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: Performance Tuning, Data-oriented programming, System Programming, C and C++, Computer Architecture, Algorithms, Development Environment, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Deployment, Virtual Machines, Kubernetes, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Virtual Networking, Cloud Management, Windows PowerShell, Load Balancing, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Command-Line Interface, Network Security, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: User Research, User Experience Design, User Experience, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Verification And Validation, Usability Testing, Internet Of Things, Design Research, API Design, Amazon Web Services, Embedded Software, Cloud Computing Architecture, Human Computer Interaction, Embedded Systems, Application Programming Interface (API), Prototyping, Network Protocols, User Interface (UI) Design, Software Development
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Responsible AI, Applied Machine Learning, Data Ethics, Transfer Learning, Federated Learning, Scalability, Machine Learning, Distributed Computing, Model Evaluation, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Microsoft Azure, Information Privacy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, First Aid, Patient Positioning, Patient Transport, Emergency Medical Services, Safety Assurance, Clinical Assessment, Medical History Documentation, Vital Signs, Neurology, Patient Safety
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

MathWorks
Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Matlab, Geospatial Information and Technology, Medical Imaging, Estimation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Virtual Machines, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Public Cloud, Cloud Security, Amazon Web Services, Scalability, Virtual Networking, Private Cloud, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Embedded Systems, Program Development, Computer Engineering, Algorithms, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, AI Security, Generative AI, Policy Development, AI Enablement, Data Ethics, Labor Relations, Automation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Workforce Management, Journalism, Artificial Intelligence, Regulatory Requirements, Information Privacy, Risk Analysis, Education and Training, Job Analysis, Business Ethics
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative Model Architectures, ChatGPT, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Responsible AI, Tool Calling, Context Management, Data Ethics, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Responsible AI, No-Code Development, LLM Application, AI Enablement, ChatGPT, Business Metrics, Data Ethics, AI Personalization, Return On Investment, Artificial Intelligence, AI Product Strategy, Customer experience improvement, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Performance Measurement, Large Language Modeling, Product Improvement, Cross Platform Development, Continuous Improvement Process, Natural Language Processing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

28DIGITAL
Skills you'll gain: Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Ethics, International Relations, Cybersecurity, World History, European History, Research, Political Sciences
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months