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.

JetBrains
Skills you'll gain: Application Development, Application Deployment, Generative AI Agents, Large Language Modeling, Software Development Tools, LLM Application, AI literacy, IntelliJ IDEA, Agentic Workflows, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI, Integrated Development Environments, Agentic systems, Code Review, Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Hardware Architecture, Microarchitecture, Memory Management, Cloud Development, Computer Programming Tools, Computing Platforms, OS Process Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Codio
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, OpenAI API, Multimodal Prompts, Generative AI, Photo Editing, OpenAI, Animations, Computer Graphics, Application Programming Interface (API), Graphic and Visual Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, DevOps, User Centered Design, Usability, Systems Integration, Continuous Delivery, Systems Development, Devops Tools, Systems Analysis, System Implementation, Human Centered Design, Continuous Integration, Application Security, Information Systems, Software Development, CI/CD, Secure Coding, Security Testing, User Feedback, Database Management Systems
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Electronic Systems, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Hardware Design, Electronic Hardware, Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Electronic Components, Network Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Analysis, Simulations, High Voltage, Grant Applications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data Pipelines, Model Evaluation, Systems Design, Transfer Learning, Data Preprocessing, Data Quality, Feature Engineering, Deep Learning, Python Programming, Data Validation, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Software Engineering, Debugging, Supervised Learning, Git (Version Control System), Performance Metric, Statistical Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Microsoft Power Platform, Case Studies, Content Management Systems, Process Design, Data Governance, Data Migration, Business Process Automation, Content Management, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office, Workflow Management, Trend Analysis, Power Apps Component Framework, Strategic Thinking, AI Integrations, System Configuration, Compliance Management, Microsoft Copilot
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Event Marketing, Marketing Design, Canva (Software), Marketing Materials, A/B Testing, Campaign Planning, Promotional Materials, Promotions and Campaigns, Design Strategies, Campaign Management, Logo Design, Data-Driven Marketing, Email Marketing, Cross-Channel Marketing, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Campaigns, Branding, Drive Engagement, Driving engagement, Experience Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Version Control, GitHub, Django (Web Framework), Git (Version Control System), Application Deployment, Object-Relational Mapping, Development Environment, Unit Testing, Cloud Deployment, Database Development, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Model View Controller, Database Management, Virtual Environment, Program Development, HTML and CSS, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Threat Modeling, Threat Management, LLM Application, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, LangChain, Threat Detection, Large Language Modeling, Continuous Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Security Testing, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Generative AI, Embeddings, LangGraph, Prompt Engineering, Vector Databases
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Development Environment, Performance Tuning, Test Tools, Docker (Software), Computer Architecture, Containerization, Development Testing, Programming Principles, Software Development Tools, Hardware Architecture, Performance Testing, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Debugging, Memory Management, Software-Defined Networking, Scripting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Security Management, Digital Forensics, Disaster Recovery, Risk Management Framework, Cybersecurity, NIST 800-53, Threat Management, Risk Management, Cyber Security Policies, Security Controls, Cloud Security, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Cloud Computing, Scenario Testing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks