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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Open source Data Engineering with Spark, dbt & Airflow

    Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Data Modeling, Data Pipelines, Ansible, Cloud Security, Diagram Design, Data Validation, Database Design, Apache Airflow, Star Schema, Snowflake Schema, Interviewing Skills, Apache Spark, PySpark, CI/CD, Docker (Software), SQL, Workflow Management, Git (Version Control System)

    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft PL-300 Exam Preparation and Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Power BI, Data Modeling, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Generative AI, Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Data Maintenance, Data Management, Data Import/Export

    ★ 4.6 (681) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Principes de base pour les utilisateurs Snowflake

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Google Cloud Platform, Data Modeling, Query Languages, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), SQL, Data Import/Export, Data Architecture, Data Warehousing, Database Design, Extract, Transform, Load, Big Data, Data Integration, Data Migration, Database Architecture and Administration, Real Time Data

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Optimizing a Website for Google Search

    Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Client Services, Content Optimization, Content Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Forecasting, Content Performance Analysis, Expectation Management, Content Marketing, Content Creation, Marketing, A/B Testing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Reporting, Internal Auditing

    ★ 4.7 (1.7K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • O

    Osmosis

    COVID-19: What You Need to Know

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Hand Hygiene, Diagnostic Tests, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care, Critical Care, Personal protective equipment, Patient Evaluation, Maternal Health, Clinical Practices, Community Health, Mitigation, Child Health, Laboratory Testing

    ★ 4.8 (7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Team Software Engineering with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Software Documentation, LLM Application, Collaborative Software, Software Testing, Technical Documentation, Large Language Modeling, AI Integrations, Dependency Analysis, Security Testing, AI literacy, Package and Software Management, Debugging, Software Engineering

    ★ 4.6 (183) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Claude Code: Software Engineering with Generative AI Agents

    Skills you'll gain: Claude Code, Prompt Patterns, Prompt Engineering, Anthropic Claude, Token Optimization, Multimodal Prompts, Version Control, AI Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Git (Version Control System), Generative AI, Software Quality Assurance, Software Development, Artificial Intelligence, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Automation, Software Testing, Software Design, Software Development Methodologies

    ★ 4.8 (134) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    AI 基础设施:网络组建和管理技术

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Management, Data Infrastructure, Generative AI, Network Planning And Design, Model Training, Network Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Deployment, Data Migration, Network Administration, Model Optimization, Network Performance Management, Distributed Computing, General Networking, Network Architecture, Load Balancing, Data Pipelines

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Mobile App Development

    Skills you'll gain: Mobile Development, Mobile Development Tools, iOS Development, Other Mobile Programming Languages, Flutter (Software), Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Apple iOS, Android Studio, Computer Programming Tools, Application Development, Swift Programming, Test Tools, React Native, Apple Xcode, Application Frameworks, Web Applications, Cross Platform Development, Software Testing, Cloud Hosting

    ★ 4.7 (218) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Virginia

    Product Analytics and AI

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Product Development, Product Improvement, Customer Analysis, Analytics, Analytical Skills, Demand Planning, Usability Testing, Product Management, Customer Insights, AI Product Strategy, A/B Testing, Product Development, Agile Methodology, User Experience, Customer Demand Planning, Advanced Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Customer experience improvement, Agile Software Development, Software Development

    ★ 4.7 (507) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Single Page Web Applications with AngularJS

    Skills you'll gain: Angular, JavaScript Frameworks, Unit Testing, Ajax, Cloud Applications, Web Applications, Web Components, Front-End Web Development, Web Development, Javascript, Code Reusability, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), UI Components

    ★ 4.8 (1.9K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Virginia

    Strategic Planning and Execution

    Skills you'll gain: Plan Execution, Strategic Planning, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Planning, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Thinking, Governance, Analysis, Corporate Strategy, Enterprise Architecture, Organizational Structure

    ★ 4.7 (898) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Open source Data Engineering with Spark, dbt & Airflow: Coursera
  • Microsoft PL-300 Exam Preparation and Practice: Microsoft
  • Principes de base pour les utilisateurs Snowflake: Google Cloud
  • Optimizing a Website for Google Search: University of California, Davis
  • COVID-19: What You Need to Know: Osmosis
  • Team Software Engineering with AI: DeepLearning.AI
  • Claude Code: Software Engineering with Generative AI Agents: Vanderbilt University
  • AI 基础设施:网络组建和管理技术: Google Cloud
  • Introduction to Mobile App Development: IBM
  • Product Analytics and AI: University of Virginia

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