Kali Linux courses can help you learn penetration testing, network security, vulnerability assessment, and ethical hacking techniques. You can build skills in using command-line tools, scripting for automation, and analyzing security protocols. Many courses introduce tools like Metasploit, Wireshark, and Nmap, demonstrating how these skills are applied in real-world security assessments and threat analysis.

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Serverless Computing, Amazon Web Services, Rust (Programming Language), Cloud Deployment, Debugging, Application Deployment, Linux
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, Data Security, Network Security, Event Monitoring, Network Monitoring, Network Analysis, Operating Systems, Data Integrity, Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, File Systems, Linux, Web Applications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Containerization, Scalability, Docker (Software), AI Orchestration, Application Deployment, Kubernetes, Azure Active Directory, AI Integrations, System Monitoring, AI Workflows, Agentic systems, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft 365, Generative AI Agents, Enterprise Architecture, Microsoft Azure, Agentic Workflows, AI Security, Enterprise Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Apache Maven, Java, Object Oriented Design, Build Tools, Memory Management, Hibernate (Java), Unit Testing, File I/O, Data Persistence, Docker (Software), Software Testing, Software Design Patterns, Integrated Development Environments, Object-Relational Mapping, Functional Design
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Computer Security, Operating Systems, Information Systems Security, Cloud Security, Security Controls, Authorization (Computing), Security Engineering, Infrastructure Security, Security Requirements Analysis, Cyber Security Assessment, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Identity and Access Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authentications, Data Integrity
★ 3.7 (13) · Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Cisco Learning and Certifications
Skills you'll gain: Network Model, Network Protocols, IT Automation, Network Routing, Data Modeling, Extensible Markup Language (XML), JSON, Automation, Restful API, Data Structures, Configuration Management
★ 4.8 (15) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Apache Airflow, Docker (Software), Git (Version Control System), SQL, Data Pipelines, Containerization, CI/CD, Debugging, Ansible, Database Management, Continuous Deployment, Performance Tuning, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Continuous Integration, Workflow Management, DevOps, Automation, Configuration Management, Root Cause Analysis, Python Programming
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: System Monitoring, Network Monitoring, Event Monitoring, VMware ESX Servers, Continuous Monitoring, System Configuration, Incident Management, Operating System Administration, Linux Servers, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Security Controls, Windows Servers, Software Installation, Microsoft Windows, Dashboard Creation, Databases
★ 4.5 (12) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, YAML, Docker (Software), Cloud-Native Computing, Application Deployment, Containerization, Devops Tools, Node.JS, Development Environment, Control Panels, Servers, Command-Line Interface, Scalability, Software Installation
★ 4.7 (18) · Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Application Deployment, Software Installation, Development Environment
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Continuous Integration, Devops Tools, Docker (Software), Microsoft Azure, DevOps, Application Deployment, GitHub, Continuous Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Containerization, Git (Version Control System), Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), YAML, Cloud Computing, Data Sharing
★ 3.9 (10) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Unix Shell, Software Installation, Unix Commands, Linux Commands, Linux, Mac OS, File Management, Data Integrity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months