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Security Certification Courses

Security certification courses can help you learn risk assessment, incident response, network security principles, and compliance standards. You can build skills in threat analysis, vulnerability management, and implementing security policies effectively. Many courses introduce tools such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and security information and event management (SIEM) software, showing how these tools are applied in real-world security scenarios to protect sensitive information and systems.


Popular Security Certification Courses and Certifications


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    Akamai Technologies, Inc.

    Networking Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, OSI Models, Remote Access Systems, Network Architecture, TCP/IP, General Networking, Network Protocols, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, Networking Hardware, Network Administration, Network Security, Network Infrastructure, Network Model, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Wireless Networks, Network Routers, Network Routing, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Intrusion Detection and Prevention

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    INSEAD

    Blockchain, Cryptoassets, and Decentralized Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Digital Assets, FinTech, Business Modeling, Payment Systems, Emerging Technologies, Business Transformation, Distributed Computing, Transaction Processing, Identity and Access Management

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    382 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Threat Investigation

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Detection, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Management, Event Monitoring, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Continuous Monitoring, Incident Response, Security Management, Malware Protection, Network Security, System Monitoring, Network Analysis, Network Monitoring

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Competencias digitales. Conceptos y herramientas básicas

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Awareness Training, Operating Systems, Computer Literacy, digital literacy, File Management, Data Security, Email Security, Information Technology, Computer Hardware, Computer Networking, Safety and Security

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    724 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    Advanced Neurobiology II

    Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Anatomy, Physiology, Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Cell Biology, Psychiatry, Behavioral Health, Biology, Molecular Biology, Pathology

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    INSEAD

    Web3 and Blockchain Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Assets, Blockchain, Emerging Technologies, Business Transformation, Digital Transformation, Interoperability, Distributed Computing, Cryptography, Scalability, Business Strategy, Governance

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    111 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Splunk Inc.

    Splunk Search Expert 101

    Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Ad Hoc Reporting, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Email Automation, Data Processing, Big Data, Data Science, Query Languages, Analysis, Incident Response, Business Analysis, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    Computer Forensics

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, File Systems, Microsoft Windows, Cybersecurity, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Information Systems Security, File Management, Operating Systems, Data Structures, General Networking, Data Validation, Record Keeping, Data Integrity, Data Storage, Data Analysis Software, User Accounts, USB, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Encryption

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    343 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    SkillUp

    Enterprise Data Integration, Governance and Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Data Migration, Data Governance, Extract, Transform, Load, Cloud Storage, Data Architecture, Data Management, Data Integration, Data Storage, Enterprise Architecture, Data Quality, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Modeling, Incident Response, Security Controls, Information Privacy, Data Infrastructure, Data Warehousing, Threat Detection, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

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    66 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Network Monitoring, Exploit development, System Configuration, Digital Forensics, Virtualization

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) Crash Course

    Skills you'll gain: Networking Hardware, Network Monitoring, OSI Models, Routing Protocols, Software-Defined Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Network Architecture, Network Protocols, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Network Security, TCP/IP, Network Routing, Computer Networking, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Administration, Network Performance Management, Local Area Networks, Hardening, Intrusion Detection and Prevention

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    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Building Cloud Services with the Java Spring Framework

    Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, Object-Relational Mapping, Cloud Security, Java, Scalability, Cloud Applications, Web Services, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, JSON, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Data Security, Restful API, Object Oriented Design, Database Design, Systems Architecture, Software Design, Dependency Analysis, Application Deployment

    4.3
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular security certification courses

  • Networking Fundamentals: Akamai Technologies, Inc.
  • Blockchain, Cryptoassets, and Decentralized Finance: INSEAD
  • Threat Investigation: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Competencias digitales. Conceptos y herramientas básicas: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Advanced Neurobiology II: Peking University
  • Web3 and Blockchain Fundamentals: INSEAD
  • Splunk Search Expert 101: Splunk Inc.
  • Computer Forensics: Infosec
  • Enterprise Data Integration, Governance and Architecture: SkillUp
  • Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux: IBM

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