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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


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    Board Infinity

    Learn about VMware Environments on GCP

    Skills you'll gain: VMware vSAN, vSphere Networking and Storage, vCenter Server, NSX-T Network Virtualization, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Server Administration, Network Security

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    PHP Mastery: Build Web Apps

    Skills you'll gain: PHP (Scripting Language), Model View Controller, Restful API, Web Development, Object-Relational Mapping, Web Applications, Full-Stack Web Development, Development Environment, Software Testing, Back-End Web Development, Application Frameworks, Database Management, Application Security, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Package and Software Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Open Source Software

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Open Source Technology, Linux Administration, Ubuntu, File Systems, Linux Commands, Operating System Administration, Command-Line Interface, Unix, Unix Commands, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Operating Systems, Bash (Scripting Language), Web Servers, General Networking, Firewall, Package and Software Management, User Accounts, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Virtual Machines

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    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    Determining AI Needs

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, AI Enablement, AI Product Strategy, AI Security, Artificial Intelligence, Project Design, Goal Setting, Decision Making, Usability Testing, Needs Assessment, Project Planning, Cost Estimation, Resource Planning, Resource Management, Data Security

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    31 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Scaling with Google Cloud Operations - 日本語版

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Site Reliability Engineering, Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Public Cloud, Cloud Computing, DevOps, Budget Management, Scalability, Cost Management, Operational Efficiency, Corporate Sustainability, Customer Support, Disaster Recovery

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SAE Institute México

    Ethical Hacking

    Skills you'll gain: Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Scanning, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Network Security, Computer Networking, Network Protocols

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Unlocking Oracle Exadata Database Service in OCI

    Skills you'll gain: Oracle Cloud, Oracle Databases, Cloud Computing, Data Architecture, Strategic Partnership, Cloud Security, Database Architecture and Administration, Cloud Infrastructure, Database Management, Cloud Deployment, Scalability, Data Security, Enterprise Architecture

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Computing for Cancer Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Systems, Informatics, Data Processing, Data Sharing, Computing Platforms, Bioinformatics, Data Storage, Computer Literacy, Computer Hardware, Big Data, Capacity Management, Data Centers, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cloud Computing, Oncology

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Key Industry 4.0 Technologies in Manufacturing - 2

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Deployment, Cybersecurity, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing and Production, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Blockchain, Cloud Security, Cyber Attacks, Production Process, Emerging Technologies, Augmented Reality, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Virtual Reality, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Real Time Data, Machine Learning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    CompTIA Project+ (PK0-005)

    Skills you'll gain: Scope Management, Project Schedules, Budget Management, Project Scoping, Project Performance, Procurement, Project Risk Management, Project Controls, Project Management, Change Control, Project Management Software, Vendor Management, Project Management Life Cycle, IT Infrastructure, Software Development Life Cycle, Change Management, Risk Management, Communication Strategies, Quality Assurance, Stakeholder Engagement

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    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Cybersecurity Incident Response and Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Threat Detection, Vulnerability Assessments, Technical Communication, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Management, Continuous Monitoring, Threat Management, Communication Strategies, Digital Forensics, Root Cause Analysis

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Quality and Safety for LLM Applications

    Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, AI Security, Large Language Modeling, Security Testing, Data Loss Prevention, Continuous Monitoring, Responsible AI, Threat Detection, System Monitoring, Personally Identifiable Information, Anomaly Detection, Data Security

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Learn about VMware Environments on GCP: Board Infinity
  • PHP Mastery: Build Web Apps: Board Infinity
  • Introduction to Open Source Software: Illinois Tech
  • Determining AI Needs: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
  • Scaling with Google Cloud Operations - 日本語版: Google Cloud
  • Ethical Hacking: SAE Institute México
  • Unlocking Oracle Exadata Database Service in OCI: Coursera
  • Computing for Cancer Informatics: Johns Hopkins University
  • Key Industry 4.0 Technologies in Manufacturing - 2: Board Infinity
  • CompTIA Project+ (PK0-005): Packt

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