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: Case Studies, User Experience Design, Business Analysis, Natural Language Processing, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Deployment, Application Development, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Integration, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Markov Model, Algorithms, Probability Distribution
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Data Wrangling, Natural Language Processing, Web Scraping, Social Sciences, Data Ethics, Databases, Artificial Intelligence, Research, Simulations, Data Processing, Big Data, Systems Thinking, Social Studies, Trend Analysis, Data Science, AI Enablement, Research Methodologies, Agentic systems
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Encryption, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Cyber Attacks, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Application Security, Information Technology, Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Testing, Cyber Security Strategy, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Security Controls, Data Governance, Cyber Security Policies, Computer Security Incident Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Anomaly Detection, Image Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing, Microsoft Azure, Applied Machine Learning, AI Enablement, Data Ethics, Machine Learning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Regression Analysis, No-Code Development, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Predictive Modeling, AI Workflows, Model Deployment, Classification Algorithms
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Prompt Engineering, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Productivity Software, Workflow Management, AI Enablement, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Presentations, Generative AI, Identity and Access Management, Data Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Data Warehousing, Relational Databases, Database Management, Extract, Transform, Load, SQL, Databases, Data Mining, Business Intelligence, Big Data, Database Architecture and Administration, Information Systems, Database Systems, MySQL, Predictive Analytics, Database Design, MongoDB, Data Modeling, Scalability, Database Management Systems
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Algorithms, Life Sciences
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Human Resources Management and Planning, Employee Coaching, Performance Metric, Artificial Intelligence, Change Management, Business Ethics, Return On Investment, Goal Setting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: LangGraph, AI Orchestration, LangChain, LLM Application, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI Agents, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Context Management, Distributed Computing, Software Design Patterns
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI Product Strategy, AI Enablement, Business Risk Management, Business Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Analysis, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Compliance Management, Governance, Stakeholder Engagement, Open Source Technology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Statistical Inference, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Data Analysis, R Programming, Probability, Probability Distribution
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months