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.

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Software Documentation, Leaflet (Software), Technical Documentation, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Data Visualization Software, Code Review, R Programming, GitHub, Continuous Integration, Software Testing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Collection, Quantitative Research, Qualitative Research, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Analytical Skills, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Research, Focus Group, Correlation Analysis, Diversity and Inclusion, Surveys, Business Analytics, Stakeholder Analysis, Probability, Stakeholder Engagement
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Exploitation techniques, Penetration Testing, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Proxy Servers, Security Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Web Servers
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Sample Size Determination, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Statistical Inference, Spreadsheet Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Box Plots, Probability Distribution, Histogram, Data Visualization Software, Variance Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Root Cause Analysis, Lean Six Sigma, Lean Methodologies, Correlation Analysis, Process Improvement, Quality Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Process Analysis, Regression Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Data Collection, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Process Optimization, Six Sigma Methodology, Process Management, Risk Management, Quality Management, Statistical Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

MongoDB Inc.
Skills you'll gain: Data Transformation, MongoDB, Data Manipulation, Data Processing, NoSQL, Data Migration, Data Analysis, Query Languages, Data Structures, Network Analysis, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Supervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Deep Learning, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Test Data, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Import/Export, Pandas (Python Package), Python Programming, Software Visualization
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Princeton University
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Java, Computational Thinking, Graph Theory, Performance Testing
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Sustainable Engineering, Waste Minimization, Chemical Engineering, Thermal Management, Environmental Engineering, Analytical Chemistry, Materials science, Analytical Testing, Laboratory Testing, Engineering Calculations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, OSI Models, Network Model, TCP/IP, Networking Hardware, Local Area Networks, Network Protocols, General Networking, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Network Switches, Test Equipment, Test Tools
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Test Tools, Test Engineering, System Testing, Application Programming Interface (API), Test Planning, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Acceptance Testing, Testability
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

MedCerts
Skills you'll gain: Pulmonology, Medical Terminology, Cardiology, Respiratory Therapy, Medical Records, Immunology, Pathology, Hematology, Anatomy, Diagnostic Tests, Electocardiography, Laboratory Testing, Physiology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks