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Data Security Courses

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.


Popular Data Security Courses and Certifications


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    Microsoft

    Power Platform in Business Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Power BI, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard, Microsoft 365, No-Code Development, Business Process Automation, Data Analysis, Generative AI Agents, Application Development, Business Process, Data Integration

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    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    67 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    LLM Engineering with RAG: Optimizing AI Solutions

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, LLM Application, LangChain, Large Language Modeling, Vector Databases, Model Deployment, OpenAI API, Hugging Face, Scalability, Embeddings, Generative AI, Data Integration, Data Science, Machine Learning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Amazon Web Services

    Machine Learning Essentials for Business and Technical Decision Makers

    Skills you'll gain: Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, AI Enablement, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Technology Roadmaps, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Business Analytics, Business Solutions, Organizational Strategy, AI Product Strategy, Organizational Change, Product Roadmaps, Feasibility Studies, System Requirements, Solution Design, Training Programs

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    CompTIA Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Hardware Troubleshooting, Network Administration, Desktop Support, System Support, Technical Support, Help Desk Support, Cloud Services, Security Management, Operating Systems, Computer Hardware

    3.3
    Rating, 3.3 out of 5 stars
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    108 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    BiteSize Python: Object Oriented Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Software Documentation, Maintainability, Programming Principles, Software Design, Python Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Codio

    Advanced Django: Building a Blog

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Django (Web Framework), Authentications, PostgreSQL, Scalability, Application Deployment, Cloud Hosting, User Accounts, Application Security, Python Programming

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    115 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Evaluating and Debugging Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Large Language Modeling, Jupyter, AI Workflows, Data Store, Version Control, Metadata Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Threat Response

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Event Monitoring, Threat Detection, General Networking, Network Security, Network Administration, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Security, Technical Support and Services, Data Management

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    57 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    AI-Powered Finance: Forecasting, Planning & Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Ledgers (Accounting), Prompt Engineering, Tax Planning, Tax Management, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Auditing, Portfolio Risk, Portfolio Management, Tax Compliance, Generative AI, Income Tax, Cash Flow Forecasting, Fraud detection, Financial Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Responsible AI, Financial Data, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Management

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    229 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Full Training Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Endpoint Security, Vulnerability Management, Risk Management, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Security, Incident Response, Threat Management, Cloud Security, Threat Modeling, Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Encryption, Cyber Security Policies, Identity and Access Management, Secure Coding, Cyber Threat Intelligence

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    AI Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Security, Data Ethics, Governance, Compliance Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Management, Business Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Organizational Strategy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Technology Strategies, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Information Privacy, Generative AI, Information Management, Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, Business Leadership

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    82 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Algebra: Elementary to Advanced - Functions & Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Graphing, Algebra, General Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Arithmetic

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    194 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular data security courses

  • Power Platform in Business Analysis: Microsoft
  • LLM Engineering with RAG: Optimizing AI Solutions: Coursera
  • Machine Learning Essentials for Business and Technical Decision Makers: Amazon Web Services
  • CompTIA Exam Prep: LearnQuest
  • BiteSize Python: Object Oriented Programming: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Advanced Django: Building a Blog: Codio
  • Evaluating and Debugging Generative AI: DeepLearning.AI
  • Threat Response: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • AI-Powered Finance: Forecasting, Planning & Reporting: Coursera
  • CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Full Training Guide: Packt

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