Hacking courses can help you learn network security, penetration testing, ethical hacking techniques, and vulnerability assessment. You can build skills in threat analysis, incident response, and secure coding practices. Many courses introduce tools like Metasploit, Wireshark, and Burp Suite, that support testing and securing systems against potential attacks.

Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Metasploit, Penetration Testing, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Operations, Brute-force attacks, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Security, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Routing, Remote Access Systems, Network Protocols, Command-Line Interface, Network Analysis, Data Persistence
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Hardening, Cybersecurity, Security Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Analysis, Exploitation techniques, Linux, System Configuration, Linux Administration, Virtual Machines, Linux Commands, Operating Systems, Software Installation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Public Key Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Exploitation techniques, Security Testing, Encryption, Technical Writing, Test Tools, Human Factors (Security), Technical Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Contingency Planning, Disaster Recovery, Computer Security Incident Management, Business Continuity Planning, Incident Management, Crisis Management, Cybersecurity, Business Continuity, Cyber Attacks, Risk Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Assessment, Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Policies, Data Ethics, Cyber Governance, Computer Security, Technical Communication, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Metasploit, Exploitation techniques, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Testing, Network Security, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Mobile Security, Wireless Networks, Human Factors (Security), Network Analysis, Linux, Technical Communication
Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

SAE Institute México
Skills you'll gain: Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Scanning, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Attacks, Computer Networking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Mobile Security, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Cryptography, Penetration Testing, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Vulnerability Assessments, Wireless Networks, Encryption, Application Security, Exploitation techniques, Web Applications, Cloud Security, Internet Of Things
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Metasploit, Brute-force attacks, System Configuration, General Networking, Network Security, Penetration Testing, Wireless Networks, Exploitation techniques, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Linux, Vulnerability Scanning, Linux Commands, Encryption, Network Analysis, Software Installation, Virtual Machines
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Brute-force attacks, Cyber Security Assessment, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Security Policies, Hardening, Encryption, Network Security, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Security Strategy, Data Storage, Vulnerability Assessments, Wireless Networks, Authentications, Cryptography, Data Security, Cyber Attacks, Drupal
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Technical Documentation, Cybersecurity, Virtual Machines, System Configuration, Virtualization, Virtual Environment, Software Installation, Network Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Policies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks