Cryptography courses can help you learn encryption techniques, hashing algorithms, digital signatures, and secure communication protocols. You can build skills in threat modeling, cryptanalysis, and implementing security measures to protect sensitive data. Many courses introduce tools like OpenSSL, GnuPG, and various programming libraries that facilitate secure coding practices and help you apply cryptographic principles in real-world applications.

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Brute-force attacks, Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Key Management, Cybersecurity, Computer Security, Information Assurance, Theoretical Computer Science, Threat Modeling, Communication Systems
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Key Management, Python Programming, Scripting, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Application Development
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Cryptographic Protocols, Cryptography, Key Management, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Arithmetic, Algorithms, Algebra, Python Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Data Encryption Standard, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Cryptography, Encryption, Key Management, Brute-force attacks, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Leeds
Skills you'll gain: Cryptographic Protocols, Cryptography, Encryption, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Data Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Vulnerability Assessments, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Management, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, Mobile Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Penetration Testing, Exploitation techniques, Brute-force attacks, Network Security, Cryptography, Threat Management, Information Systems Security, Threat Detection, Cloud Security
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Cryptography, Authentications, Exploit development, Encryption, Penetration Testing, Security Strategy, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Testing, Application Security, Software Design, C and C++, Linux Administration, System Design and Implementation, Java, Programming Principles, Cybersecurity
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Information Systems Security, Network Security, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, AI Security, Encryption, Cryptography, Security Strategy, Computer Security Awareness Training, Authorization (Computing), Threat Management, Firewall, Authentications, Identity and Access Management, Threat Detection, Hardening, Malware Protection, Cryptographic Protocols
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Brute-force attacks, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Computational Logic, Program Development, Algorithms, Code Reusability, File I/O, File Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, IT Service Management, Cloud Computing, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Malware Protection, Networking Hardware, Service Management, Identity and Access Management, Linux, Linux Commands, Incident Response, Network Security, Cybersecurity, TCP/IP, Linux Administration, Network Protocols, Cloud Computing Architecture, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Attacks
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Princeton University
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Payment Systems, FinTech, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Key Management, Application Security, Digital Assets, Network Protocols, Transaction Processing, Data Storage, Process Analysis, Distributed Computing, Emerging Technologies, Scripting, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Financial Policy, Financial Regulation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Data Integrity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks