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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 Minnesota

    IT Infrastructure and Emerging Trends

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Information Technology, Technology Solutions, IT Infrastructure, Technical Management, Information Systems, Mobile Security, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Business Transformation, Blockchain, Wireless Networks

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    504 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Meta

    Database Structures and Management with MySQL

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Database Management, Stored Procedure, Database Design, Database Systems, Relational Databases, SQL, Database Development, Database Administration, Query Languages, Data Management, Data Integrity, Data Validation

    4.8
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    558 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Modeling Risk and Realities

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Mathematical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Risk Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Operations Research, Probability Distribution, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Building Applications with DeepSeek

    Skills you'll gain: DeepSeek API, Deepseek, AI Workflows, Agentic Workflows, AI Enablement, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Embeddings, Program Development, Model Deployment

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    Developing AI Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Development, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Stakeholder Engagement, Intellectual Property, Compliance Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Legal Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Governance, Generative AI, Education and Training, Data Science

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Kennesaw State University

    Cybersecurity and Mobility

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Mobile Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Management, Network Security, Cyber Security Policies, Internet Of Things, Data Security, Wireless Networks, Emerging Technologies, Business Logic

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    639 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Introduction to Business Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Gap Analysis, Business Analytics, Business Requirements, Requirements Analysis, Systems Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Technology Strategies, Microsoft Excel, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications, Change Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Classical Cryptosystems and Core Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Brute-force attacks, Data Integrity

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    425 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Python NLTK for Beginners: Customer Satisfaction Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Unstructured Data, Data Analysis, Natural Language Processing, Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, Data Preprocessing, Python Programming

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Dartmouth College

    Fundamentals of Digital Transformation

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Customer experience improvement, Business Transformation, Business Technologies, Business Modeling, Technology Strategies, Data Ethics, AI Personalization, Internet Of Things, Emerging Technologies, Automation, Case Studies, Cloud Computing, Responsible AI, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Strategy, Cybersecurity, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Ethics

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Cybersecurity and Privacy

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cybersecurity, Computing Platforms, Multi-Factor Authentication, Authentications, Information Systems Security, Network Security, Technical Support and Services, Application Security, Data Security, Information Privacy, Servers, Cloud Computing, Network Administration, Encryption, Identity and Access Management

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    139 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    FinTech Law and Policy

    Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Financial Regulation, Financial Services, Payment Systems, Bank Regulations, Lending and Underwriting, Banking Services, Blockchain, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Financial Data, Digital Assets

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    892 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • IT Infrastructure and Emerging Trends: University of Minnesota
  • Database Structures and Management with MySQL: Meta
  • Modeling Risk and Realities: University of Pennsylvania
  • Building Applications with DeepSeek: Board Infinity
  • Developing AI Policy: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
  • Cybersecurity and Mobility: Kennesaw State University
  • Introduction to Business Analysis: IBM
  • Classical Cryptosystems and Core Concepts: University of Colorado System
  • Python NLTK for Beginners: Customer Satisfaction Analysis: Coursera
  • Fundamentals of Digital Transformation: Dartmouth College

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