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.

Skills you'll gain: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Security, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Planning And Design, Network Architecture, Network Routers, Infrastructure Security, General Networking, Authentications, Network Switches
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Program Development, Software Documentation, Pseudocode, C++ (Programming Language), Computational Thinking, Maintainability, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Algorithms, Data Validation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Learning Management Systems, digital literacy, Interactive Design, Collaborative Software, User Centered Design, Requirements Analysis, Quality Assurance, Innovation, Virtual Environment
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Forecasting, Statistical Modeling, Model Evaluation, Feature Engineering, Data Visualization Software
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Operations, Production Planning, Digital Transformation, Technology Strategies, Business Modeling, Product Lifecycle Management, Internet Of Things, Simulation and Simulation Software, Emerging Technologies, Real Time Data, Trend Analysis, Risk Analysis, Business
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of New Mexico
Skills you'll gain: Middleware, Model View Controller, Web Applications, Development Environment, Agile Software Development, Software Architecture, User Interface (UI) Design, Data Modeling, Software Development, Git (Version Control System), Ajax, Application Frameworks, Database Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Ruby on Rails, Relational Databases, Javascript
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Methods, Network Model, Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, Microsoft Excel, Business Analytics, Analytics, Analytical Skills, Operational Analysis, Business Mathematics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Process Optimization, Applied Mathematics, Statistical Methods, Team Building, Analysis, Model Evaluation, Case Studies
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Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Customer Engagement, Business Technologies, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Customer experience strategy (CX), Business Marketing, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Internet Of Things, Emerging Technologies, Business Ethics, Customer Retention, Business Relationship Management, FinTech, Blockchain, Innovation, Artificial Intelligence
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Interactive Data Visualization, Data Transformation, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Extract, Transform, Load, Exploratory Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Data Collection, Data Pipelines, Development Environment, Python Programming
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, UI Components, Microsoft Development Tools, Performance Tuning, Front-End Web Development, Event-Driven Programming, Web Applications, Data Management, Server Side, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Computer Science, C (Programming Language), Data Storage, C++ (Programming Language)
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Budgeting, Data Visualization, Google Sheets, Spreadsheet Software, Presentations, Data Sharing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours