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Security Certification Courses

Security certification courses can help you learn risk assessment, incident response, network security principles, and compliance standards. You can build skills in threat analysis, vulnerability management, and implementing security policies effectively. Many courses introduce tools such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and security information and event management (SIEM) software, showing how these tools are applied in real-world security scenarios to protect sensitive information and systems.


Popular Security Certification Courses and Certifications


  • P

    Packt

    Hands-On Web App Pentesting

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Web Applications, Vulnerability Scanning, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Testing, Application Security, Test Tools, Web Servers, Content Management Systems, Application Programming Interface (API), Databases

    ★ 4.6 (8) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Cybersecurity Planning, Management, and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Record Keeping, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Data Management, Cloud Management, Records Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Standards, IT Security Architecture, Data Security, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Governance, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Threat Detection, Microsoft Azure, Security Controls, Threat Management

    ★ 4.9 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • W

    Whizlabs

    Exam Prep CJE: Certified Jenkins Engineer

    Skills you'll gain: Jenkins, CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Deployment, Devops Tools, DevOps, Build Tools, Distributed Computing, Containerization, Restful API, Software Installation, Application Programming Interface (API), Security Controls, User Interface (UI), Authentications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Starweaver

    Data Communication Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Network Protocols, Network Planning And Design, Network Security, General Networking, Network Administration, Communication Systems, Network Performance Management, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Virtualization, Network Routing, Digital Communications, Network Infrastructure, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, Routing Protocols, Cybersecurity, Emerging Technologies, Cyber Security Strategy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Applying Systems Engineering to the Design Process

    Skills you'll gain: Requirements Management, Design Reviews, Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, User Requirements Documents, Requirements Analysis, Systems Design, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Studies, Leadership and Management, Functional Design, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Software Systems, Technical Design, Leadership, Engineering Design Process, Performance Measurement, Design Specifications, Performance Metric

    ★ 4.8 (41) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    LearnQuest

    The Cybersecurity Culture Blueprint: A Proactive Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Incident Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Human Factors (Security), Security Awareness, Cyber Security Strategy, Crisis Management, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Attacks, Culture Transformation, Threat Management, Threat Detection, IT Management, Employee Training, Employee Engagement, Communication Strategies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Infosec

    CompTIA Project+

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Project Schedules, Stakeholder Management, Information Technology, Project Risk Management, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), IT Management, Scheduling, Vendor Management, Procurement, Purchasing, Vendor Relationship Management, Project Management, Stakeholder Communications, Issue Tracking, Project Management Life Cycle, Risk Management, Project Planning, Quality Management, Performance Management

    ★ 4.4 (34) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Build AI Apps Like a Pro: No-Code Tools for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: AI Integrations, User Story, Prompt Engineering, No-Code Development, User Feedback, Technical Communication, Application Deployment, Performance Tuning, Data Wrangling, Version Control, Business Process Automation, DevSecOps, Site Reliability Engineering, Integration Testing, Application Security, Application Programming Interface (API), Agile Methodology, LLM Application, Data Integration, Scalability

    ★ 3 (6) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Cinematic Health

    Exploring the Role of the Certified Nursing Assistant

    Skills you'll gain: Respiratory Care, Patient Communication, Professionalism, Respiratory Therapy, Patient Education And Counseling, Geriatrics, Trauma Care, Healthcare Ethics, Nursing and Patient Care, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Patient Safety, Infection Control, Endocrinology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Care Coordination, Caregiving, Nursing Care, Professional Development, Healthcare Industry Knowledge

    ★ 4.9 (27) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    Edureka

    Generative AI Automation Tools and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, Business Process Automation, Make.com, Automation, Agentic systems, Generative AI, LangChain, Agentic Workflows, Marketing Automation, LLM Application, AI Integrations, AI Security, Cloud Solutions, Prompt Engineering, Slack (Software), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Google Sheets

    ★ 4.1 (12) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Peking University

    操作系统与虚拟化安全

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Security Engineering, Computer Security, Security Requirements Analysis, Cloud Security, Operating Systems, Information Systems Security Assessment Framework (ISSAF), Threat Modeling, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Secure Coding, Hardening, Virtual Machines, Virtualization, Authorization (Computing), Cryptography, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authentications, Data Integrity

    ★ 3.7 (13) · Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • G

    Google

    Apoio Técnico de TI da Google

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Network Troubleshooting, Information Systems Security, Systems Administration, IT Infrastructure, Computer Networking, OSI Models, Cloud Infrastructure, Routing Protocols, Package and Software Management, Cloud Management, Operating System Administration, Network Security, Application Security, Help Desk Support, Desktop Support, Network Protocols, Cloud Computing, Customer Service, Debugging

    ★ 4.9 (239) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular security certification courses

  • Hands-On Web App Pentesting: Packt
  • Cybersecurity Planning, Management, and Compliance: Microsoft
  • Exam Prep CJE: Certified Jenkins Engineer: Whizlabs
  • Data Communication Networks: Starweaver
  • Applying Systems Engineering to the Design Process: University of Colorado Boulder
  • The Cybersecurity Culture Blueprint: A Proactive Approach: LearnQuest
  • CompTIA Project+: Infosec
  • Build AI Apps Like a Pro: No-Code Tools for Beginners: Coursera
  • Exploring the Role of the Certified Nursing Assistant: Cinematic Health
  • Generative AI Automation Tools and Applications: Edureka

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