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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.


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Popular Data Security Courses and Certifications


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    Coursera

    How to use Custom and Conditional Formatting in Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Office, Computer Literacy

    4.6
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    106 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Cambridge

    Forensic Science: DNA Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Investigation, Laboratory Testing, Statistical Analysis, Molecular Biology, Specimen Collection, Scientific Methods, Medical Science and Research, General Science and Research, Data Collection, Case Studies, Biology, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Amazon Web Services

    AWS Fundamentals Lab Series

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon CloudWatch, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Management, Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Cloud Computing, Data Migration, Cloud Security, Virtual Networking, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), MySQL, Systems Administration, Database Management, Network Security, Resource Management, Performance Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Packt

    Complete Modern C++ (C++11/14/17)

    Skills you'll gain: C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Computer Programming, Microsoft Visual Studio, System Programming, Apple Xcode, Development Environment, Algorithms, File Systems, Software Design Patterns, Data Structures, Performance Tuning, Debugging, File Management

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Cybersecurity Identity and Access Solutions with Azure AD

    Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Single Sign-On (SSO), Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Active Directory, Multi-Factor Authentication, Microsoft Azure, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), User Accounts, Security Controls, Enterprise Security, Cloud Services

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Leveraging Generative AI for Social Impact Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, AI Workflows, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Social Impact, Self Service Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, LLM Application, Business Strategy

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Institut Mines-Télécom

    Manager dans l'incertain

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Risk Management, Systems Thinking, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Complex Problem Solving, Performance Measurement, Behavioral Economics, Project Risk Management, Change Control, Business Metrics, Risk Analysis, Project Management, Innovation, Business Strategy, Project Closure

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    ¿Cómo hemos llegado hasta aquí?El desarrollo de la analítica

    Skills you'll gain: Analytics, Business Analytics, Trend Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Advanced Analytics, Data Analysis, Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Case Studies, Spatial Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Data Collection, Performance Reporting, Data Presentation, Predictive Modeling, Innovation, Learning Styles, Leadership, Computer Vision, Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Create Employee Management System with When I Work

    Skills you'll gain: Applicant Tracking Systems, Workforce Management, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Staff Management, Payroll, Team Management, Timelines, Data Entry, Scheduling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    223 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Custom & Conditional Formatting in Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Data Entry, Data Visualization, Microsoft Excel, Data Presentation, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis, Data Management, Business Strategy

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    IBM

    Introduction to Systems Architecture  

    Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Systems Development Life Cycle, Systems Architecture, Systems Thinking, Software Design Patterns, Stakeholder Communications, Systems Analysis, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Application Design

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Large-Scale Database Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Apache Hadoop, Distributed Computing, Scalability, Transaction Processing, Database Design, Database Management Systems, Database Systems, Data Architecture, Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Architecture and Administration, Cloud Computing, Query Languages, Big Data, Databases, Data Processing, Machine Learning, SQL, Data Access

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • How to use Custom and Conditional Formatting in Excel: Coursera
  • Forensic Science: DNA Analysis: University of Cambridge
  • AWS Fundamentals Lab Series: Amazon Web Services
  • Complete Modern C++ (C++11/14/17): Packt
  • Cybersecurity Identity and Access Solutions with Azure AD: Microsoft
  • Leveraging Generative AI for Social Impact Organizations: University of Michigan
  • Manager dans l'incertain: Institut Mines-Télécom
  • ¿Cómo hemos llegado hasta aquí?El desarrollo de la analítica: Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
  • Create Employee Management System with When I Work: Coursera
  • Custom & Conditional Formatting in Microsoft Excel: Coursera

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