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 Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Product Management, New Product Development, Product Roadmaps, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Improvement, Innovation, Business Modeling, Stakeholder Engagement, Product Testing, Leadership and Management, Growth Strategies, Customer Engagement, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Customer Insights, Data-Driven Decision-Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, R Programming, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Regression Analysis, Data Science, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Statistical Inference, Statistical Analysis, Rmarkdown, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Machine Learning, Descriptive Statistics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

L&T EduTech
Skills you'll gain: Construction Inspection, Construction, Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Building Codes, Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Laboratory Testing, Structural Analysis, Product Testing, Manufacturing Processes, Analytical Testing
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, IT Security Architecture, Secure Coding, Application Security, Security Testing, Security Strategy, Security Requirements Analysis, Solution Architecture, Software Development Methodologies, Software Development Life Cycle, Systems Architecture, Penetration Testing, Business Risk Management, Compliance Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Unit Testing, Integrated Development Environments, Development Testing, Technical Communication, Python Programming, File Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, Computer Programming Tools, System Programming, C++ (Programming Language), C (Programming Language), Software Development Tools, Exploit development, Debugging, Programming Principles, Embedded Systems, Interoperability, Unix, Vulnerability Assessments, Unix Commands, Operating Systems, Data Security, Linux, Microsoft Windows, Data Validation
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Threat Modeling, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Penetration Testing, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Security, Network Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Metasploit, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Vulnerability Assessments, Exploitation techniques, Windows PowerShell, Active Directory, Network Analysis, Microsoft Windows, Wireless Networks, Scripting, Virtual Environment
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution, Data Analysis, Markov Model, Data Science, Statistics, Statistical Inference, Probability, R Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Automation, Embedded Software, Simulations, Systems Architecture, Deep Learning, Virtual Environment, Software Architecture, Scenario Testing, Global Positioning Systems, Predictive Modeling, Computer Hardware, Estimation, Real Time Data
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Visualization, Correlation Analysis, Data Visualization, Statistical Software, Statistical Analysis, Analytics, R (Software), Data Analysis, Engineering Management, Descriptive Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Variance Analysis, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Secure Coding, Security Testing, Security Engineering, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Controls, Security Awareness, Continuous Monitoring, Threat Detection, Web Applications, Browser Compatibility, Computer Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks