Hacking courses can help you learn network security, penetration testing, ethical hacking techniques, and vulnerability assessment. You can build skills in threat analysis, incident response, and secure coding practices. Many courses introduce tools like Metasploit, Wireshark, and Burp Suite, that support testing and securing systems against potential attacks.

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

Multiple educators
Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Digital Forensics, Network Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Incident Response, Cloud Platforms, Business Continuity Planning, Penetration Testing, Business Continuity, Cloud Computing, Relational Databases, Disaster Recovery, Security Controls, Configuration Management, Operating System Administration, General Networking, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Application Security, Cryptography
★ 4.7 (16K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cryptography, Cyber Security Assessment, Threat Modeling, Secure Coding, Cyber Security Strategy, Cloud Infrastructure, Email Security, Cloud Platforms, IT Security Architecture, Security Testing, Hardening, Cloud-Native Computing, SQL
★ 4.7 (52) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Technical Communication, Risk Analysis
★ 4.6 (21) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), Social Media Management, Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Google Ads, Digital Marketing, Data-Driven Marketing, Email Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Digital Advertising, Content Scheduling, Web Analytics and SEO, Social Media Campaigns, Online Advertising, Customer Retention, Search Engine Optimization, Content Performance Analysis, Generative AI
★ 4.7 (260) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Brute-force attacks, System Configuration, General Networking, Network Security, Penetration Testing, Wireless Networks, Exploitation techniques, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Linux, Linux Commands, Encryption, Network Analysis, Software Installation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cyber Security Assessment, Exploitation techniques, Server Side, Application Security, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Security, Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness
★ 4.2 (6) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Network Security, Exploitation techniques, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cyber Security Assessment, Unix, Computer Security, Network Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cryptographic Protocols, Network Protocols, Cryptography, Security Awareness, Generative AI Agents, Server Side, Web Applications, Machine Learning Algorithms
★ 4.4 (22) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

SAE Institute México
Skills you'll gain: Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Scanning, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Security, Computer Networking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Attacks
★ 4.6 (16) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Metasploit, Application Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Secure Coding, Exploitation techniques, Software Design Patterns, Amazon Web Services, SQL, Data Validation
★ 4 (282) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Security Awareness, Wireless Networks, Penetration Testing, Exploitation techniques, Network Security, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), System Configuration, Software Installation, Networking Hardware, Apache
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months