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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, No-Code Development, Cloud Deployment, AI Security, Cloud Security, Data Security, Configuration Management, Risk Mitigation, Production Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Verification And Validation, Electronic Systems, Embedded Systems, Electronics Engineering, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Electronic Hardware, Electronics, Systems Design, Software Design, Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, System Design and Implementation, Computer Architecture, Eclipse (Software), Computational Logic, Hardware Architecture, Software Development, Computer Engineering
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Verification And Validation, Systems Design, Software Design, Computational Logic, Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems, Hardware Architecture, Simulations, Test Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Augmented Reality, Storyboarding, Virtual Reality, Unreal Engine, Usability Testing, Design Thinking, 3D Assets, Prototyping, Unity Engine, User Experience Design, Interaction Design, Conceptual Design, Human Centered Design, Design, User Research, Application Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Emerging Technologies, Virtual Environment
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: AWS Kinesis, Data Engineering, Amazon Redshift, Apache Kafka, Cloud Computing Architecture, Data Lakes, Real Time Data, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Data Management, Apache Hive, Data Visualization Software, Cloud Storage, Amazon S3, Data Integration, Data Architecture, Data Migration, Performance Tuning, Serverless Computing, Database Architecture and Administration, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, User Research, Usability Testing, User Centered Design, Research Methodologies, Needs Assessment, Interviewing Skills, Research, Human Computer Interaction, Data Collection
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Sprint Retrospectives, Scrum (Software Development), Software Technical Review, Agile Project Management, Agile Software Development, Software Quality Assurance, Agile Methodology, User Story, Requirements Analysis, Usability Testing, User Research
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Risk Management, Corporate Finance, Risk Analysis, Capital Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Investment Management, Return On Investment, Due Diligence, Cash Flows, Communication, Presentations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Evaluation, Version Control, Large Language Modeling, Git (Version Control System), Data Management, Performance Testing, Dashboard, Machine Learning, Scripting, Performance Analysis, Technical Documentation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Email Automation, Vibe coding, Agentic Workflows, Agentic systems, AI Workflows, AI Orchestration, Sales Process, Marketing Automation, HubSpot CRM, Sales Enablement, Sales Pipelines, Software As A Service, Sales Development, Lead Generation, Business Development, Prompt Engineering, New Business Development, Application Deployment, Campaign Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing, Performance Measurement, Business Metrics, Customer Engagement, Business-To-Consumer, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Integrated Marketing Communications, Program Management, Marketing Budgets, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, A/B Testing, Information Privacy, Data Security
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Data Migration, Data Strategy, Google Cloud Platform, Technology Strategies, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Cloud Solutions, Risk Mitigation, Business Priorities, Enterprise Architecture, Cost Estimation, Governance, Stakeholder Engagement
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks