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: Compliance Management, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, DevSecOps, Endpoint Detection and Response, Cloud Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Identity and Access Management, Threat Detection, Zero Trust Network Access, Data Governance, Active Directory, Endpoint Security, Authorization (Computing), Data Security, Vulnerability Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, Enterprise Security, Operations
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Data Centers, Security Management, Risk Management Framework
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Sage Publications
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Data Storytelling, Data Literacy, Spreadsheet Software
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Data Integration, Health Informatics, Data Dictionary, Health Systems, Metadata Management, Health Care, Data Mapping, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Value-Based Care, Health Information Management, Taxonomy, Care Coordination, Health Policy, Data Literacy, Clinical Data Management, Clinical Informatics, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Data Quality, Medical Terminology
★ 4.4 (137) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Plot (Graphics), Trend Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Scientific Visualization, Climate Change Programs, Pivot Tables And Charts, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Market Data, Sustainable Business, Data Storytelling, Anomaly Detection, Data Visualization Software, Sustainability Standards, Report Writing, Technical Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: File Management, Linux Administration, File Systems, OS Process Management, Linux, Linux Servers, Data Security, Authorization (Computing), Linux Commands, Security Controls, Data Loss Prevention, Operating System Administration, Continuous Monitoring, Hardening, System Monitoring, Data Storage Technologies, Network Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Data Storage, Event Monitoring
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Ggplot2, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Scatter Plots, Statistical Visualization, Histogram, Graphic and Visual Design, R Programming, Graphic Design, Graphical Tools, R (Software), Data Mapping, Graphing, Spatial Data Analysis, Geospatial Mapping
★ 3.9 (158) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Chegg Skills
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Business Analytics, Server Side, Development Environment, Analytics, Responsible AI, Decision Support Systems, Pseudocode, Back-End Web Development, Data Literacy, Business Intelligence, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Web Development, Programming Principles, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Plot (Graphics), Scatter Plots, Programming Principles, Numerical Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Processing, Big Data, Apache Spark, Data Analysis Software, Splunk, Data Analysis, Unstructured Data, Analytics, Data Wrangling, Data Infrastructure, Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Classification Algorithms
★ 4.4 (402) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Star Schema, Power BI, Data Modeling, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Model Optimization, Snowflake Schema, Database Design, Performance Tuning, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting
★ 4.3 (840) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Madecraft
Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Regression Analysis, Business Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Strategy, Data Storytelling, Business Intelligence, Dashboard, Data Infrastructure, Strategic Thinking, Data Architecture, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Strategies, Data Warehousing, Data Processing, Data Visualization, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, SPSS
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months