• 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


  • P

    Pearson

    Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 6

    Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Linux Administration, Data Storage, Data Storage Technologies, File Management, Linux, Linux Commands, Data Maintenance, Data Management, Systems Administration, Data Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Hands-on DApp Design and Development Using Web3 Tools

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Blockchain, Web Development Tools, Security Controls, React Redux, User Experience Design, Security Strategy, Application Security, Application Development, Web Applications, Development Environment, Software Development Tools, Front-End Web Development, Application Frameworks, Frontend Integration, Context Management, Transaction Processing, Application Deployment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Pearson

    Cybersecurity Prevention and Detection: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Detection, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Management, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Real-Time Operating Systems, Internet Of Things

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Redacting Sensitive Data with Cloud Data Loss Prevention

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Data Loss Prevention, Data Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Cloud Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Services

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Secure Healthcare Data: Encrypt, Audit, Protect

    Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Security Controls, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cybersecurity, Cryptographic Protocols, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    SAE Institute México

    Ciberseguridad para PYMES

    Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Incident Response, Incident Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Mobile Security, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Risk, Personally Identifiable Information, Threat Detection, Data Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Security Software, Security Awareness, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Security Controls, Information Assurance, Contingency Planning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Step-by-Step Resume Building: Job-Winning ATS-Proof Resumes

    Skills you'll gain: Process Development, Marketing Materials, Content Optimization, Proofreading

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    DP-900 Azure Data Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Power BI, Microsoft Azure, Database Management, NoSQL, Dashboard, Cloud Deployment, Dashboard Creation, Data Integration, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, SQL, Database Management Systems, Data Storage, Data Modeling, Cloud Storage, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Processing, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Platform As A Service (PaaS)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    27 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    Northeastern University

    Systems and Cybersecurity Fundamentals Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Incident Response, Identity and Access Management, Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Event Monitoring, Network Security, Authentications, Application Security, Secure Coding, IT Security Architecture, Authorization (Computing), Cyber Security Assessment, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), DevSecOps, Endpoint Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Infrastructure Security, Security Testing

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    LearnKartS

    AWS Databases & Compute for Data Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Serverless Computing, Containerization, Amazon Web Services, Data Migration, Amazon DynamoDB, Docker (Software), Data Import/Export, Database Systems, Databases, Cloud Engineering, Database Management Systems, Kubernetes, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Data Infrastructure, Operational Databases, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Database Management, Performance Tuning, Security Controls, Cloud Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Building AI-Powered Application with .NET

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Methods, .NET Framework, GitHub Copilot, Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Deployment, Machine Learning, OpenAI API, Model Training, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Copilot, Generative AI, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Security, OpenAI, Microsoft Azure, AI Integrations, LLM Application, Cloud Deployment, Microsoft Visual Studio

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Cloud Deployment and Scaling with ASP.NET Core

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Load Balancing, Cloud Computing, Cloud Applications, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Management, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Services, Cloud Solutions, Scalability, Microsoft Azure, Google App Engine, Application Deployment, Amazon Web Services, ASP.NET, Cloud Storage, Disaster Recovery

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    105 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

1…261262263…351

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

  • Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 6: Pearson
  • Hands-on DApp Design and Development Using Web3 Tools: Board Infinity
  • Cybersecurity Prevention and Detection: Unit 1: Pearson
  • Redacting Sensitive Data with Cloud Data Loss Prevention: Google Cloud
  • Secure Healthcare Data: Encrypt, Audit, Protect: Coursera
  • Ciberseguridad para PYMES: SAE Institute México
  • Step-by-Step Resume Building: Job-Winning ATS-Proof Resumes: Board Infinity
  • DP-900 Azure Data Fundamentals: EDUCBA
  • Systems and Cybersecurity Fundamentals Part 2: Northeastern University
  • AWS Databases & Compute for Data Engineers: LearnKartS

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