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.

Princeton University
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Java, Performance Testing, Computer Programming, Java Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Curiosity, Open Mindset, Cognitive flexibility, Emotional Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Learning Theory, Psychology, Psychological Evaluations, Surveys, Software Testing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: User Research, Usability Testing, Stakeholder Engagement, User Experience Design, User Experience, Experience Design, Persona (User Experience), Workflow Management, Human Centered Design, User Centered Design, UI/UX Strategy, Wireframing, Prototyping, Design Thinking, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Information Architecture, Storytelling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, User Experience Design, User Experience, UI/UX Research, User Research, Test Case, Usability, Human Computer Interaction, Test Planning, Interviewing Skills
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, R Programming, Scatter Plots, Regression Analysis, Statistical Programming, Predictive Modeling, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Science, Deep Learning, Descriptive Statistics, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Methods, Data Manipulation, Performance Testing, Data Cleansing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Penetration Testing, Computer Security Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Awareness, Threat Management, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cyber Attacks, Malware Protection, Email Security, Network Security, Fraud detection, Artificial Intelligence
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Amazon Bedrock, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Computer Security, Secure Coding, Security Engineering, Hardening, Application Security, Cyber Engineering, Responsible AI, Security Testing, Threat Modeling, Security Awareness, Security Controls
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Biostatistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Methods, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Epidemiology, Medical Science and Research, Quantitative Research, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Inference, Data Literacy, Probability Distribution, Scientific Methods, Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Public Health
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Virtual Machines, OpenShift, VMware ESX Servers, Virtualization, Cloud Infrastructure, Kubernetes, Data Migration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Data Structures, Java, Performance Tuning, Debugging, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Theoretical Computer Science
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Product Management, Go To Market Strategy, Product Planning, User Experience, Market Analysis, Revenue Management, Product Lifecycle Management, UI/UX Strategy, Product Roadmaps, Product Design, Product Strategy, Sprint Retrospectives, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Marketing Analytics, Product Testing, Sprint Planning, A/B Testing, Driving engagement, Agile Methodology, Stakeholder Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Technical Documentation, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Virtual Machines, System Configuration, Virtual Environment, Linux, Network Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months