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.

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Programming Principles, Maintainability, Software Testing, Program Development, C (Programming Language), Algorithms, Pseudocode, Simulations, System Programming, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Software Development, Software Engineering, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, Development Environment, User Interface (UI), Problem Solving, Software Design
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Amsterdam
Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Scientific Methods, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Research, Research Design, Sampling (Statistics), Research Reports, Science and Research, Interviewing Skills, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, Surveys, Quantitative Research, Statistics, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, R Programming
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

JetBrains
Skills you'll gain: Kotlin, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Java Programming, Spring Framework, Android Development, IntelliJ IDEA, Functional Design, Interoperability, Unit Testing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Jenkins, Mobile Development, Test Execution Engine, Apple iOS, Application Frameworks, Software Testing, Test Case, Regression Testing, Continuous Integration, Debugging, Scalability, CI/CD, Test Engineering, Maintainability, Automation, Cross Platform Development, Containerization
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Multiple educators
Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Network Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Penetration Testing, Cloud Services, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Security Controls, Generative AI, Configuration Management, Governance, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Data Storage, Peripheral Devices, Application Security, Information Technology, Cryptography
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, User Experience, Content Management, Usability, UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, Design Research, User Centered Design, User Research, Statistical Analysis, Content Strategy, Goal Setting, Sample Size Determination
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Android Studio, Android Jetpack, Kotlin, Android Development, Android (Operating System), Responsive Web Design, Mobile Development, Unit Testing, Gradle, User Interface (UI) Design, Application Development, User Interface (UI), Integrated Development Environments, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Development Environment, Programming Principles, Test Driven Development (TDD), Software Testing, Wireframing, Prototyping
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Continuous Delivery, DevOps, CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Test Automation, Agile Methodology, Software Development Tools, Automation, Continuous Improvement Process, Unit Testing, Information Technology Operations, Systems Administration, System Support, System Testing, Software Testing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Technical Consulting, System Implementation, Test Planning, Case Studies, Technology Roadmaps, Project Implementation, System Testing, Stakeholder Management, Project Closure, Enterprise Resource Planning, System Monitoring, System Configuration, Automation, Data Cleansing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Unit Testing, Maintainability, Software Design Patterns, Software Testing, Test Automation, Integration Testing, Test Driven Development (TDD), Testability, Software Engineering, System Testing, Android Development, Application Security, Software Architecture, Application Design
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Assessments, Blockchain, Application Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Computer Security, Security Testing, Security Engineering, Network Security, Data Security, Infrastructure Security, Cryptography, Malware Protection, Scripting, Transaction Processing, Secure Coding, Network Protocols, Key Management, Encryption
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks