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.

Skills you'll gain: AI Orchestration, Prompt Patterns, AI Workflows, Agentic Workflows, AI Integrations, OpenAI API, Token Optimization, Test Script Development, Context Management, Code Reusability, Secure Coding, Memory Management, Authentications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Mobile Security, Wireless Networks, Network Security, Application Security, Internet Of Things, Endpoint Security, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Infrastructure Security, Penetration Testing, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Assessments, Data Security, Encryption
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Systems Analysis, Enterprise Architecture, Systems Integration, Concept Of Operations, System Requirements, Requirements Analysis, System Testing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Containerization, Docker (Software), Application Deployment, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Applications, Kubernetes, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Development Environment, Continuous Deployment, CI/CD, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Scalability, Test Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Software, Software Architecture, Code Reusability, Embedded Systems, Memory Management, Systems Architecture, Software Design, Software Design Patterns, Performance Tuning, Safety Assurance, Software Testing, Secure Coding, Scalability, Data Sharing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, AI Orchestration, Responsible AI, LangChain, Threat Modeling, LLM Application, Generative AI, Vector Databases, Embeddings, Application Security, Large Language Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Security Testing, Security Controls, Prompt Engineering, MITRE ATT&CK Framework
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Systems Development Life Cycle, Security Architecture Review, Security Controls, Software Testing, Security Management, Software Development, Continuous Monitoring
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, Data Migration, Configuration Management, Data Validation, Database Application, Middleware, Enterprise Application Management, Debugging, Back-End Web Development, Object-Relational Mapping, Database Management, Data Modeling, Restful API, Maintainability, Software Design Patterns, Unit Testing, Authentications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Test Case, Test Automation, Test Tools, Continuous Integration, Test Data, Functional Testing, Test Execution Engine, CI/CD, Software Testing, Test Engineering, No-Code Development, Code Reusability, Maintainability, Distributed Computing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Exploitation techniques, Human Factors (Security), Penetration Testing, Data Collection, Security Awareness, Persuasive Communication, Social Sciences, Rapport Building, Email Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Automation Engineering, Machine Controls, Robotic Process Automation, Manufacturing Operations, Integration Testing, Workflow Management, Coordination, Application Programming Interface (API), Process Optimization, Process Improvement and Optimization
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Oracle Databases, Data Import/Export, Patch Management, Data Migration, Database Software, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management, Problem Management, Data Storage Technologies, Disaster Recovery, Configuration Management, Automation, Command-Line Interface
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months