Hacking courses can help you learn network security, penetration testing, ethical hacking techniques, and vulnerability assessment. You can build skills in threat analysis, incident response, and secure coding practices. Many courses introduce tools like Metasploit, Wireshark, and Burp Suite, that support testing and securing systems against potential attacks.

Skills you'll gain: Metasploit, Brute-force attacks, System Configuration, General Networking, Network Security, Penetration Testing, Wireless Networks, Exploitation techniques, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Linux, Vulnerability Scanning, Linux Commands, Encryption, Network Analysis, Software Installation, Virtual Machines
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Exploit development, Metasploit, Exploitation techniques, Penetration Testing, Database Management, Cryptography, Security Testing, Data Import/Export, Encryption, Brute-force attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, SQL, Command-Line Interface
★ 4.8 (17) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Policies, Data Ethics, Computer Security, Security Testing, Technical Communication, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
★ 4.7 (101) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Network Security, Cyber Operations, Network Monitoring, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Scanning, Cryptographic Protocols, Remote Access Systems, Network Protocols, Encryption, General Networking, Command-Line Interface, Network Analysis, Proxy Servers
★ 4.7 (13) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Scanning, Cybersecurity, Security Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Analysis, Exploitation techniques, Linux, System Configuration, Virtual Machines, Linux Commands, Virtual Networking, Operating Systems, Software Installation
★ 4.9 (30) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Multiple educators
Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Digital Forensics, Network Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Incident Management, Business Continuity Planning, Penetration Testing, Cloud Services, Business Continuity, Cloud Deployment, Security Controls, Generative AI, Configuration Management, Cybersecurity, Data Storage, Peripheral Devices, Application Security, Information Technology, Cryptography
★ 4.7 (15K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Mobile Security, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Cryptography, Penetration Testing, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Vulnerability Assessments, Wireless Networks, Encryption, Application Security, Exploitation techniques, Web Applications, Cloud Security, Internet Of Things
★ 4.9 (19) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Policies
★ 4.6 (14) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security Assessment, Active Directory, Security Testing, Web Applications, Microsoft Windows, Bash (Scripting Language), Apache Tomcat, Scripting, Microsoft SQL Servers
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Endpoint Detection and Response, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Digital Forensics, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Data Security, Business Continuity, Network Analysis, Exploitation techniques, Malware Protection, Memory Management, Analysis
★ 4.7 (274) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Brute-force attacks, Cyber Security Assessment, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Security Policies, Hardening, Encryption, Network Security, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Security Strategy, Data Storage, Vulnerability Assessments, Wireless Networks, Authentications, Cryptography, Data Security, Cyber Attacks, Drupal
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Operations, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Attacks, Exploitation techniques, Problem Solving
★ 4.7 (65) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks