Cybersecurity Courses and Certifications

Cyber Security Fundamentals

132 ratings at Coursera

Explore key concepts in cyber security with the University of London's 3-week course. Learn about threat types, security mechanisms, cryptography, and organizational security management.

• Coursera
• 21 hours 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introduction to Cybersecurity

17 ratings at edX

An introduction to cybersecurity, ideal for learners who are curious about the world of Internet security and who want to be literate in the field.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 2-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Cybersecurity: The CISO's View

8 ratings at edX

Learn about cybersecurity operations and the role played by the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) in the industry.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 2-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Building a Cybersecurity Toolkit

8 ratings at edX

Develop a set of skills and characteristics that expand beyond technical proficiency to become a successful cybersecurity professional.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 2-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Finding Your Cybersecurity Career Path

8 ratings at edX

Learn about different career pathways in cybersecurity and complete a self-assessment project to better understand the right path for you.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 2-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Microcredential

Essentials of Cybersecurity

Explore cybersecurity with the University of Washington's 24-week program. Learn about the industry, roles, skills, and career paths, with a focus on the role of a CISO.

• edX
• 24 weeks, 2-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• $796.00
• 4 courses

Principles of Secure Coding

336 ratings at Coursera

Learn secure programming principles with UC Davis in a 4-week course. Explore robust coding, common programming issues, and design principles. Labs included. Knowledge of C language beneficial.

• Coursera
• 15 hours 43 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Microcredential

Cybersecurity

2 reviews

Learn to build secure systems with a focus on hardware, software, and human-computer interface in this 35-week course from the University of Maryland. Includes hands-on exercises.

• Coursera
• 35 weeks, 2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 4 courses

Microcredential

Computer Security and Systems Management

2 reviews

Learn to design and audit secure enterprise systems with the University of Colorado's 22-week course. Gain real-world experience in major server OS management and security.

• Coursera
• 22 weeks, 2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 4 courses

Introduction to Cybersecurity for Business

1006 ratings at Coursera

Explore practical computer security with the University of Colorado System's 5-week course. Understand how businesses secure networks and prevent data breaches.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Microcredential

Cybersecurity

Learn the theories, tools, and techniques used to protect and defend information and information systems.

• Coursera
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Microcredential

Secure Coding Practices

UC Davis offers a 17-week course on secure coding practices, covering principles, threat modeling, cryptography, and exploiting vulnerabilities in C/C++ and Java.

• Coursera
• 17 weeks, 4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 4 courses

Identifying Security Vulnerabilities

167 ratings at Coursera

Learn secure programming, threat modeling, cryptography, and how to identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities in a 4-week course from UC Davis.

• Coursera
• 13 hours 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Identifying Security Vulnerabilities in C/C++Programming

79 ratings at Coursera

Improve your C/C++ coding skills with this 4-week course from UC Davis, focusing on identifying and remedying security vulnerabilities for robust, secure programming.

• Coursera
• 22 hours 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Exploiting and Securing Vulnerabilities in Java Applications

60 ratings at Coursera

Learn to exploit and secure Java applications in this 4-week course by University of California, Davis. Gain hands-on experience with OWASP's WebGoat, a deliberately vulnerable app.

• Coursera
• 23 hours 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)