traffic Flow Optimization, Computational Logic, Business Logic, Algorithms, Data Validation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Securities (Finance), Financial Analysis, Credit Risk, Financial Market, Investments, Risk Management, Market Dynamics, Portfolio Management, Finance, Wealth Management, Investment Banking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Timelines, Database Management, Databases, Project Schedules, Data Visualization, Calendar Management, Workflow Management, Information Architecture, Kanban Principles, Collaborative Software, Content Development and Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Shell Script, Ubuntu, User Accounts, Linux, Unix Shell, Linux Servers, Linux Commands, Unix, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Bash (Scripting Language), Kubernetes, Command-Line Interface, Network Troubleshooting, Containerization, Ansible, File Systems, Application Deployment, Authentications
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Glasgow
Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Emerging Technologies, Digital Communications, Communication Systems, Internet Of Things, Software-Defined Networking, Network Planning And Design, Distributed Computing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Zero Trust Network Access, Information Technology, Machine Learning, Trustworthiness
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks