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Pen Testing Courses

Pen testing courses can help you learn vulnerability assessment, network security, and ethical hacking techniques. You can build skills in penetration testing methodologies, risk analysis, and incident response strategies. Many courses introduce tools like Metasploit, Wireshark, and Burp Suite, that support identifying and exploiting security weaknesses in systems and applications. By engaging with these tools, you can practice practical work that enhance your ability to secure networks and protect sensitive data.


Popular Pen Testing Courses and Certifications


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    Google Cloud

    AI Infrastructure: Cloud TPUs

    Skills you'll gain: AI Workflows, Cloud Computing Architecture, Performance Tuning, Interoperability, Product Demonstration, Performance Improvement, Benchmarking, Hardware Architecture, Systems Architecture

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Generative AI in Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Google Gemini, Engineering Software, Responsible AI, Embeddings, Gemini, Software Development Tools, AI Workflows

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Illinois Tech

    Bayesian Computational Statistics

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Probability, Markov Model, Debugging, Simulations, Probability Distribution

    Build toward a degree

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Audio digital con Pure Data

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Signal Processing, Musical Composition, Music, Music Theory, Performance Tuning, Data Import/Export, Programming Principles, Interoperability, Development Environment, File I/O

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    37 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    iOS Project: Transreality Game

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, iOS Development, Animation and Game Design, Usability Testing, Apple iOS, Mobile Development, Apple Xcode, Usability, Augmented Reality, Swift Programming, User Interface (UI) Design, Debugging

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Virginia

    Agile и дизайн-мышление

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Product Development, Product Development, Design Thinking, Product Design, Persona (User Experience), Team Management, Agile Methodology, Usability Testing, User Centered Design, Persona Development, Innovation, Customer experience strategy (CX), Value Propositions, Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Illinois Tech

    Variable Selection, Model Validation, Nonlinear Regression

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Statistical Analysis, Logistic Regression, Regression Analysis, Statistical Modeling, R Programming, Probability & Statistics, Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability Distribution

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Scrimba

    Advanced JavaScript 1: Objects, Loops, Hoisting

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Scripting, Event-Driven Programming, Computational Logic, Maintainability, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Debugging, Web Development

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Security for Artificial Intelligence Software and Services

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Application Security, Secure Coding, Data Ethics, Vulnerability Assessments, Responsible AI, Security Testing, Threat Modeling, Data Security, Security Controls, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Threat Management, Continuous Monitoring, Authorization (Computing), Encryption, Penetration Testing, Data Management

    3.5
    Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Set up a Continuous Integration (CI) workflow in CIrcleCI

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Integration, CI/CD, Application Deployment, Node.JS, Version Control, Test Automation, Git (Version Control System), Software Development, GitHub, Javascript

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    20 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Foundations of Solidity and Smart Contract Development

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Programming Principles, Computational Logic, Software Development Tools, Development Environment, Secure Coding, Business Logic, Other Programming Languages, Program Development, Data Structures, Data Management, Development Testing, Debugging

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Gen AI for developers: Web development with Python & Copilot

    Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Microsoft Copilot, Flask (Web Framework), Code Review, Front-End Web Development, Web Applications, Web Development, Integrated Development Environments, Python Programming, User Interface (UI), Generative AI, Data Security

    4.6
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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular pen testing courses

  • AI Infrastructure: Cloud TPUs: Google Cloud
  • Generative AI in Software Development: Board Infinity
  • Bayesian Computational Statistics: Illinois Tech
  • Audio digital con Pure Data: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • iOS Project: Transreality Game: University of California, Irvine
  • Agile и дизайн-мышление: University of Virginia
  • Variable Selection, Model Validation, Nonlinear Regression: Illinois Tech
  • Advanced JavaScript 1: Objects, Loops, Hoisting: Scrimba
  • Security for Artificial Intelligence Software and Services: Board Infinity
  • Set up a Continuous Integration (CI) workflow in CIrcleCI: Coursera

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