Computer forensics courses can help you learn data recovery techniques, digital evidence analysis, and incident response strategies. You can build skills in identifying cyber threats, conducting forensic investigations, and preserving digital evidence for legal proceedings. Many courses introduce tools like EnCase, FTK, and Autopsy, that support analyzing hard drives, recovering deleted files, and examining network traffic.

Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Management, Security Awareness, Data Ethics, Data Security, Technical Communication, AI Workflows, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI
★ 4.8 (6.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Business Continuity Planning, Incident Response, Risk Mitigation, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Risk, Business Continuity, Risk Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Risk Analysis, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Management, Security Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Network Security, Cyber Security Policies, Incident Management, Operational Risk, Business Risk Management
★ 4.8 (13) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Virtual Machines, Debugging, System Programming, Windows PowerShell, Virtual Environment, Virtualization, Programming Principles, Excel Macros, Linux
★ 4.5 (86) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Cambridge
Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Healthcare Ethics, Specimen Collection, Scientific Methods, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biostatistics, Life Sciences, Laboratory Techniques, General Science and Research, Analytical Testing, Research, Biology
★ 4.8 (12) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Princeton University
Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Memory Management, Hardware Architecture, Computer Systems, Systems Architecture, System Design and Implementation, Performance Tuning, Dependency Analysis
★ 4.7 (3.8K) · Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Administration, Network Protocols, Network Architecture, TCP/IP, Cryptographic Protocols, General Networking, Cryptography, Computer Networking, Encryption, Web Development, Network Routing, Innovation
★ 4.8 (2.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, grep, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Data Security, General Networking, Record Keeping, Data Integrity, File Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Encryption, Algorithms
★ 4.7 (269) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Risk, Security Awareness, Cyber Attacks, Mobile Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Threat Hunting, Data Security, Security Strategy, Email Security, Authentications, Security Management
★ 4.7 (27) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Computer Systems, Business Software, Operating Systems, Generative AI, Business Systems, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Security, System Software, Cyber Attacks, Servers, Security Awareness, Computer Hardware, Computer Architecture, Data Storage, Patch Management, Cloud Computing
★ 4.8 (2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Windows Servers, Computer Security, Linux Administration, Disaster Recovery, Authorization (Computing), Linux, Linux Servers, Microsoft Windows, Authentications, Operating System Administration, OSI Models, User Accounts, Group Policy, Security Management, Ubuntu, System Monitoring, Cyber Security Policies, IT Management, Systems Administration, Cybersecurity
★ 4.6 (1.9K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Digital Forensics, Microsoft Windows, File Management, Operating Systems, Data Structures, Data Validation, File I/O, Data Storage
★ 4.7 (81) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Investigation, Cybersecurity, Data Integrity, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Data Ethics, Computer Security, Scenario Testing, Litigation Support, Record Keeping, Technical Writing, Incident Response, Digital Analysis, Writing, Technical Documentation, File Systems, Artifactory, Microsoft Windows
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months