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 Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Biostatistics, Life Sciences, Data Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Network Security, TCP/IP, Network Architecture, Network Protocols, General Networking, Network Routers, Routing Protocols, Public Key Infrastructure, Network Model, Cryptography, Web Applications
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Project Risk Management, Performance Reporting, Risk Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Project Management Software, Project Performance, Project Portfolio Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Predictive Analytics, Logistic Regression, Risk Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Feature Engineering, Regression Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Classification Algorithms, Data Manipulation, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Transformation, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Tensorflow, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, Deep Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Matplotlib, Jupyter, Python Programming, NumPy, Data Manipulation, Artificial Neural Networks, Seaborn, Development Environment, Pandas (Python Package), Regression Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Compensation Management, Compensation Analysis, Compensation Strategy, Compensation and Benefits, Legal Technology, People Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Benchmarking, Labor Compliance, Generative AI, Employee Retention, Analysis, Operational Efficiency
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Target Audience, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Persona Development, Smart Goals, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Social Media Management, Digital Media Strategy, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Facebook, Marketing Channel, Instagram, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks, Security Management, Cyber Threat Hunting, Information Systems Security, Threat Detection, Data Security, Network Security, Cyber Security Strategy, DevSecOps, Continuous Monitoring, Malware Protection, Cloud Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Risk Management Framework, Encryption, Authentications
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Responsible AI, Generative AI, Google Cloud Platform, Model Deployment, Tensorflow, Big Data, Keras (Neural Network Library), Data Preprocessing, Data Quality, Exploratory Data Analysis, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Data Migration, Apache Airflow, Model Evaluation, Data Lakes, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Cloud Computing
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Vulnerability Assessments, Application Security, Vulnerability Management, Secure Coding, Hardening, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Authorization (Computing), Cryptography, System Configuration, Encryption
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Application Development, Model Deployment, Open Source Technology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Cloud Deployment, Tensorflow, Amazon Web Services, Convolutional Neural Networks, Model Deployment, Application Development, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Computer Vision, Data Preprocessing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks