• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Degrees
​
Log In
Join for Free
  • Browse
  • Security Certification

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


  • Status: Free
    Free
    S

    Sciences Po

    A la recherche du Grand Paris

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Economic Development, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Safety and Security, Social Justice, Culture, Environmental Issue, Demography, Community Development, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, European History, Public Policies, Economics, Case Studies, Governance

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    108 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-003)

    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

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    I

    IBM

    AI Workflow: Enterprise Model Deployment

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Apache Spark, Data Pipelines, Cloud Deployment, Model Training, IBM Cloud, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Model Optimization, Machine Learning Algorithms, Docker (Software), Machine Learning, Containerization, Data Science, Python Programming, Scalability, Design Thinking

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    62 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free
    Free
    E

    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    When Disaster Meets Conflict

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Development, Conflict Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Disaster Recovery, Policy Analysis, Emergency Response, Mitigation, International Relations, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Public Safety and National Security, Decision Intelligence

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    83 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    EDUCBA

    Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux: Analyze & Apply

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Exploitation techniques, Security Testing, Brute-force attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, Authentications, Wireless Networks, Network Security, Linux, Encryption, Microsoft Windows, Network Analysis, Data Persistence

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    W

    Whizlabs

    Exam Prep AI-102: Microsoft Azure AI Engineer Associate

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Microsoft Azure, Data Ethics, Natural Language Processing, Image Analysis, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Solutions, Large Language Modeling, AI Security, Computer Vision, OpenAI, OpenAI API, LLM Application, AI Integrations, Model Deployment, Key Management, Python Programming, Model Evaluation

    3.4
    Rating, 3.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    26 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    D

    Duke University

    GenAI and LLMs on AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Bedrock, Model Deployment, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Amazon Web Services, AI Security, Model Evaluation, Model Training, AI Workflows, Continuous Monitoring, Data Ethics, Rust (Programming Language), Generative AI, Cloud Computing, Serverless Computing, Development Environment

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    28 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    G

    Google Cloud

    Reliable Cloud Infrastructure: Design and Process en Español

    Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Service Level, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Deployment, CI/CD, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Microservices, Kubernetes, Site Reliability Engineering, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Storage, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Computing, Data Storage, Network Architecture, Systems Design, Restful API, Network Planning And Design, Systems Architecture

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    144 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Pearson

    Cybersecurity Prevention and Detection

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Detection, Vulnerability Assessments, Incident Response, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Incident Management, IT Security Architecture, Cloud Security, Security Architecture Review, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Data Security, Network Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Personally Identifiable Information, Malware Protection, Risk Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    U

    University of Michigan

    Science of Firearm Injury Prevention Among Children & Teens

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    G

    Google Cloud

    Apps de IA generativa: transforma tu trabajo

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Gemini, Google Workspace, Generative AI, Google Cloud Platform, AI Security, Workflow Management, Prompt Engineering, AI Integrations, Large Language Modeling, Enterprise Security, Research Reports

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    122 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    G

    Google Cloud

    Preparing for Your Professional Cloud Network Engineer Journey

    Skills you'll gain: Network Planning And Design, Network Engineering, Virtual Networking, Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Cloud Engineering, Network Troubleshooting, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Administration, Cloud Security, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Network Performance Management, Network Support, Network Security, Event Monitoring, Kubernetes, Firewall

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    12 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

1…216217218…360

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

  • A la recherche du Grand Paris: Sciences Po
  • CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-003): Packt
  • AI Workflow: Enterprise Model Deployment: IBM
  • When Disaster Meets Conflict: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux: Analyze & Apply: EDUCBA
  • Exam Prep AI-102: Microsoft Azure AI Engineer Associate: Whizlabs
  • GenAI and LLMs on AWS: Duke University
  • Reliable Cloud Infrastructure: Design and Process en Español: Google Cloud
  • Cybersecurity Prevention and Detection: Pearson
  • Science of Firearm Injury Prevention Among Children & Teens: University of Michigan

Other topics to explore

Arts and Humanities
338 courses
Business
1095 courses
Computer Science
668 courses
Data Science
425 courses
Information Technology
145 courses
Health
471 courses
Math and Logic
70 courses
Personal Development
137 courses
Physical Science and Engineering
413 courses
Social Sciences
401 courses
Language Learning
150 courses

Coursera Footer

Skills

  • Accounting
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Project Management
  • Python
  • SQL

Professional Certificates

  • Google AI Certificate
  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM AI Engineering Certificate
  • IBM AI Product Manager Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Certificate

Courses & Specializations

  • AI Essentials Specialization
  • AI For Business Specialization
  • AI For Everyone Course
  • AI in Healthcare Specialization
  • Deep Learning Specialization
  • Excel Skills for Business Specialization
  • Financial Markets Course
  • Machine Learning Specialization
  • Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT Course
  • Python for Everybody Specialization

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • CAPM Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA A+ Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification Requirements
  • Essential IT Certifications
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • PMP Certification Requirements
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
  • Share your Coursera learning story

Coursera

  • About
  • What We Offer
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Catalog
  • Coursera Plus
  • Professional Certificates
  • MasterTrack® Certificates
  • Degrees
  • For Enterprise
  • For Government
  • For Campus
  • Become a Partner
  • Social Impact
  • Free Courses
  • Udemy

Community

  • Learners
  • Partners
  • Beta Testers
  • Blog
  • The Coursera Podcast
  • Tech Blog

More

  • Press
  • Investors
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Directory
  • Affiliates
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Do Not Sell/Share
Learn Anywhere
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
Logo of Certified B Corporation
© 2026 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok