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.
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Restful API, Network Protocols, JSON, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Web Services, Data Access, TCP/IP, Application Programming Interface (API), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Python Programming, Software Installation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), JSON, HTML and CSS, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Javascript, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Design, Semantic Web, Usability, Web Applications, Web Development, Test Tools, Web Content, Front-End Web Development, Data Structures, Application Frameworks, Network Protocols, Data Ethics, Animations
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Convolutional Neural Networks, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Large Language Modeling, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Model Optimization, Bayesian Network, Machine Learning Methods, Natural Language Processing, Model Training, Probability & Statistics, Probability Distribution
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Engineering, Terraform, Load Balancing, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Management, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Virtual Machines, Virtual Networking, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), General Networking, Managed Services, Network Security, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Management, Cyber Threat Hunting, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Response, Threat Detection, Incident Management
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: People Analytics, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Accounts Payable, Workday (Software), Accounts Receivable, Accounting Software, Ledgers (Accounting), Accounting and Finance Software, Accounting Systems, Financial Data, Dashboard, General Ledger, Accounting, Data Import/Export, Workflow Management, Management Reporting, Business Reporting, Business Process, Financial Reporting, Finance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Deployment, Terraform, Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Platforms, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Load Balancing, Virtual Machines, Cloud Services, Managed Services, Network Infrastructure, Virtual Networking, Network Security, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Load Balancing, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cloud Computing, Terraform, Cloud Services, Network Security, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Virtual Machines, Cloud Deployment, General Networking, Virtual Networking, Managed Services, Network Routing, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Memory Management, Development Testing, Programming Principles, Code Reusability, Generative AI
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: MySQL Workbench, Data Validation, SQL, MySQL, Query Languages, Analytical Skills, Relational Databases, Scripting, Verification And Validation, Database Management
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, File I/O, Data Processing, Programming Principles, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Data Storage, Computer Programming, Software Installation, Program Development, Development Environment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Employee Surveys, Surveys, User Feedback, Security Awareness, Business Software, Data Sharing, Email Automation, Collaborative Software, Business Technologies
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours