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.

Cisco Learning and Certifications
Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Endpoint Security, Linux, Operating System Administration, Microsoft Windows, Windows PowerShell, Linux Administration, Windows Servers, Operating Systems, Linux Commands, Network Administration, Active Directory, System Monitoring, System Configuration, Network Security, Security Controls, Command-Line Interface, Malware Protection, Service Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Test Script Development, Brute-force attacks, Cloud Security, Network Analysis, API Testing, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Wireless Networks, Security Controls
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Redis, API Design, Docker (Software), .NET Framework, Software Architecture, Software Design Patterns, Restful API, Integration Testing, Distributed Computing, PostgreSQL, Data Validation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Web Scraping, Data Synthesis, Data Cleansing, Text Mining, Data Manipulation, AI Enablement, Data Analysis Software, Unstructured Data, Prompt Engineering, Business Analytics, Data Management
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, File Management, Linux, File Systems, Unix Commands, Scripting, Command-Line Interface, Ubuntu, Linux Administration, Unix, Operating Systems, Network Protocols, OS Process Management, Automation, Software Installation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Model Deployment, Microsoft Azure, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Model Evaluation, Tensorflow, Prototyping, Image Quality, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Forecasting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Responsible AI, Deep Learning, Forecasting, Business Leadership, Risk Management, Business Analytics, Machine Learning, Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Marketing Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Customer Analysis, Supply Chain Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Big Data, People Analytics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Project Risk Management, Dependency Analysis, Case Studies, Project Schedules, Scheduling, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Software Design, Java, Java Programming, AI Personalization, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Structures, Algorithms, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: React.js, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), UI Components, HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Application Programming Interface (API), User Interface (UI), Javascript, Web Development Tools, Network Routing, Event-Driven Programming, Data Validation, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Customer experience strategy (CX), Strategic Communication, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategies, Digital Media Strategy, Marketing Analytics, Digital Marketing, Marketing Automation, Marketing Channel, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Integrated Marketing Communications, Personalized Service, Consumer Behaviour, Data Ethics, Social Media, Emerging Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Brand Strategy, ChatGPT, Storytelling, Brand Marketing, Corporate Communications, Performance Measurement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Drive Engagement, Brand Awareness, Branding, Value Propositions, Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Copywriting, Customer Engagement
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks