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Cryptography Courses

Cryptography courses cover techniques for securing information and communication, focusing on encryption, decryption, hashing, and digital signatures. You’ll learn about symmetric and asymmetric key algorithms, protocols for secure data transmission, and how cryptographic methods protect privacy and integrity online.

Popular Cryptography Courses and Certifications


  • M

    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Data & Identity Security

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cryptography, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Data Security, Authentications, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Network Security, Data Management, Azure Active Directory, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Engineering, Security Management, Network Protocols, Okta, Cyber Risk, Computer Security, Security Awareness

    4.6 stars, 25 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (25) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University at Buffalo

    Blockchain Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Transaction Processing, Cryptographic Protocols, Network Protocols, Payment Systems, Distributed Computing, Virtual Environment, Data Integrity, Virtual Machines, Algorithms, Verification And Validation, User Accounts

    4.6 stars, 7.8K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (7.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    IT Fundamentals for Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, IT Service Management, Cloud Computing, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Malware Protection, Service Management, Identity and Access Management, Linux, Linux Commands, Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Linux Administration, Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), General Networking, Network Infrastructure, Cyber Attacks

    4.6 stars, 22K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (22K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Python Cryptography: Build & Explore Classical Ciphers

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Python Programming, Cybersecurity, Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Scripting, User Interface (UI), Statistical Programming, UI Components, Application Development, Design

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of London

    Cyber Security Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Key Management, Security Management, Cyber Attacks, Cryptography, Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Cyber Risk, Encryption, ISO/IEC 27001, Threat Management, Risk Management Framework, Security Controls, Data Integrity

    4.7 stars, 327 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (327) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • C

    Coursera

    Encryption and Decryption using C++

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Application Development, Security Engineering, C and C++, C++ (Programming Language)

    4.2 stars, 17 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.2 (17) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Princeton University

    Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Payment Systems, FinTech, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Key Management, Application Security, Digital Assets, Network Protocols, Transaction Processing, Distributed Computing, Emerging Technologies, Scripting, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Data Structures, Financial Policy, Financial Regulation, Market Dynamics

    4.6 stars, 3.1K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (3.1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • T

    Total Seminars

    Conversations in Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Data Encryption Standard, Key Management, Network Security, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Authentications, Cyber Security Policies, Security Strategy, Data Integrity, Algorithms, Verification And Validation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Decryption with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Python Programming, Data Security

    4.6 stars, 16 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (16) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Advanced Data Structures, RSA and Quantum Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Quantum computing, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cryptography, Data Structures, Cryptographic Protocols, Algorithms, Encryption, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Programming Principles, Mathematical Software, Advanced Mathematics

    4.6 stars, 70 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (70) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • P

    Packt

    Cryptography, Network Security, and Identity Management

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Identity and Access Management, OSI Models, Network Security, IT Security Architecture, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Network Infrastructure, Computer Security, Data Encryption Standard, Infrastructure Security, Security Architecture Review, TCP/IP, Cryptographic Protocols, General Networking, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), User Provisioning, Cyber Threat Intelligence

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Cryptographic Hash and Integrity Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Data Integrity, Encryption, Authentications, Data Security, Data Encryption Standard, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Digital Communications

    4.5 stars, 102 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (102) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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How to choose the right Cryptography course

Start with your focus. If you're interested in network security, choose courses covering SSL/TLS, VPNs, and secure communications. If you want to implement cryptography in software development, look for courses that include coding examples and libraries like OpenSSL or PyCrypto. Compare courses based on their focus on theoretical concepts or practical applications.

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