Hacking courses can help you learn network security, penetration testing, ethical hacking techniques, and vulnerability assessment. You can build skills in threat analysis, incident response, and secure coding practices. Many courses introduce tools like Metasploit, Wireshark, and Burp Suite, that support testing and securing systems against potential attacks.

Multiple educators
Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Network Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Penetration Testing, Cloud Services, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Security Controls, Generative AI, Configuration Management, Governance, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Data Storage, Peripheral Devices, Application Security, Information Technology, Cryptography
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Social Media Management, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Google Ads, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Digital Advertising, Web Analytics and SEO, Online Advertising, Social Media Campaigns, Digital Media Strategy, Paid media, Content Creation, Customer Retention, Search Engine Optimization, Presentations, Instagram, Generative AI
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Application Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Secure Coding, Exploitation techniques, Software Design Patterns, Vulnerability Assessments, Amazon Web Services, SQL, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Operating Systems, C (Programming Language)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Public Key Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Firewall, Cyber Attacks, Data Encryption Standard, Penetration Testing, Network Security, Information Assurance, Encryption, Risk Management Framework, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Application Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Information Systems Security, Secure Coding, Security Controls, Exploitation techniques
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Policies, Data Ethics, Cyber Governance, Application Security, Cyber Risk, Computer Security, Security Testing, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Security Testing, Threat Detection, Exploit development, Git (Version Control System), GitLab, GitHub, Problem Solving
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Endpoint Detection and Response, Threat Management, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Hunting, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Assessment, Event Monitoring, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Data Security, Business Continuity, Network Analysis, Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

EC-Council
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cryptography, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Cyber Security Policies, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Threat Detection, Network Monitoring, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Malware Protection, Mobile Security, Identity and Access Management, Internet Of Things, Risk Analysis, Web Applications
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: General Networking, TCP/IP, Network Security, Penetration Testing, Wireless Networks, Exploitation techniques, Linux, Vulnerability Scanning, Linux Commands, Encryption, Network Analysis, Command-Line Interface, Virtual Machines
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cyber Security Assessment, Exploitation techniques, Server Side, Application Security, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Vulnerability Scanning, Responsible AI, Data Security, Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Personally Identifiable Information, Business Logic
Build toward a degree
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Active Directory, Web Applications, Microsoft Windows, Cryptographic Protocols, Bash (Scripting Language), Apache Tomcat, Scripting, Microsoft SQL Servers
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Scanning, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Exploitation techniques, Unix, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Network Analysis, Web Applications, Command-Line Interface, Virtual Machines, Web Servers
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks