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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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    University of Michigan

    Web Applications for Everybody

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, SQL, MySQL, PHP (Scripting Language), Relational Databases, JSON, jQuery, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Javascript and jQuery, Ajax, Databases, Data Modeling, Database Application, Database Development, Debugging, Web Applications, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Development, Secure Coding, Javascript

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    DataOps Methodology

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Data Strategy, Data Management, Data Modeling, Data Quality, Data Literacy, Data Integration, Metadata Management, Data Transformation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Taxonomy, Business Priorities, Data Pipelines, Sprint Retrospectives, Process Improvement, Sprint Planning

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Starweaver

    Strategic Cyber Effects Management

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Operations, Cyber Threat Intelligence, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Risk, Incident Response, Cyber Attacks, Campaign Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Risk Analysis, Performance Measurement, Resilience, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Metrics, Coordination, Strategic Marketing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    CertNexus

    Internet of Things: Governance and Real-World Implementation

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Systems Development Life Cycle, Emerging Technologies, Software Development Life Cycle, Prototyping, Wireless Networks, PIC Microcontrollers, Information Privacy, Safety and Security, Risk Management Framework, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Electrical Wiring, Power Electronics, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Equipment, Basic Electrical Systems, Microarchitecture, Electrical Power

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Machine Learning for Supply Chains

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Wrangling, Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Operations Research, NumPy, Data Manipulation, Feature Engineering, Supervised Learning, Inventory Management System, Supply Chain, Applied Machine Learning, Trend Analysis, Data Visualization, Customer Demand Planning, Machine Learning, Data Science, Data Analysis

    3.4
    Rating, 3.4 out of 5 stars
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    86 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    CertNexus

    CyberSec First Responder – Advanced (CFR-A): Analyze

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Continuous Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Attacks, Event Monitoring, Data Security, Vulnerability, System Monitoring, Analysis, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Linux Commands, System Configuration, Bash (Scripting Language), Python Programming, Scripting, Linux, Scripting Languages

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    MLOps Tools: MLflow and Hugging Face

    Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Hugging Face, Containerization, CI/CD, DevOps, Docker (Software), Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Machine Learning Software, Transfer Learning, Model Evaluation, GitHub

    3.7
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Alberta

    A Complete Reinforcement Learning System (Capstone)

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Simulations, Model Evaluation, Performance Testing, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Markov Model, Algorithms, Performance Tuning

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    MathWorks

    Deep Learning for Computer Vision

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Computer Vision, Model Deployment, Anomaly Detection, Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Transfer Learning, Matlab, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Data Preprocessing, Classification Algorithms, Data Visualization, Data Synthesis, Performance Tuning, Data Analysis

    4.9
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Capstone: Applying Project Management in the Real World

    Skills you'll gain: Sprint Retrospectives, Project Management, Quality Management, Milestones (Project Management), Stakeholder Management, Project Implementation, AI Enablement, Project Closure, Interviewing Skills, Project Scoping, Smart Goals, Project Documentation, Project Planning, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Estimation, Communication, Problem Solving

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Virginia

    Business Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Plan Execution, Mergers & Acquisitions, Competitive Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Business Ethics, Peer Review, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Corporate Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Business Planning, Strategic Decision-Making, Governance, Stakeholder Management, New Business Development, Business Research, Analysis, Project Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Predictive Modeling, Model Fitting, and Regression Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Regression Analysis, Decision Tree Learning, Supervised Learning, Data Modeling, Data Analysis, Logistic Regression, Descriptive Analytics, Forecasting, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Classification Algorithms, Unsupervised Learning, Statistical Analysis

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Web Applications for Everybody: University of Michigan
  • DataOps Methodology : IBM
  • Strategic Cyber Effects Management: Starweaver
  • Internet of Things: Governance and Real-World Implementation: CertNexus
  • Machine Learning for Supply Chains: LearnQuest
  • CyberSec First Responder – Advanced (CFR-A): Analyze: CertNexus
  • MLOps Tools: MLflow and Hugging Face: Duke University
  • A Complete Reinforcement Learning System (Capstone): University of Alberta
  • Deep Learning for Computer Vision: MathWorks
  • Capstone: Applying Project Management in the Real World: Google

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