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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.


Popular Pen Testing Courses and Certifications


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    Building Trustworthy AI

    Beginner · Specialization

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Hardware Description Languages for FPGA Design

    Skills you'll gain: Verification And Validation, Systems Design, Software Design, Computational Logic, Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems, Hardware Architecture, Simulations, Test Automation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Building Smarter Software: GenAI Tools and Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Prompt Engineering, Version Control, OpenAI API, Debugging, Google Gemini, Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Design, Software Testing, Test Tools, GitLab, Responsible AI, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Application Programming Interface (API), Mobile Development, Front-End Web Development, Back-End Web Development, Application Development, GitHub, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Data Engineering on AWS - The Complete Training

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Kinesis, Data Engineering, Amazon Redshift, Apache Kafka, Cloud Computing Architecture, Data Lakes, Real Time Data, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Data Management, Apache Hive, Data Visualization Software, Cloud Storage, Amazon S3, Data Integration, Data Architecture, Data Migration, Performance Tuning, Serverless Computing, Database Architecture and Administration, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Extended Reality for Everybody

    Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Augmented Reality, Storyboarding, Virtual Reality, Unreal Engine, Usability Testing, Design Thinking, 3D Assets, Prototyping, Unity Engine, User Experience Design, Interaction Design, Conceptual Design, Human Centered Design, Design, User Research, Application Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Emerging Technologies, Virtual Environment

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Automate & Secure LLM Deployments

    Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, CI/CD, Amazon CloudWatch, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Deployment, DevSecOps, Enterprise Security, DevOps, Docker (Software), Cloud Management, System Monitoring, Performance Testing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    Secure Coding Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Cryptography, Authentications, Exploit development, Encryption, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Data Security, Application Security, Exploitation techniques, Security Controls, Software Design, Verification And Validation, Java, Code Review, Programming Principles, Debugging, Cybersecurity

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Duke University

    Decentralized Finance (DeFi): The Future of Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Loans, Lending and Underwriting, FinTech, Cyber Risk, Operational Risk, Scalability, Regulatory Compliance, Interoperability, Commercial Lending, Payment Systems, Risk Management, Financial Inclusion, Derivatives, Key Management, Cryptography, Emerging Technologies, Finance, Entrepreneurial Finance, Entrepreneurship

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Introduction to Microservices with .NET 8 and CQRS

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Microservices, ASP.NET, Software Architecture, .NET Framework, Microsoft Visual Studio, Cloud-Native Computing, Restful API, C# (Programming Language), Software Development, Software Design Patterns, Scalability, GitHub

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Alex Genadinik

    Front-End Web Development With Replit AI - Vibe Coding

    Skills you'll gain: Vibe coding, Generative AI Agents, AI Workflows, Agentic systems, Email Automation, AI Orchestration, Search Engine Optimization, Inside Sales, Web Analytics, Prompt Engineering, Development Environment, Application Deployment, Front-End Web Development, Debugging

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Google Cloud Database Migrations: Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Data Migration, Data Strategy, Google Cloud Platform, Technology Strategies, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Cloud Solutions, Risk Mitigation, Business Priorities, Enterprise Architecture, Cost Estimation, Governance, Stakeholder Engagement

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Scrimba

    Frontend Developer Skills and Best Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Test Case, Application Deployment, Responsive Web Design, Test Driven Development (TDD), Continuous Deployment, Debugging, Maintainability, LinkedIn, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Front-End Web Development, Software Testing, Code Review, Development Testing, Interviewing Skills, Web Development Tools, HTML and CSS, Web Development, Application Development, Software Documentation

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular pen testing courses

  • Building Trustworthy AI: 
  • Hardware Description Languages for FPGA Design: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Building Smarter Software: GenAI Tools and Practices: Coursera
  • Data Engineering on AWS - The Complete Training: Packt
  • Extended Reality for Everybody: University of Michigan
  • Automate & Secure LLM Deployments: Coursera
  • Secure Coding Practices: University of California, Davis
  • Decentralized Finance (DeFi): The Future of Finance: Duke University
  • Introduction to Microservices with .NET 8 and CQRS: Packt
  • Front-End Web Development With Replit AI - Vibe Coding: Alex Genadinik

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