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.

Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Microsoft Copilot, Flask (Web Framework), Code Review, Front-End Web Development, Web Applications, Web Development, Integrated Development Environments, Python Programming, User Interface (UI), Generative AI, Data Security
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Edureka
Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Web Development, Web Services, Web Applications, Object Oriented Design, Software Architecture, Microservices, Network Security, Data Structures
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Glasgow
Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Emerging Technologies, Communication Systems, Digital Communications, Internet Of Things, Telecommunications, electromagnetics, Network Architecture, Software-Defined Networking, Zero Trust Network Access, Digital Transformation, Interoperability, Electronics Engineering, Distributed Computing, Development Testing, Electrical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Information Technology, Machine Learning, Trustworthiness
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Go (Programming Language), Restful API, Authentications, Application Programming Interface (API), Secure Coding, API Design, Application Security, Software Testing, Microservices, Authorization (Computing), Database Development, Web Servers, Server Side, Databases, Software Architecture, JSON, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Maintainability, Software Design Patterns
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Product Development, Product Design, Design Thinking, Persona Development, Innovation, Prototyping, Market Research, Ideation, Target Market, Product Requirements, Wireframing, Customer Insights
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Risk Management, Incident Response, Threat Management, Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Cyber Security Policies, Secure Coding, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Application Security, ISO/IEC 27001, Data Security, Malware Protection, Penetration Testing, Security Controls, Threat Detection, Compliance Management, Governance
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Data Persistence, Risk Analysis
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Continuous Integration, Sprint Planning, Process Improvement, GitLab, Backlogs, Agile Product Development, Unit Testing, DevSecOps, Scalability, Performance Metric, Integration Testing, Software Development, Organizational Change, Project Management, User Story, Git (Version Control System), Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Reporting, Application Deployment, Application Security
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Test Tools, Test Automation, Software Testing, Test Script Development, Test Case, Regression Testing, Test Execution Engine, Javascript and jQuery, Browser Compatibility, Automation, Software Design Patterns, UI Components, Java
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Usability, User Experience Design, User Centered Design, Usability Testing, Technical Documentation, Bioinformatics, End User Training and Support, Clinical Informatics, Technical Writing, Product Development, Writing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Dashboard, Surveys, Newsletters, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Budgets, Email Automation, Marketing Automation, Spreadsheet Software, Web Analytics, Email Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Content Marketing, Performance Reporting, Social Media Management, Google Analytics, Collaborative Software, Lead Generation, Pivot Tables And Charts, Project Management Software
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Cloud API, Application Programming Interface (API), Postman API Platform, API Design, API Testing, Java Programming, Java, Mobile Development, Apache Maven, Program Development, Web Development, Eclipse (Software), Software Design
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours