Digital forensics courses can help you learn data recovery, evidence analysis, and incident response techniques. You can build skills in analyzing digital footprints, conducting forensic investigations on various devices, and understanding legal implications of digital evidence. Many courses introduce tools like EnCase, FTK, and Autopsy, that support examining hard drives and mobile devices, as well as methods for documenting findings and presenting evidence in a clear, concise manner.

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Data Encryption Standard, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Key Management, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Encryption, Brute-force attacks, Authentications, Arithmetic, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Data Integrity, Probability, Computer Science
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Cambridge
Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Investigation, Laboratory Testing, Statistical Analysis, Molecular Biology, Specimen Collection, Scientific Methods, Medical Science and Research, General Science and Research, Data Collection, Case Studies, Biology, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Detection, Vulnerability Assessments, Incident Response, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Cloud Security, Cyber Risk, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Security Policies, Data Security, Network Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Personally Identifiable Information, Malware Protection, Security Controls, Email Security, Risk Management
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks
Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Detection and Response, Threat Detection, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Modeling, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, Data Loss Prevention, Cyber Attacks, Data Security, Encryption, System Implementation, Open Source Technology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Mobile Security, Investigation, Mobile Development, Apple iOS, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Android (Operating System), Application Security, Legal Proceedings, Cybersecurity, File Systems, Malware Protection, Computer Security, Secure Coding, Computer Security Incident Management, Cloud Security, Security Strategy, Analysis, Encryption, Debugging, Disaster Recovery
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Social Media, Facebook, Instagram, Data Ethics, Information Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Microsoft Windows, Data Analysis Software, User Accounts, USB, File Systems, System Configuration, Software Installation, Operating Systems, System Support
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Adobe Illustrator, Digital Design, Creativity, Image Quality, Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability, Data Ethics, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Cyber Risk, Data Governance, Data Integrity, Data Encryption Standard, Security Management, Security Software, Compliance Management, Risk Management, Data Access, Security Strategy, NIST 800-53
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Electronic Discovery, Investigation, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Incident Response, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Security Assessment, Technical Communication, Computer Security Incident Management, Report Writing, Legal Hearings, Cybersecurity, Litigation Support, Fraud detection, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Document Management, Compliance Reporting, Data Collection, Analysis, Management Reporting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Operations, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Digital Forensics, Data Security, Network Analysis, Exploit development, Malware Protection, Vulnerability Assessments
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Vulnerability Assessments, Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Threat Modeling, Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Detection, Application Security, Security Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Controls, Malware Protection, Network Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months