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.

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Business Modeling, Strategic Thinking, Market Analysis, Market Research, People Development, User Research, Market Intelligence, User Feedback, Target Market, Target Audience
★ 4.6 (708) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Responsible AI, GitHub Copilot, Data Ethics, AI Integrations, Experience Design, Computer Vision, Web Design and Development, User Experience Design, Human Computer Interaction, Software Architecture, Devops Tools, Software Development Tools, Machine Learning Software, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Governance, Artificial Intelligence, AI Security, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Web Development
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Public Health, Anatomy, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Life Sciences, Medical Terminology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry
★ 4.7 (1.8K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Technical Consulting, Technology Solutions, System Implementation, Test Script Development, Test Tools, Test Planning, Solution Delivery, Operational Analysis, Case Studies, SAP Applications, Technology Roadmaps, Project Implementation, Stakeholder Engagement, System Testing, Peer Review, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Management, Project Closure, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), End User Training and Support
★ 4.7 (101) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: COBOL (Programming Language), Continuous Integration, Development Testing, Test Automation, Unit Testing, Development Environment, Middleware, Program Development, z/OS, Mainframe Computing, Debugging, Integrated Development Environments, Mainframe Technologies, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Application Programming Interface (API), File I/O, Performance Tuning, Automation
★ 4.6 (192) · Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Software Design, Software Design Documents, Object Oriented Design, Diagram Design, Image Analysis, Python Programming, Jupyter, Software Engineering, Application Programming Interface (API), Computer Vision, Computer Programming
★ 4.2 (1.5K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: No-Code Development, Mobile Development, Google Sheets, Application Development, Mobile Development Tools, Google Workspace, Application Design, Application Deployment, Development Testing, Spreadsheet Software, Data Structures, User Interface (UI), User Accounts, Persona (User Experience), Authentications, User Feedback, Web Development, Marketing
★ 4.5 (691) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica
Skills you'll gain: Test Driven Development (TDD), Unit Testing, JUnit, Program Development, Test Case, Test Automation, Software Testing, Testability, Maintainability, Software Design, Software Development, Object Oriented Design, Application Design, Programming Principles
★ 4.7 (419) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Data Validation, Extensible Languages and XML, Extensible Markup Language (XML), ISO/IEC 27001, Payment Systems, Verification And Validation, Payment Processing, Data Migration, Business Analysis, Business Workflow Analysis, Data Mapping, Process Analysis, Regulatory Compliance, Payment Processing and Collection, Process Mapping, Compliance Management, Workflow Management, Regulatory Requirements, Gap Analysis, Cross-Functional Collaboration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Vibe coding, Data Migration, AI Product Strategy, Database Management, Database Design, Technical Writing, Generative AI, Technical Communication, AI literacy, AI Enablement, AI Integrations, Data Validation, Prompt Engineering, Software Documentation, Technical Documentation, Email Automation, AI Workflows, Code Review, Prioritization, Automated External Defibrillator
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Software Documentation, LLM Application, Collaborative Software, Software Testing, Technical Documentation, Large Language Modeling, AI Integrations, Dependency Analysis, Security Testing, AI literacy, Package and Software Management, Debugging, Software Engineering
★ 4.6 (184) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: 3D Assets, Unreal Engine, Post-Production, Collaborative Software, Virtual Reality, Virtual Environment, 3D Modeling, Blueprinting, Version Control, Computer Graphics, Landscape Architecture, Performance Tuning, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphic Techniques, Workflow Management, Video Game Development, Game Design, Open Mindset, Software Development, Software Design
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months