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: Regression Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Logistic Regression, Model Evaluation, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Data Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning, Variance Analysis, Python Programming
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, User Story, New Product Development, Real-Time Operating Systems, Model Based Systems Engineering, Model Evaluation, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Delegation Skills, Sampling (Statistics), Sustainable Business, Proposal Writing, Supplier Management, Accountability, Data Ethics, Sustainability Reporting, Supervised Learning, Database Design, Generative AI, Process Capability, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives
Earn a degree
Degree · 1 - 4 Years
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Logistic Regression, Forecasting, Data Processing, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Data Analysis, Analytics, Regression Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Model Evaluation, Python Programming, Probability, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Data Import/Export, Big Data, Analytics, Cloud Computing
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Data Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Jupyter, Data Visualization, Unsupervised Learning, Statistical Analysis, Model Evaluation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Migration, Machine Learning, Business Analytics, Classification Algorithms, Analytical Skills, Data Manipulation, Data Storytelling, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Scoping, Business Priorities, Business Analysis
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Data Quality, Data Strategy, AI Enablement, Applied Machine Learning, Exploratory Data Analysis, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Nanjing University
Skills you'll gain: Data Processing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Analysis, Data Structures, Statistical Methods, Web Scraping, Matplotlib, Pandas (Python Package), Data Visualization Software, Python Programming, NumPy, Data Manipulation, User Interface (UI)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Kubernetes, Hardening, Identity and Access Management, Authorization (Computing), User Accounts, Patch Management, Authentications, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Versioning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Databases, Big Data, SQL, Data Analysis, Data Science, Statistical Analysis
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Statistical Programming, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Science, Statistical Machine Learning, Statistical Reporting, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Data Cleansing, Forecasting, Analytics, Statistical Inference, R Programming, Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning, Data Visualization
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, DevSecOps, Infrastructure Security, Vulnerability Scanning, CI/CD, Containerization, Vulnerability Management, Security Controls, Docker (Software), Image Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Visualization, Stakeholder Communications, Data Integrity, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Data Sharing, Analytics, Tableau Software, Responsible AI, Verbal Communication Skills, Sample Size Determination, Systems Thinking, Sampling (Statistics), Internal Communications, Excel Formulas, Interpersonal Communications, Statistics, Stakeholder Engagement, Spreadsheet Software
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months