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.

Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Active Directory, Windows PowerShell, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Exploit development, Exploitation techniques, Test Script Development, Security Testing, API Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Cloud Security, Windows Servers, Cyber Security Assessment, Microsoft Servers, IT Automation, Scripting, Application Programming Interface (API), Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Test Automation, Behavior-Driven Development, Gherkin (Scripting Language), Test Script Development, Unit Testing, Software Testing, Jenkins, CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Test Tools, Apache Maven, Automation, Test Case, DevOps, Java, Test Data, C# (Programming Language), Java Programming, Python Programming
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Continuous Integration, Test Automation, Authentications, CI/CD, Test Script Development, API Testing, Software Testing, Behavior-Driven Development, Gherkin (Scripting Language), Event-Driven Programming, GitHub, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), User Interface (UI)
★ 4.3 (21) · Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Test Data, Test Execution Engine, Test Script Development, Test Case, Test Engineering, Software Testing, Debugging, Scalability, Test Planning, Application Frameworks, Maintainability, Automation, Code Reusability, Software Design Patterns, Configuration Management, Package and Software Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Penetration Testing, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Metasploit, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Testing, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Exploitation techniques, Test Tools, Virtual Machines, Technical Documentation, Microsoft Windows, Scripting
★ 5 (7) · Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploitation techniques, Scenario Testing, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Linux Administration, Linux Servers, Linux, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Cryptography, File Management, Microsoft Windows, Unix Shell, Virtual Machines
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Leeds
Skills you'll gain: Test Case, Software Testing, Software Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance, Verification And Validation, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Development
★ 4.6 (445) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Brute-force attacks, Cyber Security Assessment, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Security Policies, Hardening, Encryption, Network Security, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Security Strategy, Data Storage, Vulnerability Assessments, Wireless Networks, Authentications, Cryptography, Data Security, Cyber Attacks, Drupal
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Debugging, DevSecOps, Security Strategy, Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Testing, Application Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Continuous Monitoring, Software Testing, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Test Automation, Vulnerability Management, Technical Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Mobile Security, Vulnerability Management, Cloud Security, Network Security, Business Logic
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: A/B Testing, Email Marketing, Test Planning, Strategic Planning, Data-Driven Marketing, Campaign Management, Content Optimization, Performance Analysis, Program Development, Performance Improvement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Testing, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Exploitation techniques, Test Tools, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Controls, Authorization (Computing), Technical Documentation, Computing Platforms, Requirements Analysis, Technical Communication, Document Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months