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.

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, Secure Coding, Cloud-Native Computing, Software Architecture, Security Engineering, Software Design, Microsoft Azure, Cybersecurity, DevOps, Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Web Applications, Azure DevOps, Containerization, API Design, Docker (Software), Software Engineering, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Dependency Analysis, Git (Version Control System)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Software, Software Architecture, Embedded Systems, Systems Architecture, Software Design, Application Design, Software Design Patterns, Maintainability, Performance Tuning, System Programming, Safety Assurance, Interoperability, Software Testing, Scalability, Design Strategies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Object-Relational Mapping, Application Frameworks, Full-Stack Web Development, Software Configuration Management, Application Design, Development Environment, Microsoft Visual Studio, User Interface (UI), Identity and Access Management, Microsoft Development Tools, Application Development, Authorization (Computing), HTML and CSS, Maintainability, Data Modeling, Data Migration, Data Mapping, Business Logic, Web Servers, Debugging
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Agile Project Management, Program Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Project Portfolio Management, Negotiation, Agile Methodology, Project Controls, Project Risk Management, Team Leadership, Project Management, Quality Management, Leadership, Scaled Agile Framework, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Decision Making, Continuous Improvement Process, User Feedback, Return On Investment
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, LangChain, Large Language Modeling, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Text Mining, Natural Language Processing, Benchmarking, Performance Testing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Remote Access Systems, Network Troubleshooting, Network Administration, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Hardening, TCP/IP, Cybersecurity, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Human Factors (Security), Technical Support and Services, Encryption, Command-Line Interface, Authentications, Wireless Networks
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Kubernetes, Identity and Access Management, User Accounts, Cloud API, Security Testing, Development Environment
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Threat Modeling, Hardening, Security Testing, Verification And Validation, Google Cloud Platform, Security Controls, Vulnerability Assessments, Cloud Computing
Advanced · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Communications, Customer Insights, Product Management, Product Improvement, New Product Development, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Roadmaps, Innovation, Agile Methodology, Business Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Product Testing, Lean Methodologies, Continuous Improvement Process
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Dataflow, Data Pipelines, Debugging, Data Integrity, CI/CD, Performance Tuning, Data Processing, Maintainability, Real Time Data, Unit Testing, Disaster Recovery, Integration Testing
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), DevSecOps, Security Testing, CI/CD, DevOps, Application Security, Continuous Integration, Secure Coding, Continuous Delivery, Regulatory Compliance, Security Engineering, Vulnerability Assessments, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Management, Compliance Auditing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Tencent Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Data Storage, Serverless Computing, Cloud Computing, Scalability, Cloud Infrastructure, System Monitoring, Load Balancing, Cloud Security, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Database Management, Application Deployment, Servers, Identity and Access Management, Data Migration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months