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: Design Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Innovation, Brainstorming, Strategic Thinking, Storytelling, Human Centered Design, Data Visualization, Growth Mindedness, A/B Testing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Oracle Databases, Operational Databases, SQL, Linux Administration, System Monitoring, Linux, Database Management, File I/O, Database Architecture and Administration, Performance Testing, Data Storage Technologies, Scenario Testing, Data Storage, Simulations
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Testing, Cyber Security Assessment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud-Native Computing, Platform As A Service (PaaS), .NET Framework, ASP.NET, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Applications, Microsoft SQL Servers, Data Migration, Performance Tuning, Application Deployment, Application Performance Management, Model View Controller, Verification And Validation, Integration Testing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Sales Presentation, Client Services, Rapport Building, Video Editing, Active Listening, Customer Relationship Building, Expectation Management, Relationship Management, Video Production, Professional Networking, Organizational Skills
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Load Balancing, Firewall, Performance Testing, Web Servers, Virtual Machines, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Google Cloud Platform, Security Controls
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, CrewAI, AI Orchestration, Generative AI, Agentic systems, Prompt Patterns, Tool Calling, LLM Application, Model Deployment, Responsible AI, Scalability, Application Deployment, Collaboration, Data Integration, Job Evaluation, Logical Reasoning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Logistic Regression, Statistical Modeling, Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, Regression Analysis, R Programming, Statistics, Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Integration Testing, Middleware, Data Integration, Business Process Automation, Software Installation, Property Management Systems, System Configuration, Application Development, Development Testing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, Apple Xcode, Core Data (Software), iOS Development, Secure Coding, Application Deployment, Scalability, Swift Programming, Performance Tuning, Application Security, Debugging, Application Performance Management, Application Programming Interface (API), Performance Testing, Encryption, JSON
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Event-Driven Programming, Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud Deployment, Solution Architecture, Microservices, Cloud Computing, Software Architecture, Virtual Machines, Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Architecture, Serverless Computing, Network Architecture, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Virtual Networking, Data Migration, Containerization
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months