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.

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Preprocessing, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Predictive Analytics, Forecasting, Big Data, Data Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Analysis, Classification Algorithms, Data Visualization Software, Unsupervised Learning, Regression Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Pivot Tables And Charts, Microsoft Excel, R Programming, Alteryx, Dashboard, Statistical Programming, Data Transformation, Tableau Software, Data Cleansing, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Debugging, Data Visualization, Automation, Python Programming, Data Structures, Statistical Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard, Data Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Manipulation, Collaborative Software, Data Transformation, Data Sharing
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Case Studies, Interviewing Skills, Data Analysis, Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, Research, Data Collection, Cultural Diversity, Psychology, Anthropology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, System Monitoring, Scripting, Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Scatter Plots, Pivot Tables And Charts, Servers, Data Visualization Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Software Installation, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Pipelines, Authentications, Unstructured Data, Data Visualization, Windows Servers, Network Troubleshooting
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Business Ethics, Responsible AI, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Sustainable Development, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Security, Medical Privacy, Information Privacy, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Decision Making, Business Leadership, Artificial Intelligence, Accountability, Business Strategy, Safety and Security, Emerging Technologies, Human Centered Design
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Computer Science
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, Snowflake Schema, Star Schema, Business Intelligence, Data Modeling, Database Design, Data Management, Data Integration, Performance Tuning, Databases, Data Transformation, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Agentic Workflows, LangGraph, AI Orchestration, Data Visualization, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI Agents, Model Evaluation, LLM Application, Tool Calling, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Agentic systems, Data Validation, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Data Persistence, JSON, User Interface (UI), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Database Development, Databases, Interactive Data Visualization, Debugging, Database Management, Application Development, Mobile Development, Real Time Data, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Business Analytics, Data Visualization Software, Business Intelligence, Analytical Skills, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Quality, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Manipulation, Pandas (Python Package), Data Cleansing, Jupyter, Data Processing, SQL, Python Programming, Application Programming Interface (API)
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Qualitative Research, Market Research, Quantitative Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Benchmarking, Data Presentation, Descriptive Statistics, Competitive Analysis, Analytical Skills, Research Design, Market Dynamics, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Statistics, User Research, Data Collection, Data Analysis Software, Microsoft Excel, R Programming
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months