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.

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Algebra, Graphing, Advanced Mathematics, Logical Reasoning, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Correlation Analysis, Predictive Modeling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Terraform, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Network Infrastructure, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Engineering, Network Architecture, IT Automation, Network Planning And Design, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Platforms, Virtual Networking, Multi-Cloud, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Microsoft Azure, Public Cloud, General Networking, Cloud Security, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Virtual Machines, Data Storage Technologies, Cloud Storage, Cloud Computing, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Disaster Recovery, Cloud Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services
★ 4.7 (35) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Calendar Management, People Analytics, Performance Analysis, Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Scheduling, Labor Relations, Workforce Management, Staff Management, Team Performance Management, Linear Algebra, Data Management, Administration, Contract Management, Team Management, Unsupervised Learning, R (Software), R Programming, Statistical Programming, Operations Management
★ 5 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Product Roadmaps, Requirements Elicitation, Requirements Analysis, Business Analysis, Business Analysis Tools, Requirements Management, Team Building, Team Oriented, Business Requirements, Acceptance Testing, Product Management, Agile Methodology, Business Modeling, Agile Project Management, Registration, Stakeholder Communications, Communication
★ 4.9 (31) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Theoretical Computer Science, Verification And Validation, Algorithms, Data Structures
★ 4.7 (26) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: File Management, Cloud Storage, Collaborative Software, Google Workspace, Data Storage, Cloud Services, Document Management, Microsoft Office, Data Sharing
★ 4.3 (19) · Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Automation, AI Integrations, Natural Language Processing, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Organizational Effectiveness, Scalability, Organizational Change, AI Workflows, Digital Transformation, Public Policies, Technical Consulting, Responsible AI, Operational Efficiency, Technology Strategies, Public Affairs, Performance Measurement, Procurement
★ 4 (13) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Google Cloud Platform, Gemini, Generative AI Agents, AI Integrations, AI Security, Model Deployment, Cloud Platforms, Agentic Workflows, LLM Application, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, Generative AI, Cloud Deployment, Agentic systems, Cloud Security, Intranet, Authentications, Authorization (Computing)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Model Training, Photo Editing, Post-Production
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Test Automation, Software Testing, Test Script Development, Test Data, Test Tools, Browser Compatibility, Java, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Data Import/Export, Debugging, Maintainability
★ 4.4 (14) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Database Development, Database Administration, Database Design, Amazon CloudWatch, Amazon DynamoDB, Oracle Databases, Amazon Redshift, Data Migration, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management, Database Systems, Database Management Systems, Disaster Recovery, Databases, Relational Databases, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Network Model, NoSQL, AWS CloudFormation
★ 5 (38) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months