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.
University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: Go (Programming Language), Data Structures, C and C++, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Unit Testing, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Science, Pseudocode, Command-Line Interface, Algorithms, File Systems, Integration Testing, Software Design
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Full-Stack Web Development, Authentications, Software Testing, Development Testing, Unit Testing, Debugging, Object-Relational Mapping, Authorization (Computing), MySQL, Test Case, Web Development, Database Development, Back-End Web Development, Web Applications, Software Documentation, Test Automation, Document Management, File Management, Model View Controller
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Application Deployment, Prompt Engineering, Kubernetes, Containerization, Database Architecture and Administration, MySQL, Cloud Computing Architecture, Dataflow, PostgreSQL, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Storage, Data Migration, Cloud Management, Cloud Security, Cloud Applications, Operational Databases, Database Design, Database Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Mapping, Middleware, Verification And Validation, Business Process Automation, Process Driven Development, Data Integration, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Test Automation, Development Testing, Java, Data Validation, Integration Testing, System Configuration, Debugging, File Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Continuous Integration, Istio, Agile Software Development, Application Deployment, Test Driven Development (TDD), Kubernetes, Gherkin (Scripting Language), Jenkins, Code Coverage, OpenShift, Cloud Applications, Agile Methodology, Behavior-Driven Development, Serverless Computing, DevOps, Secure Coding, Grafana, System Monitoring
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Feature Engineering, Data Cleansing, Data Access, Data Analysis, Statistical Inference, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Quality, Data Science, Probability & Statistics, Jupyter, Machine Learning, Data Manipulation, Pandas (Python Package), Statistical Analysis, Data Transformation, Artificial Intelligence
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), DevSecOps, Secure Coding, Application Security, Threat Detection, Security Testing, Security Engineering, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Vulnerability Assessments, CI/CD, DevOps, Vulnerability Scanning
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), System Testing, Test Case, Health Informatics, Health Technology, Performance Testing, Business Logic, Serverless Computing, Data Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Python Programming, Debugging, Development Testing, Animation and Game Design, Software Testing, Programming Principles, Event-Driven Programming, Business Logic, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Development Environment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI Agents, Program Development, Microsoft Azure, Development Testing, Application Deployment, LLM Application, Multimodal Prompts, Artificial Intelligence, Agentic systems, Application Programming Interface (API), Natural Language Processing, Technical Documentation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Wireframing, Information Architecture, Figma (Design Software), User Story, User Experience Design, User Centered Design, Prototyping, User Interface (UI), Usability, Mockups, Persona (User Experience)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Programming Principles, Maintainability, Software Testing, Program Development, C (Programming Language), Algorithms, Pseudocode, Simulations, System Programming, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Software Development, Software Engineering, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, Development Environment, User Interface (UI), Problem Solving, Software Design
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months