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.

Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Web Services, Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Security Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Identity and Access Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Cloud Security, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Security Policies, Data Security, Amazon S3, Scenario Testing, Command-Line Interface
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, A/B Testing, Quantitative Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Customer Analysis, Statistical Methods, Market Research, Statistical Software, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Business Analytics, Probability & Statistics, Customer Insights, Statistical Inference, Analytics, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Marketing, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis Software, Spreadsheet Software
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Metasploit, Vulnerability Scanning, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Generative AI, Security Testing, Responsible AI, AI Integrations
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Test Script Development, Software Testing, Scenario Testing, Test Automation, Regression Testing, Continuous Integration, Test Tools, CI/CD, Frontend Performance, Test Engineering, Browser Compatibility, Continuous Delivery, GitLab, Debugging, User Interface (UI), Scalability, Context Management, Authentications
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Exploitation techniques, Metasploit, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Scanning, Brute-force attacks, Virtual Environment, Cybersecurity, Technical Writing, Web Servers, Linux
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Security Testing, Exploitation techniques, Application Security, Patch Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Engineering, Cyber Governance, Risk Management Framework, Linux Administration, Dashboard Creation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Linux, Linux Commands, Linux Servers
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Software Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance, Software Testing, Test Tools, Jira (Software), Development Testing, Regression Testing, Functional Testing, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Test Planning, Test Case, Technical Communication, Issue Tracking, Agile Methodology, Software Development, Agile Project Management, Risk Management, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Data Analysis, Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Integration Testing, Software Testing, Code Coverage, White-Box Testing, Unit Testing, Test Case, Test Engineering, Test Tools, Functional Testing, JUnit, Verification And Validation, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Software Quality Assurance, Scenario Testing, Computational Logic
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Public Key Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Cryptography, Exploitation techniques, Security Testing, Key Management, Encryption, Technical Writing, Human Factors (Security), Technical Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Network Security, Vulnerability, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Human Factors (Security), Information Systems Security, Data Persistence
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, JUnit, Verification And Validation, Unit Testing, Test Case, Test Automation, Development Testing, Test Planning, Test Tools, White-Box Testing, Code Coverage, Software Quality Assurance, Test Script Development, Functional Testing, Systems Development Life Cycle, Test Data, Technical Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Performance Testing, Software Testing, API Testing, Test Script Development, Security Testing, Continuous Integration, Test Tools, AI Security, CI/CD, Performance Stress Testing, Regression Testing, AI Integrations, Scalability, Automation, Test Case, Application Programming Interface (API)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months