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.

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Software Design Documents, Data Migration, Generative AI, Database Development, Dashboard Creation, Software Documentation, AI Workflows, Database Management, ChatGPT, Database Architecture and Administration, Relational Databases, Prompt Engineering, Query Languages, SQL, Business Reporting, Prototyping, Test Data, Performance Tuning, Performance Testing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Version Control, C# (Programming Language), Microsoft Copilot, Event-Driven Programming, Git (Version Control System), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), .NET Framework, Software Design Patterns, Program Development, Software Architecture, Application Deployment, Development Testing, Object Oriented Design, Microsoft Visual Studio, Software Testing, ASP.NET, Software Development Tools, Security Testing, File Systems
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months
LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Containerization, File I/O, Package and Software Management, Unified Modeling Language, Software Testing, Docker (Software), Development Environment, Unit Testing, Application Deployment, Plot (Graphics), Pandas (Python Package), Scripting, DevOps, Data Persistence, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Scripting Languages, Data Structures, Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Package and Software Management, Unit Testing, R (Software), GitHub, Version Control, Rmarkdown, Cross Platform Development, Software Versioning, Software Documentation, Test Case, Testability, R Programming, Code Reusability, Knitr, Continuous Integration, Program Development, Build Tools, Git (Version Control System), Development Testing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Data Literacy, Graphing, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Quantitative Research, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Descriptive Analytics, Sample Size Determination, Data Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Exploratory Data Analysis, Science and Research, Psychology, Bayesian Statistics, Research Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Adobe XD, Prototyping, User Experience Design, Usability Testing, UI/UX Research, Figma (Design Software), User Experience, Experience Design, Presentations, Responsive Web Design, Information Architecture, User Story, Usability, Storyboarding, User Research, Design Research, Design, Persona (User Experience), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Cross Platform Development
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Development, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, Web Development Tools, Web Design, Development Testing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Cape Town
Skills you'll gain: Informed Consent, Healthcare Ethics, Scientific Methods, Intensive Care Medicine, Diagnostic Tests, Diversity Awareness, Dignity in Care, Cultural Diversity, Patient Education and Support, Critical Care, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Sensitivity, Patient Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

École Polytechnique
Skills you'll gain: Vibrations, Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Civil Engineering, Geostatistics, Hazard Analysis, Mechanics, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Failure Analysis, Physical Science, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Experimentation, Laboratory Testing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

EDUCBA
Skills you'll gain: Process Driven Development, Software Quality Assurance, Process Management, Software Development, Verification And Validation, Software Engineering, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Development Methodologies, Quality Assurance, Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Requirements Analysis, Process Modeling, Quality Control
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Metasploit, Exploit development, OSI Models, Network Security, Exploitation techniques, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), TCP/IP, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Operations, Malware Protection, Network Protocols, Security Testing, Cyber Attacks, Wireless Networks, Application Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Monitoring, Linux, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, Data Management, Big Data, Talent Management, Human Capital, Infrastructure Security, Interoperability, Analytics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Data Security, Administration, Project Design, Public Policies, Data Governance, digital literacy, Policy Development, Public Administration, Process Improvement, Project Management
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months