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Pen Testing Courses

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


  • I

    IBM

    COBOL Programming with VSCode

    Skills you'll gain: COBOL (Programming Language), CI/CD, File I/O, Debugging, Continuous Integration, Software Development, Mainframe Computing, Continuous Deployment, Development Environment, Program Development, Mainframe Technologies, Integrated Development Environments, Programming Principles, File Management, Computer Programming, Computational Logic, Computer Programming Tools

    ★ 4.6 (192) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Securing Digital Democracy

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Policies, Security Engineering, Information Systems Security, Human Factors (Security), Computer Security, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Vulnerability, Threat Modeling, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, Security Controls, Vulnerability Assessments, Public Policies, Safety and Security, Human Factors, Cryptography, Usability, Software Testing

    ★ 4.8 (171) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Toxicology 21: Scientific Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Pre-Clinical Development, Analytical Testing, Laboratory Testing, Hazard Analysis, Environmental Regulations, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Cell Cultures, Environmental Science, Biochemical Assays, Medical Science and Research, Laboratory Research, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Endocrinology, Molecular Biology, Network Analysis, Data Mining

    ★ 4.6 (90) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Data Science Beyond the Basics (ML+DS)

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Model Evaluation, Supervised Learning, Generative Model Architectures, AWS SageMaker, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Unsupervised Learning, Data Preprocessing, Large Language Modeling, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, LLM Application, Applied Machine Learning, Model Optimization, Deep Learning, A/B Testing, Python Programming, Machine Learning, Data Analysis, AWS CloudFormation, AI Personalization

    ★ 4.1 (37) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Basics of Extracellular Vesicles

    Skills you'll gain: Blood Collection, Specimen Collection, Specimen Processing, Specimen Preparation, Laboratory Testing, Cell Cultures, Biochemical Assays, Cell Biology, Analytical Testing, Laboratory Research, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biology

    ★ 4.7 (355) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Learn Spring Boot in 100 Steps - Beginner to Expert

    Skills you'll gain: Spring Boot, Application Development, API Testing, Java Programming, Web Development, Program Development, Application Frameworks, Software Testing, Test Case, Secure Coding, Development Environment, Model View Controller, Software Development Tools, UI Components, Data Access, Authentications, SQL, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Persistence, User Interface (UI)

    ★ 4.7 (18) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Lean Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Process Mapping, Kanban Principles, Kaizen Methodology, Process Analysis, Lean Methodologies, Lean Manufacturing, Agile Software Development, Business Workflow Analysis, Product Development, Agile Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Software Development Methodologies, Continuous Improvement Process, Product Testing, Waste Minimization

    ★ 4.6 (433) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Swift 5 iOS Application Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Core Data (Software), iOS Development, Model View Controller, Apple iOS, JSON, Swift Programming, Apple Xcode, Code Review, UI Components, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unit Testing, Data Structures, Data Persistence, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Data Store, Application Development, Transaction Processing, Mobile Development

    ★ 4.4 (912) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • M

    Meta

    Advanced Programming in Kotlin

    Skills you'll gain: Kotlin, Android Studio, Android Development, Unit Testing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Test Driven Development (TDD), Development Testing, Software Testing, Mobile Development, Application Development, Functional Design, Programming Principles

    ★ 4.6 (128) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    LearnKartS

    Ethical Hacking

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cyber Attacks, Cryptography, Kubernetes, Application Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Operations, Security Controls, Security Awareness, Cyber Risk, Security Strategy

    ★ 4.6 (292) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Bash (Scripting Language), Network Monitoring, Cyber Security Assessment, System Configuration, Digital Forensics

    ★ 4.8 (58) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Automation & Advanced Techniques with Copilot in Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Forecasting, Microsoft Copilot, Dashboard Creation, Microsoft Excel, Predictive Modeling, Workflow Management, UI Components, Visual Basic (Programming Language), User Interface (UI), Automation, Debugging, Interactive Data Visualization, Scenario Testing, Programming Principles

    ★ 4.5 (64) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • COBOL Programming with VSCode: IBM
  • Securing Digital Democracy: University of Michigan
  • Toxicology 21: Scientific Applications: Johns Hopkins University
  • Data Science Beyond the Basics (ML+DS): Coursera
  • Basics of Extracellular Vesicles: University of California, Irvine
  • Learn Spring Boot in 100 Steps - Beginner to Expert: Packt
  • Lean Software Development: University of Minnesota
  • Swift 5 iOS Application Developer: LearnQuest
  • Advanced Programming in Kotlin: Meta
  • Ethical Hacking: LearnKartS

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