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.

Advancing Women in Tech
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Vendor Management, Business Priorities, Cyber Security Assessment, Enterprise Security, Security Management, Security Awareness, Information Systems Security, Technical Consulting, Business Risk Management, Business Communication, Strategic Leadership, Leadership and Management, Risk Management, Business Metrics, Team Leadership, Compliance Auditing, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Software Installation, Microsoft Windows, Event Monitoring, System Configuration, Cloud Computing, Data Security
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Tensorflow, Convolutional Neural Networks, Computer Vision, Keras (Neural Network Library), Development Environment, Image Analysis, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Data Persistence, Artificial Neural Networks
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Howard University
Skills you'll gain: Correlation Analysis, Business Analysis, Spreadsheet Software, Analysis, Business Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Business Modeling, Risk Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Forecasting
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Database Management, Back-End Web Development, OpenAI API, Generative AI, Performance Tuning, API Design, Prompt Engineering, Application Programming Interface (API), Databases, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Cloud Storage, Data Storage Technologies, NoSQL, System Monitoring, Encryption
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Mobile Security, Google Workspace, Security Controls, Authentications, Cloud Security, Data Security, Application Security, Multi-Factor Authentication, Identity and Access Management, Threat Detection
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Platforms, Public Cloud, Business Transformation, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Platform As A Service (PaaS), Hybrid Cloud Computing, Software As A Service, Technology Strategies, Multi-Cloud, Cloud Security, Private Cloud
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Unstructured Data, Data Processing, Cloud API, Jupyter, Real Time Data, Python Programming
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Classification Algorithms
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: CrewAI, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, Agentic Workflows, AI Enablement, Workflow Management, AI Product Strategy, Generative AI Agents, Productivity Software, Business Workflow Analysis, Business Process Automation, Automation, LLM Application, Agentic systems, Solution Design, Decision Making, Process Improvement, Performance Improvement
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Full-Stack Web Development, Email Automation, Front-End Web Development, Web Design and Development, User Interface (UI), Web Design, Java, Server Side, Java Programming, MySQL, Program Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Development, Web Applications, Data Access, Back-End Web Development, Real Time Data, Development Testing, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks