• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Degrees
​
Log In
Join for Free
  • Browse
  • Pen Testing

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

    Build & Evaluate Real-Time Object Detectors

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Model Optimization, Model Deployment, Performance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Data Pipelines, Quality Assessment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    Infosec

    Intro to Secure Coding and Input Validation in Android

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Kotlin, Mobile Security, Android (Operating System), Android Development, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Mobile Development, Security Architecture Review, Application Security, Security Testing, Mobile Development Tools, Data Validation, Data Cleansing, Application Deployment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Design and Implement SQL Server Case Studies

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft SQL Servers, Database Design, Stored Procedure, Transact-SQL, Transaction Processing, Database Development, Case Studies, SQL, SQL Server Reporting Services, Databases, Database Management, System Testing, Database Application, Business Reporting, Relational Databases, Operational Databases, Data Integrity, Database Systems, Data Maintenance, Server Administration

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Rust Programming Essentials: Unit 4

    Skills you'll gain: Memory Management, Other Programming Languages, Code Reusability, Interoperability, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Systems Integration, Software Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Inferenzstatistik

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Reporting, Statistical Analysis, R (Software), Statistics, Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Statistical Programming, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Software, R Programming, Sampling (Statistics), Probability Distribution

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    Apple Device Deployment Projects – Hands-On Implementation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Credit Analysis: Portfolio Management & Regulations

    Skills you'll gain: Credit Risk, Bank Regulations, Risk Mitigation, Derivatives, Portfolio Risk, Commercial Lending, Financial Regulation, Financial Market, Investment Management, Lending and Underwriting, Securities (Finance), Capital Markets, Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Modeling, Financial Regulations, Financial Services, Compliance Management, Business Valuation, Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Optimize AI Inference Speed & Accuracy

    Skills you'll gain: Model Optimization, Model Deployment, Model Training, AI Security, Benchmarking, Process Optimization, Cloud Deployment, Model Evaluation, Keras (Neural Network Library), Network Model, Project Performance

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Ensure Consistency in Streaming Pipelines

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Data Pipelines, Integration Testing, Verification And Validation, Transaction Processing, Data Integrity, Real Time Data, Apache Spark, Decision Intelligence, Data Validation, Data Architecture, System Design and Implementation, Scenario Testing, Data Loss Prevention, Performance Tuning, Project Implementation, Analysis, Apache, Production Management, Business Metrics

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • T

    Total Seminars

    Application, Cloud, and Specialized Attacks

    Skills you'll gain: Exploitation techniques, Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Testing, Application Security, Web Applications, Cloud Platforms, Human Factors (Security), Cloud Infrastructure, Security Strategy, Application Programming Interface (API), Mobile Security, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Databases, Mobile Development Tools, Scripting Languages, SQL, Azure DevOps

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Learn to Choose the Right ML Model

    Skills you'll gain: Model Training, Model Deployment, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Applied Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Scenario Testing, Machine Learning Algorithms, Feature Engineering, Statistical Machine Learning, Responsible AI, Regression Analysis, Classification Algorithms, Continuous Monitoring

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    Introduction to AI Tools for Coders and Programmers

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Computer Programming Tools, Software Development Tools, AI Integrations, AI Workflows, Test Script Development, Web Development Tools, Application Programming Interface (API), React.js, Unit Testing, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Debugging, Software Installation, Middleware

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

1…193194195…236

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

  • Build & Evaluate Real-Time Object Detectors: Coursera
  • Intro to Secure Coding and Input Validation in Android: Infosec
  • Design and Implement SQL Server Case Studies: EDUCBA
  • Rust Programming Essentials: Unit 4: Pearson
  • Inferenzstatistik: Duke University
  • Apple Device Deployment Projects – Hands-On Implementation: Packt
  • Credit Analysis: Portfolio Management & Regulations: STARWEAVER
  • Optimize AI Inference Speed & Accuracy: Coursera
  • Ensure Consistency in Streaming Pipelines: Coursera
  • Application, Cloud, and Specialized Attacks: Total Seminars

Skills you can learn in Computer Security And Networks

Cybersecurity (33)
Google (25)
Google Cloud Platform (17)
Internet (17)
Cryptography (16)
Network Security (16)
Linux (12)
Software Testing (12)
Information Security (10)
Application Programming Interfaces (8)
Kubernetes (8)
Web (8)

Other topics to explore

Arts and Humanities
338 courses
Business
1095 courses
Computer Science
668 courses
Data Science
425 courses
Information Technology
145 courses
Health
471 courses
Math and Logic
70 courses
Personal Development
137 courses
Physical Science and Engineering
413 courses
Social Sciences
401 courses
Language Learning
150 courses

Coursera Footer

Skills

  • Accounting
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Project Management
  • Python
  • SQL

Professional Certificates

  • Google AI Certificate
  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM AI Engineering Certificate
  • IBM AI Product Manager Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Certificate

Courses & Specializations

  • AI Essentials Specialization
  • AI For Business Specialization
  • AI For Everyone Course
  • AI in Healthcare Specialization
  • Deep Learning Specialization
  • Excel Skills for Business Specialization
  • Financial Markets Course
  • Machine Learning Specialization
  • Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT Course
  • Python for Everybody Specialization

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • CAPM Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA A+ Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification Requirements
  • Essential IT Certifications
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • PMP Certification Requirements
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
  • Share your Coursera learning story

Coursera

  • About
  • What We Offer
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Catalog
  • Coursera Plus
  • Professional Certificates
  • MasterTrack® Certificates
  • Degrees
  • For Enterprise
  • For Government
  • For Campus
  • Become a Partner
  • Social Impact
  • Free Courses
  • Udemy

Community

  • Learners
  • Partners
  • Beta Testers
  • Blog
  • The Coursera Podcast
  • Tech Blog

More

  • Press
  • Investors
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Directory
  • Affiliates
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Do Not Sell/Share
Learn Anywhere
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
Logo of Certified B Corporation
© 2026 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok