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.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Data Ethics, Computer Security, Authentications, Cryptography, Information Assurance, Cyber Security Policies, Authorization (Computing), Security Software, Security Controls, Cyber Security Assessment, Information Privacy, Encryption, Data Access, Security Awareness, Risk Analysis, Problem Solving, Communication
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Attacks, Data Security, Safety and Security, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Security Software, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Security Strategy, Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Controls, Disaster Recovery, Data Loss Prevention, Incident Response, Data Storage, Vulnerability Assessments, Patch Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, Cloud Security, Data Integrity, Data Infrastructure, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Security, Infrastructure Security, Encryption, Private Cloud, Security Controls, Network Security, Cloud Storage, Identity and Access Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Security Controls
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: SQL, Scalability, Data Pipelines, Data Manipulation, Data Integrity, Data Validation, Data Migration, Transaction Processing, Data Transformation, Scripting, Anomaly Detection, Record Keeping, Sampling (Statistics), Cryptography, Reconciliation
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Statistical Methods, Sample Size Determination, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Preprocessing, Record Keeping
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: PostgreSQL, Data Maintenance, Database Administration, Database Architecture and Administration, SQL, Disaster Recovery, Secure Coding, Database Management, Relational Databases, Database Management Systems, Query Languages, Security Controls, Data Access, Data Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Threat Management, Threat Detection
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Sharing, Personally Identifiable Information, Clinical Research Ethics, Medical Privacy, Data Management, Healthcare Ethics, Clinical Research, Data Security, Information Privacy, Health Information Management, Encryption
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Star Schema, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Power BI, Database Design, Data Modeling, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Authorization (Computing), Relational Databases, Financial Data, Data Security, Security Controls, Dashboard, Data Access, Dashboard Creation, Model Deployment, Gross Profit, Cloud Deployment, Performance Improvement
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Database Administration, Business Continuity Planning, Database Systems, Database Management Systems, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management, Data Governance, Relational Databases, Data Management, Data Security, Business Continuity, Security Controls, SQL, Infrastructure Security, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, Data Analysis, Malware Protection
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Data Governance, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Big Data, Encryption, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Data Governance, Data Management, Data Security, Cloud API, Secure Coding, Application Security, DevSecOps, Cloud Applications, Key Management, Encryption, Information Privacy, OAuth, Cloud Storage, API Gateway, Threat Modeling, Data Encryption Standard, Risk Management Framework
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks