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.

Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Microsoft Excel, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Preprocessing, Data Quality, Excel Formulas
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Princeton University
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Java, Performance Testing, Computer Programming, Java Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Administration, Infrastructure Security, Ansible, Firewall, Security Controls, Wireless Networks, Network Monitoring, Computer Networking, Identity and Access Management, Network Protocols, Authorization (Computing), Scripting, Authentications, Automation, Test Planning, Encryption, Data Modeling
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Business Intelligence, Power BI, Financial Reporting, Business Reporting, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Cleansing, Data Import/Export, Data Sharing, Data Validation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Cloud Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, AI Security, Cloud Security, Generative AI Agents, Security Strategy, System Configuration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Mac OS, Network Security, Threat Management, Endpoint Security, Threat Detection, Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Strategy, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Network Protocols, Automation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Disaster Recovery, Identity and Access Management, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Security, Cloud Management, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Data Security, Infrastructure Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pittsburgh
Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, LLM Application, Tool Calling, Data Visualization, Predictive Modeling, Database Design, Large Language Modeling, Database Management, Databases, Model Evaluation, Web Services, Data Ethics, Apache Spark, Bayesian Statistics, NoSQL, Data Visualization Software, Linear Algebra, Data Governance, Regression Analysis, Data Analysis
Earn a degree
Degree · 1 - 4 Years

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Firewall, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Identity and Access Management, Proxy Servers, Threat Detection, Infrastructure Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Wireless Networks, Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Ansible, Network Administration, Firewall, Software-Defined Networking, Network Planning And Design, Network Infrastructure, Network Protocols, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, Configuration Management, Encryption
Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cryptographic Protocols, Blockchain, Cryptography, Encryption, Business Continuity, Application Security, Disaster Recovery, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Security, Network Security, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Data Security, Secure Coding, Key Management, Application Frameworks, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Emerging Technologies, Data Integrity
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, IT Security Architecture, Secure Coding, Application Security, Security Testing, Security Strategy, Security Requirements Analysis, Software Development Methodologies, Software Development Life Cycle, Systems Architecture, DevSecOps, Cyber Security Strategy, Penetration Testing, Business Risk Management, Compliance Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks