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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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    University of Alberta

    Reviews & Metrics for Software Improvements

    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

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Align AI: Finance, Strategy, and Funding

    Skills you'll gain: Project Finance, Business Strategy, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Proposal Writing, Organizational Strategy, Return On Investment, Business Metrics, Capital Budgeting, Decision Making

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    ISTQB Technical Test Analyst Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: White-Box Testing, Performance Testing, Maintainability, Test Tools, Software Testing, Code Review, Test Automation, Software Technical Review, Test Planning, Scripting, Risk Analysis, Software Quality Assurance, Test Script Development, Continuous Integration, CI/CD, Regression Testing, Code Coverage, Test Case, Quality Assurance, Security Testing

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    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Queen Mary University of London

    Market Research

    Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Proposal Development, Market Research, Research Reports, Data Collection, Research Design, Research Methodologies, Analytics, Data Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Survey Creation, Statistical Analysis, Surveys, Correlation Analysis, Business Research, Quantitative Research, Research, Science and Research, Market Analysis, Focus Group

    4.7
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Getting started with generative AI in Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, AI Security, Data Ethics, Microsoft Azure, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, LLM Application, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Application Design, Application Development, Model Evaluation, Deep Learning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    MCP - Model Content Protocol

    Skills you'll gain: Model Context Protocol, AI Security, Scalability, Software Architecture, Servers, Interoperability, System Design and Implementation, API Design, Enterprise Security, Real Time Data, Performance Tuning

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Building Trustworthy AI

    Beginner · Specialization

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Advanced Embedded Linux Development

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), System Programming, Embedded Software, Software Testing, Embedded Systems, Linux, Agile Software Development, Docker (Software), Git (Version Control System), File I/O, Linux Servers, Linux Administration, Operating Systems, Shell Script, C (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Debugging, File Systems, Internet Of Things

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    PCB/CAD Design – DFM & DFT Considerations

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Design, Electronics Engineering, Design Reviews, Computer-Aided Design, Electronic Components, Technical Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

    Antimicrobial resistance - theory and methods

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Quality Assurance, Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Bioinformatics, Medical Laboratory, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Data Quality, Medical Science and Research, Biology, Public Health

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Building Scalable Java Microservices with Spring Boot and Spring Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Application Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Google App Engine, Cloud Applications, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, Kubernetes, Java, Software Architecture, Data Migration, Cloud Services, Application Performance Management, Databases, Database Management, Cloud Storage

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Creo Incubator

    Critical Thinking for Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Analytical Skills, Analysis, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Curiosity, Complex Problem Solving, Research, Strategic Decision-Making, Open Mindset

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Reviews & Metrics for Software Improvements: University of Alberta
  • Align AI: Finance, Strategy, and Funding: Coursera
  • ISTQB Technical Test Analyst Preparation: Board Infinity
  • Market Research: Queen Mary University of London
  • Getting started with generative AI in Azure: Microsoft
  • MCP - Model Content Protocol: Coursera
  • Building Trustworthy AI: 
  • Advanced Embedded Linux Development: University of Colorado Boulder
  • PCB/CAD Design – DFM & DFT Considerations: Coursera
  • Antimicrobial resistance - theory and methods: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

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