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: ASP.NET, .NET Framework, Web Applications, Application Deployment, Restful API, Model View Controller, Secure Coding, Content Management, Content Management Systems, Authentications, Test Automation, C# (Programming Language), Web Development, Performance Tuning, Docker (Software), Authorization (Computing), Web Development Tools, Kubernetes, API Testing, API Design
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, Azure DevOps, Azure DevOps Pipelines, Microsoft Azure, DevOps, Governance, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Testing, Application Security, Devops Tools, Identity and Access Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Security Controls, Compliance Management, Authorization (Computing), Dependency Analysis, Containerization, Code Reusability, GitHub, Git (Version Control System)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Responsible AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Prompt Engineering, Model Training, Generative AI, DevSecOps, IT Security Architecture, Security Controls, Application Security, Large Language Modeling, Threat Modeling, Model Optimization, Information Systems Security, Security Engineering, Cyber Governance, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Vulnerability Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Modeling, Azure Active Directory, Cryptography, Authentications, Network Monitoring, Vulnerability Management, Security Strategy, Cloud Security, Network Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Threat Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Data Storage Technologies, Penetration Testing, Operating Systems, Compliance Management, Active Directory, Computer Security Incident Management
★ 4.7 (3K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Vulnerability Management, Penetration Testing, Security Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Threat Detection, Vulnerability Scanning, Firewall, Threat Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Security Software, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Security, Test Tools, Windows PowerShell, System Testing, Command-Line Interface
★ 4.8 (200) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Security Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, IT Security Architecture, Secure Coding, Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Network Security, Security Management, Endpoint Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Strategy, Security Controls, Disaster Recovery, Cybersecurity, Cyber Governance, Penetration Testing, Information Systems Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Risk Management
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Patterns, Database Design, LLM Application, Database Development, Software Documentation, Software Design Patterns, Vibe coding, Databases, Collaborative Software, Software Testing, OpenAI API, Application Design, Technical Documentation, AI Integrations, Generative AI, Software Engineering, Software Development, Machine Learning
★ 4.6 (839) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, User Research, Design Research, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Usability Testing, Prototyping, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Interactive Design, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), User Experience Design, User Experience, Human Computer Interaction, User Centered Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Persona (User Experience), Ideation, Design, UI/UX Strategy
★ 4.6 (1.8K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: AI Workflows, Model Context Protocol, AI Orchestration, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Software Testing, Email Automation, AI Integrations, Model Deployment, Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Customer Support, Artificial Intelligence, Agentic systems, Large Language Modeling, OpenAI API, Tool Calling, Automation, Vector Databases
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Shell Script, Unix Shell, Bash (Scripting Language), Vulnerability Assessments, Linux, Linux Commands, Vulnerability Scanning, Linux Administration, System Monitoring, Continuous Monitoring, Security Testing, Scripting Languages, Security Management, Security Requirements Analysis, Computer Security Incident Management, Unix Commands, Scripting, Software Development Tools, Cyber Security Policies, Operating System Administration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Risk, Portfolio Management, Risk Modeling, Investment Management, Financial Market, Risk Management, Market Liquidity, Risk Management Framework, Risk Analysis, Investments, Finance, Performance Measurement, Construction, Construction Management, Advanced Analytics, Budgeting, Performance Testing, Stress Management, Analytics, Design
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

SkillUp
Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, Apple Xcode, iOS Development, Mobile Development, Swift Programming, Model View Controller, User Interface (UI), Application Development, Usability, Interactive Data Visualization, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Mobile Development Tools, Data Store, Development Testing, Data Persistence, Knowledge of Apple Software, Wireframing, Data Modeling, User Story, Software Testing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks