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Security Certification Courses

Security certification courses can help you learn risk assessment, incident response, network security principles, and compliance standards. You can build skills in threat analysis, vulnerability management, and implementing security policies effectively. Many courses introduce tools such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and security information and event management (SIEM) software, showing how these tools are applied in real-world security scenarios to protect sensitive information and systems.

Popular Security Certification Courses and Certifications


  • G

    Google Cloud

    Networking 101

    Skills you'll gain: Network Performance Management, Virtual Networking, General Networking, Google Cloud Platform, Computer Networking, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Network Security, Network Routing, Firewall, System Configuration, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Security Software

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    17 reviews

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    W

    Whizlabs

    Exam Prep MLA-C01: AWS Machine Learning Engineer Associate

    Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Feature Engineering, Model Optimization, AWS Kinesis, Fraud detection, Amazon Web Services, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Data Cleansing, Data Processing, Data Wrangling, Data Integrity, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Modeling, Supervised Learning, Data Mining, Random Forest Algorithm, Data Management, Unsupervised Learning

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Packt

    Installation, User Accounts, and File Systems

    Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Mac OS, User Accounts, File Management, User Provisioning, Data Security, Operating System Administration, Software Installation, Unix, System Configuration, Unix Commands, Security Controls, Knowledge of Apple Hardware, Authorization (Computing), Data Management, Disaster Recovery, Data Storage, Control Panels, Encryption

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    I

    IBM

    Capstone Project: Applying Business Analysis Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Business Analysis, User Requirements Documents, Looker (Software), Requirements Analysis, Project Management, Project Design, Requirements Management, Process Optimization, Data Analysis Software, Oral Expression, Operational Analysis, IBM Cognos Analytics, Business Analytics, Data Cleansing

    3.5
    Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    30 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Pearson

    Cybersecurity Prevention and Detection

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Detection, Vulnerability Assessments, Incident Response, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Threat Management, Cybersecurity, IT Security Architecture, Cloud Security, Security Architecture Review, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Data Security, Network Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Attacks, Personally Identifiable Information, Malware Protection, Risk Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Packt

    Incident Response and Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Security Management, Digital Forensics, Disaster Recovery, Risk Management Framework, Cybersecurity, NIST 800-53, Threat Management, Risk Management, Cyber Security Policies, Security Controls, Cloud Security, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Cloud Computing, Scenario Testing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    L

    LearnQuest

    Fundamentals of Blockchain Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Data Storage, Systems Architecture, Network Architecture, FinTech, Distributed Computing, Cryptographic Protocols, Programming Principles, Emerging Technologies, Computing Platforms, Scalability, Data Integrity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    15 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Competencias en Telesalud para el profesional de la salud

    Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Patient Communication, Health Technology, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Education and Support, Medical Privacy, Care Coordination, Patient-centered Care, Telecommunications, Health Informatics, Patient Safety, Digital pedagogy, Chronic Diseases, Data Security

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    44 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    PMP Exam Prep: Ways of Working for Technical Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Implementation, Plan Execution, Project Management Life Cycle, Risk Management, Technical Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    65 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    G

    Google

    Manajemen Proyek Google

    Skills you'll gain: Milestones (Project Management), Backlogs, Scope Management, Agile Project Management, Program Standards, Project Scoping, Sprint Retrospectives, Project Documentation, Project Risk Management, Project Planning, Requirements Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis, Agile Methodology, Project Management, Communication Planning, Quality Assessment, Sprint Planning, Project Management Life Cycle, Program Management, Organizational Structure

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    826 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    M

    Microsoft

    Project Management Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Systems Thinking, Team Management, Stakeholder Communications, Team Building, Team Leadership, Team Motivation, Risk Mitigation, Drive Engagement, Project Management, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Business Ethics, Change Management, Governance, Problem Solving, Leadership

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    46 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    C

    Coursera

    Back-End Infrastructure: Servers, Secure APIs and Data

    Skills you'll gain: API Design, Back-End Web Development, Data Security, Application Programming Interface (API), Server Side, IT Infrastructure, Application Security, Infrastructure Security, Data Integrity, Servers, Server Administration, Web Servers, Scalability

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Networking 101: Google Cloud
  • Exam Prep MLA-C01: AWS Machine Learning Engineer Associate: Whizlabs
  • Installation, User Accounts, and File Systems: Packt
  • Capstone Project: Applying Business Analysis Skills : IBM
  • Cybersecurity Prevention and Detection: Pearson
  • Incident Response and Risk Management: Packt
  • Fundamentals of Blockchain Architecture: LearnQuest
  • Competencias en Telesalud para el profesional de la salud: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • PMP Exam Prep: Ways of Working for Technical Projects: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Manajemen Proyek Google: Google

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