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.
Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Amazon Bedrock, Responsible AI, Application Deployment, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Unit Testing, Amazon Web Services, Version Control, Generative AI, AI Integrations, LLM Application, DevOps, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Artificial Intelligence, Application Lifecycle Management
★ 4.7 (36) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Skills you'll gain: Human Factors, Consumer Behaviour, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Organizational Leadership, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychological Evaluations, Leadership and Management, Psychology, Marketing Psychology, Mental Health, Professional Development, Mental and Behavioral Health, Marketing, Leadership, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Workforce Development, Personal Attributes, Human Development, Social Sciences, Scientific Methods
★ 4.6 (97) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Test Script Development, Test Case, Selenium (Software), Software Testing, Test Tools, Maintainability, Code Reusability, Test Data, Debugging, Configuration Management
★ 4.5 (160) · Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Project Controls, Project Documentation, Business Analysis Tools, Stakeholder Communications, Project Coordination, Requirements Management, Earned Value Management, Project Performance, Team Oriented, Plan Execution, Risk Management, Acceptance Testing, Product Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Leadership Studies, Kanban Principles, Waterfall Methodology, Team Leadership, Communication Planning
★ 4.6 (84) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Business Continuity, Cryptographic Protocols, Network Security, Cryptography, Encryption, User Provisioning, Security Management, Penetration Testing, ISO/IEC 27001, Threat Management, Network Performance Management, Information Systems Security, Network Architecture, Cyber Operations, Data Management, Vulnerability Management, Software Development Methodologies, Cybersecurity, Configuration Management
★ 4.8 (162) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Mathematical Modeling, Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, Electronic Components, Electric Power Systems, Matlab, Model Optimization, Electrical Systems, Engineering Calculations, Laboratory Testing, Mathematical Software, Laboratory Research, Basic Electrical Systems, Estimation
★ 4.7 (553) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Video Game Development, Game Design, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Problem Solving, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Program Development, Algorithms, Python Programming, Computer Science, Debugging, Test Planning, Functional Testing, Other Programming Languages
★ 4.3 (236) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Metasploit, Application Security, Security Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Scanning, Brute-force attacks, Secure Coding, Exploitation techniques, Software Design Patterns, Vulnerability Assessments, Memory Management, Amazon Web Services, SQL, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Operating Systems, Data Validation
★ 4 (279) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Process Validation, Verification And Validation, Laboratory Testing, Environmental Science, Research, Hazard Analysis, Safety Assurance, Scientific Methods, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Research Methodologies, Environmental Regulations, Research Design, Epidemiology, Risk Analysis, Data Synthesis
★ 4.7 (122) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: User Experience, User Experience Design, Wireframing, User Research, Persona (User Experience), Responsible AI, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Adobe XD, Usability Testing, Generative AI, Figma (Design Software), AI literacy, Prototyping, User Interface (UI) Design, Persona Development
★ 4.2 (118) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Failure Analysis, Semiconductors, Manufacturing Processes, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Engineering, Structural Analysis, Production Process, Laboratory Testing, Mechanics, Physical Science, Process Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Reliability, Technical Standard
★ 4.7 (281) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Prototyping, Software Design Documents, Video Game Development, Ideation, Conceptual Design, Software Visualization, Usability Testing, Graphic and Visual Design, Peer Review
★ 4.7 (295) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months