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Data Security Courses

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.


Popular Data Security Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of Huddersfield

    BSc Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Integral Calculus, Matplotlib, Computational Logic, Calculus, Differential Equations, Theoretical Computer Science, Graph Theory, Data Visualization Software, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Computational Thinking, Engineering Analysis, Algorithms, Data Manipulation, Algebra, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Geometry, General Mathematics

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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    U

    University of Glasgow

    Data-Driven Leadership Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Literacy, Business Transformation, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development, Business Leadership, Agile Methodology, Leadership Studies, Organizational Leadership, Data Analysis, Organizational Structure, Big Data, Leadership and Management, Organizational Change, Agile Product Development, Team Leadership, Decision Making, Data Management, Critical Thinking

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    48 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Data Cleaning in Snowflake: Techniques to Clean Messy Data

    Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Snowflake Schema, Data Quality, Data Transformation, Data Validation, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, SQL, Big Data

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Clemson University

    Applied Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Dimensionality Reduction, Model Evaluation, Data Cleansing, Matplotlib, Regression Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Data Science, Statistical Analysis, Anomaly Detection, Data Preprocessing, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Pandas (Python Package), Exploratory Data Analysis, Machine Learning

    Build toward a degree

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Modeling Data in the Tidyverse

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Modeling, Exploratory Data Analysis, R Programming, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Regression Analysis, Data Science, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Statistical Inference, Statistical Analysis, Rmarkdown, Data Preprocessing, Statistical Methods, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    University of Pennsylvania

    AI Strategy and Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI Enablement, AI Product Strategy, Data Governance, Business Strategies, Data Security, Governance, Business Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, Risking, Big Data, Innovation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    399 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Statistical Modeling for Data Science Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, R Programming, Data Ethics, Experimentation, Research Design, Statistical Methods, Data Science, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Probability & Statistics, A/B Testing, Quantitative Research, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation

    Build toward a degree

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    54 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Data Acquisition, Risk, and Estimation

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Estimation, Risk Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Software, Return On Investment, Statistical Analysis, Sample Size Determination, R (Software), Data Analysis, Business Risk Management, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Project Estimation, Business Analysis

    Build toward a degree

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Data Processing with Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Big Data, Data Processing, Analytics, Data Pipelines, Databricks, Apache Spark, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Data Integration, Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, Real Time Data, Data Transformation, Scheduling, Data Storage

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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    67 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    C

    Coursera

    Agentic AI Content for Practitioners (Teams: Data)

    Skills you'll gain: AI Workflows, Agentic systems, AI Orchestration, AI Enablement, Advanced Analytics, Data Processing, Enterprise Architecture, Automation, Data Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, Continuous Improvement Process, Data Quality, Application Deployment, Scalability, Performance Tuning, Business Metrics, Software Design Patterns

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    F

    Fractal Analytics

    Design Thinking for Data Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: A/B Testing, Design Thinking, Experience Design, Data Storytelling, Dashboard, User Feedback, Solution Design, Stakeholder Engagement, Customer Insights, Interviewing Skills, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Business Requirements, Problem Solving

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    G

    Google Cloud

    Mitigating Security Vulnerabilities on Google Cloud en Français

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Security, Google Cloud Platform, Threat Management, Data Security, Vulnerability Management, Threat Detection, Security Management, Event Monitoring, IT Automation, System Monitoring, System Software

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular data security courses

  • BSc Data Science: University of Huddersfield
  • Data-Driven Leadership Skills: University of Glasgow
  • Data Cleaning in Snowflake: Techniques to Clean Messy Data: Coursera
  • Applied Data Science: Clemson University
  • Modeling Data in the Tidyverse: Johns Hopkins University
  • AI Strategy and Governance: University of Pennsylvania
  • Statistical Modeling for Data Science Applications: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Data Acquisition, Risk, and Estimation: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Data Processing with Azure: LearnQuest
  • Agentic AI Content for Practitioners (Teams: Data): Coursera

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