Cryptography courses can help you learn encryption techniques, hashing algorithms, digital signatures, and secure communication protocols. You can build skills in threat modeling, cryptanalysis, and implementing security measures to protect sensitive data. Many courses introduce tools like OpenSSL, GnuPG, and various programming libraries that facilitate secure coding practices and help you apply cryptographic principles in real-world applications.

Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Vulnerability Assessments, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Management, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, Mobile Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Penetration Testing, Exploitation techniques, Brute-force attacks, Microsoft Intune (Mobile Device Management Software), Network Security, Cryptography, Threat Management, Threat Detection, Cloud Security
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Cyber Security Assessment, Brute-force attacks, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Scripting, Algorithms, Data Structures, File I/O, File Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Key Management, Application Security, Python Programming, Brute-force attacks, Algorithms, Data Integrity
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Brute-force attacks, Data Integrity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Python Programming, Data Security
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Amazon Web Services, Encryption, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon S3, Data Security, Cryptography, Personally Identifiable Information
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Transaction Processing, Network Protocols, Encryption, Data Structures, Distributed Computing, Virtual Environment, Data Integrity, Emerging Technologies, Data Validation, Algorithms, Verification And Validation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Hardware Design, Security Engineering, Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Exploit development, Cryptography, Encryption, Exploitation techniques, Technical Design, Emerging Technologies, System Design and Implementation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Data Integrity, Encryption, Authentications, Information Assurance, Data Security, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Ball State University
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Application Security, Encryption, Authentications, Cybersecurity, Data Encryption Standard, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Email Security, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Key Management, Application Development, Public Key Infrastructure, Data Integrity
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Application Management, Cyber Attacks, Emerging Technologies, Financial Trading, Digital Assets, Cyber Security Assessment, FinTech, Transaction Processing, Data Integrity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Probability & Statistics, Data Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Probability, Algorithms, Algebra
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks