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.

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Generative AI, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Box Plots, Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistics, Technical Communication, Statistical Inference
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Remote Access Systems, Network Troubleshooting, Network Administration, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Hardening, TCP/IP, Cybersecurity, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Human Factors (Security), Technical Support and Services, Encryption, Command-Line Interface, Authentications, Wireless Networks
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Network Planning And Design, Microsoft Azure, Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Network Architecture, Network Support, Network Administration, Firewall, Computer Networking, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Routing, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), General Networking, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Data Migration, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, DevOps, User Centered Design, Usability, Systems Integration, User Experience Design, Continuous Delivery, Systems Analysis, System Implementation, Human Computer Interaction, Continuous Integration, Application Security, Agile Methodology, Data Ethics, Information Systems, Secure Coding, Security Testing, User Feedback, Project Management Software, Database Management Systems
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Data Validation, Command-Line Interface, Business Logic, Programming Principles, Verification And Validation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Writing, Storytelling, Journals, Personal Development, Persistence, Lifelong Learning, Self-Awareness, Self-Motivation, Self-Discipline, Resilience, Creativity, Mindfulness, Mental Concentration, Emotional Intelligence, Overcoming Obstacles
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Load Balancing, Google Cloud Platform, Network Administration, Cloud Infrastructure, TCP/IP, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Servers, Development Testing
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Visual Studio, Managed Services, Continuous Deployment, Cloud Computing, Integrated Development Environments, Microsoft SQL Servers, Cloud Security, Cloud Storage, Web Applications, Mobile Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Debugging, Code Review, Software Documentation, Integrated Development Environments, Software Development Tools, Unit Testing, Application Development, Maintainability, Technical Documentation, Software Testing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

EDUCBA
Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Commands, Operating System Administration, Software Installation, Data Storage, Data Management, Unix Commands, System Configuration, Software Architecture, Data Integrity, Data Migration, Hardware Architecture, System Monitoring
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Cloud Storage, Data Storage, Cloud Services, Amazon CloudWatch, File Systems, Data Migration, Data Storage Technologies, System Monitoring, Security Controls
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Style Guides, Post-Production, Storyboarding, Storytelling, Aesthetics, Communication
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks