• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Degrees
​
Log In
Join for Free
  • Browse
  • Pen Testing

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


  • E

    EDUCBA

    Apply PowerShell Scripting for Automation and Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Windows PowerShell, Scripting, Shell Script, Systems Administration, Operating System Administration, IT Automation, Scripting Languages, Automation, Application Development, Debugging, Integrated Development Environments, Development Testing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Node.js for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Application Deployment, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Frameworks, Test Driven Development (TDD), Cloud Deployment, Continuous Deployment, Authentications, Web Development, Development Testing, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Full-Stack Web Development, Web Applications, Application Security, Javascript, CI/CD, Web Development Tools, Back-End Web Development, Front-End Web Development

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • S

    Starweaver

    Incident Response Frameworks

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Incident Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Risk, IT Service Management, Problem Management, Return On Investment, IT Management, NIST 800-53, Test Planning, Scenario Testing, Simulations, Technical Documentation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Cannabis Nutrient Management

    Skills you'll gain: Nutritional Assessment, Environmental Issue, Environment and Resource Management, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Analytical Testing, Diagnostic Tests

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Secure AI: API and Dependency Risks

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Vulnerability Assessments, Computer Security Incident Management, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Application Security, Security Controls, Secure Coding, Security Testing, API Testing, Authentications, Threat Management, Hardening, Dependency Analysis, Package and Software Management, Application Programming Interface (API), Risk Analysis, Data Validation, Supply Chain

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Aptly

    Supercharge your Social Media Marketing with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, AI Personalization, Social Media Content, Real Time Data, Personalized Campaigns, Social Media Analytics, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Customer Insights, Advertising Campaigns, Content Performance Analysis, Target Audience, Marketing Strategies, A/B Testing, Content Creation, Persona Development, Generative AI, Brand Strategy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Lean Enterprise Framework: Transform the Business Model

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, New Product Development, Design Thinking, Agile Product Development, Product Development, Product Improvement, Product Management, Product Lining, Business Modeling, Product Strategy, Performance Metric, Customer experience strategy (CX), Product Marketing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Product Planning, Value Propositions, Performance Measurement, Portfolio Management, Customer Insights, Customer experience improvement

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Machine Learning with Python: Diabetes Prediction

    Skills you'll gain: Jupyter, Data Transformation, Logistic Regression, Machine Learning Methods, Applied Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning, Data Processing, Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Diagnostic Tests, Analytics, Classification Algorithms, Software Installation

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Starweaver

    Digital Health Data & Governance Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Health Informatics, Health Information Management, Data Governance, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Health Systems, Health Care, Health Technology, Data Quality, Medical Records, Cyber Governance, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Health Policy, Electronic Medical Record System, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Interoperability, Data Management, Data Ethics, Telehealth, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Intermediate Python and Practical Skills

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, JSON, Package and Software Management, Authorization (Computing), Web Scraping, Application Programming Interface (API), File Management, Python Programming, Authentications, Simulations, Performance Testing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    LearnKartS

    AWS Databases & Compute for Data Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Serverless Computing, Containerization, Amazon Web Services, Data Migration, Amazon DynamoDB, Docker (Software), Data Import/Export, Database Systems, Databases, Cloud Engineering, Database Management Systems, Kubernetes, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Data Infrastructure, Operational Databases, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Database Management, Performance Tuning, Security Controls, Cloud Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Pragmatic AI Labs

    GitHub: Governing AI-Generated Code

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub Copilot, AI Security, Code Review, Secure Coding, Anthropic Claude, Security Testing, LLM Application, OpenAI API, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Verification And Validation, AI Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Responsible AI, Vulnerability Scanning, AI Enablement, Model Evaluation, GitHub, Application Security

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

1…175176177…215

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

  • Apply PowerShell Scripting for Automation and Projects: EDUCBA
  • Node.js for Beginners: Packt
  • Incident Response Frameworks: Starweaver
  • Cannabis Nutrient Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Secure AI: API and Dependency Risks: Coursera
  • Supercharge your Social Media Marketing with AI: Aptly
  • Lean Enterprise Framework: Transform the Business Model: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Machine Learning with Python: Diabetes Prediction: EDUCBA
  • Digital Health Data & Governance Essentials : Starweaver
  • Intermediate Python and Practical Skills: Packt

Skills you can learn in Computer Security And Networks

Cybersecurity (33)
Google (25)
Google Cloud Platform (17)
Internet (17)
Cryptography (16)
Network Security (16)
Linux (12)
Software Testing (12)
Information Security (10)
Application Programming Interfaces (8)
Kubernetes (8)
Web (8)

Other topics to explore

Arts and Humanities
338 courses
Business
1095 courses
Computer Science
668 courses
Data Science
425 courses
Information Technology
145 courses
Health
471 courses
Math and Logic
70 courses
Personal Development
137 courses
Physical Science and Engineering
413 courses
Social Sciences
401 courses
Language Learning
150 courses

Coursera Footer

Skills

  • Accounting
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Project Management
  • Python
  • SQL

Professional Certificates

  • Google AI Certificate
  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM AI Engineering Certificate
  • IBM AI Product Manager Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Certificate

Courses & Specializations

  • AI Essentials Specialization
  • AI For Business Specialization
  • AI For Everyone Course
  • AI in Healthcare Specialization
  • Deep Learning Specialization
  • Excel Skills for Business Specialization
  • Financial Markets Course
  • Machine Learning Specialization
  • Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT Course
  • Python for Everybody Specialization

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • CAPM Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA A+ Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification Requirements
  • Essential IT Certifications
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • PMP Certification Requirements
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
  • Share your Coursera learning story

Coursera

  • About
  • What We Offer
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Catalog
  • Coursera Plus
  • Professional Certificates
  • MasterTrack® Certificates
  • Degrees
  • For Enterprise
  • For Government
  • For Campus
  • Become a Partner
  • Social Impact
  • Free Courses
  • Udemy

Community

  • Learners
  • Partners
  • Beta Testers
  • Blog
  • The Coursera Podcast
  • Tech Blog

More

  • Press
  • Investors
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Directory
  • Affiliates
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Do Not Sell/Share
Learn Anywhere
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
Logo of Certified B Corporation
© 2026 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok