• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Degrees
​
Log In
Join for Free
  • Browse
  • Pen Testing

Pen Testing Courses

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.


Popular Pen Testing Courses and Certifications


  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Pragmatic AI Labs

    Advanced Fine-Tuning in Rust

    Skills you'll gain: Hugging Face, Large Language Modeling, Transfer Learning, Rust (Programming Language), Data Validation, Model Deployment, Verification And Validation, Performance Tuning, System Requirements, Model Evaluation, Hardware Architecture, Deep Learning, Data Quality

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    P

    Packt

    Card Sorting: Organize Content with Card Sort Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, User Experience, Content Management, Usability, UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, Design Research, User Centered Design, User Research, Statistical Analysis, Content Strategy, Goal Setting, Sample Size Determination

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Medindo o Marketing Digital

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Effectiveness, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Marketing Analytics, Digital Marketing, Performance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Marketing Automation, Customer experience improvement, Marketing Channel, A/B Testing, Automation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Coursera

    Deploy Secure No-Code AI Apps Fast

    Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, No-Code Development, Cloud Deployment, AI Security, Cloud Security, Data Security, Configuration Management, Risk Mitigation, Production Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    CertNexus

    CFR: Reconnaissance, Attack, and Post-Attack Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Security Engineering, Cyber Attacks, Exploitation techniques, Mobile Security, Information Systems Security, Computer Security, Network Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Cloud Security, Persistence

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Preview
    Preview
    C

    Coursera

    Optimize SQL and Vector Search Parameters

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Testing, Vector Databases, Performance Tuning, Query Languages, SQL, Application Performance Management, Benchmarking, System Monitoring, Secure Coding

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    A

    Alex Genadinik

    DeFi Introduction: Decentralized Finance With Cryptocurrency

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, FinTech, Lending and Underwriting, Security Testing, Banking, Financial Services, Payment Systems, Digital Assets, Market Liquidity, Investments

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Coursera

    Benchmark & Optimize LLM App Performance

    Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Prompt Engineering, Performance Tuning, Performance Testing, Tool Calling, Responsible AI, A/B Testing, Application Performance Management, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Model Evaluation, OpenAI API, Scalability, API Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Coursera

    Analyze AI SEO Data for Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Web Analytics and SEO, Data Storytelling, Analytics, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Performance Reporting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    S

    Skillshare

    Navigate Your Dream Studio Job: Thrive in 3D Animation

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Cooperation, Contract Negotiation, Collaboration, Professional Development, Professionalism, Goal Setting, Rapport Building, Planning, Negotiation, Persistence, Self-Motivation, Strong Work Ethic, Stress Management, Motivational Skills, Enthusiasm, Creativity, Presentations, Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    EDUCBA

    Tibco BW: Design, Test & Integrate Workflows

    Skills you'll gain: Data Mapping, IBM WebSphere MQ, Middleware, Business Process Automation, Process Driven Development, Data Integration, Scenario Testing, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Test Case, Development Testing, Data Validation, Java Programming, System Configuration, Debugging, File Management

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Media CDN: Qwik Start

    Skills you'll gain: Key Management, Performance Testing, Google Cloud Platform, Load Balancing, Cloud Storage, Network Routing

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

1…185186187…197

In summary, here are 10 of our most popular pen testing courses

  • Advanced Fine-Tuning in Rust: Pragmatic AI Labs
  • Card Sorting: Organize Content with Card Sort Techniques: Packt
  • Medindo o Marketing Digital: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Deploy Secure No-Code AI Apps Fast: Coursera
  • CFR: Reconnaissance, Attack, and Post-Attack Analysis: CertNexus
  • Optimize SQL and Vector Search Parameters: Coursera
  • DeFi Introduction: Decentralized Finance With Cryptocurrency: Alex Genadinik
  • Benchmark & Optimize LLM App Performance: Coursera
  • Analyze AI SEO Data for Impact: Coursera
  • Navigate Your Dream Studio Job: Thrive in 3D Animation: Skillshare

Skills you can learn in Computer Security And Networks

Cybersecurity (33)
Google (25)
Google Cloud Platform (17)
Internet (17)
Cryptography (16)
Network Security (16)
Linux (12)
Software Testing (12)
Information Security (10)
Application Programming Interfaces (8)
Kubernetes (8)
Web (8)

Other topics to explore

Arts and Humanities
338 courses
Business
1095 courses
Computer Science
668 courses
Data Science
425 courses
Information Technology
145 courses
Health
471 courses
Math and Logic
70 courses
Personal Development
137 courses
Physical Science and Engineering
413 courses
Social Sciences
401 courses
Language Learning
150 courses

Coursera Footer

Skills

  • Accounting
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Project Management
  • Python
  • SQL

Professional Certificates

  • Google AI Certificate
  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM AI Engineering Certificate
  • IBM AI Product Manager Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Certificate

Courses & Specializations

  • AI Essentials Specialization
  • AI For Business Specialization
  • AI For Everyone Course
  • AI in Healthcare Specialization
  • Deep Learning Specialization
  • Excel Skills for Business Specialization
  • Financial Markets Course
  • Machine Learning Specialization
  • Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT Course
  • Python for Everybody Specialization

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • CAPM Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA A+ Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification Requirements
  • Essential IT Certifications
  • Free IT Certifications and Courses
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • PMP Certification Requirements
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications

Coursera

  • About
  • What We Offer
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Catalog
  • Coursera Plus
  • Professional Certificates
  • MasterTrack® Certificates
  • Degrees
  • For Enterprise
  • For Government
  • For Campus
  • Become a Partner
  • Social Impact
  • Free Courses
  • Share your Coursera learning story

Community

  • Learners
  • Partners
  • Beta Testers
  • Blog
  • The Coursera Podcast
  • Tech Blog

More

  • Press
  • Investors
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Directory
  • Affiliates
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Do Not Sell/Share
Learn Anywhere
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
Logo of Certified B Corporation
© 2026 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok