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25 Best Vulnerability Assessment Courses Online

We compared 25 Vulnerability Assessment courses currently listed on Coursera, Udemy and edX, priced from $19.99 to $49.00. 6 come from a named university or institution, including University of Colorado System, Minnesota State University, Mankato and The State University of New York. They are ordered by our CourseAsk score, which is built from how thoroughly each course describes what it teaches, whether it comes from a named institution, and how it compares on price — not from star ratings, which our course data does not include.

Courses compared
25
Price range
$19.99 – $49.00
Providers
Coursera, Udemy, edX
Last updated
5 Sep 2026
How these 25 courses were chosen

Every course below is a real, currently listed course from Coursera, Udemy, edX, matched to "vulnerability assessment" by our catalog and ordered by our CourseAsk score. Courses whose own title names the topic rank above those only tagged with it.

The grade on each entry scores how much the provider publishes about the course before you pay — the length and detail of the description, whether it lists learning outcomes and objectives — and whether a named university or institution stands behind it. A is fully documented and institution-backed; E is little more than a title and a price. Courses with almost nothing published are left ungraded rather than marked down, because an unknown course and a poor one are not the same thing.

There are no star ratings on this page — the course feeds we license do not include them, and we would rather leave a column out than fill it with a number we cannot stand behind. What we do have is price: these range from $19.99 to $49.00, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.

  1. 1
    Coursera Certificate Grade B

    Vulnerability Assessment and Management

    Offered by Edureka

    This program equips cybersecurity professionals, IT teams, and system administrators with the foundational knowledge and practical skills needed to identify, analyze, and remediate vulnerabilities across modern enterpris...

    $49.00
    listed price
  2. 2
    Udemy Certificate Grade B Lowest price here

    Vulnerability Assessment

    Vulnerability assessments define, identify, classify, and prioritize flaws and vulnerabilities in applications, devices, and networks that can expose organizations, their products, services, code, and applications, to at...

    $19.99
    listed price
  3. 3
    Coursera Certificate Grade A University-backed

    Fundamentals of Computer Network Security

    Offered by University of Colorado System

    This specialization in intended for IT professionals, computer programmers, managers, IT security professionals who like to move up ladder, who are seeking to develop network system security skills. Through four courses,...

    $49.00
    listed price
  4. 4
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    Everyday Cybersecurity: Protecting People, Data & Business

    Offered by Minnesota State University, Mankato

    This 3-course Specialization builds practical cybersecurity skills for professionals without a technical background who work with data, manage teams, or make operational decisions—including managers, office administrator...

    $49.00
    listed price
  5. 5
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    Disaster, Crisis, and Emergency Preparedness Communication

    Offered by The State University of New York

    This course will introduce you to basic concepts of emergency management, planning, and crisis risk communication. You will understand the definitions of and operational challenges associated with disasters and public he...

    $49.00
    listed price
  6. 6
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    Cyber Security: Essentials for AI

    Offered by Macquarie University

    This Specialization brings together three advanced courses Cyber Security: Application of AI, Cyber Security: Security of AI, and Cyber Security: Data Security and Information Privacy, to give learners a comprehensive fo...

    $49.00
    listed price
  7. 7
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    Computer Security and Systems Management

    Offered by University of Colorado System

    The Computer Security and Systems Management Specialization focuses on computing in an enterprise environment. Combining both theory and real world experience and architecture, the courses will prepare you to design and...

    $49.00
    listed price
  8. 8
    Coursera Certificate Grade B

    Application Security Testing and Debugging

    Offered by STARWEAVER

    In today's digital landscape, application security is not optional, it's essential. With cyber threats evolving rapidly and data breaches making headlines daily, organizations desperately need skilled professionals who u...

    $49.00
    listed price
  9. 9
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Foundations of Information Security and Incident Handling

    Offered by Packt

    Updated in May 2025. This course now features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as yo...

    $49.00
    listed price
  10. 10
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Intro to IoT Pentesting

    Offered by Packt

    Updated in May 2025. This course now features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as yo...

    $49.00
    listed price
  11. 11
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    An Introduction to Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux

    Offered by Packt

    This course now features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through th...

    $49.00
    listed price
  12. 12
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Kali Linux

    Offered by Board Infinity

    "Introduction to Kali Linux" is a meticulously designed course to guide beginners through the essentials of Kali Linux, a powerful tool for cybersecurity. Spanning two modules, the course begins with a comprehensive intr...

    $49.00
    listed price
  13. 13
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Vulnerability Types and Concepts

    Offered by Packt

    Updated in May 2025. This course now features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as yo...

    $49.00
    listed price
  14. 14
    Coursera Certificate Grade B

    Advanced Security Practices: Risk & Endpoint Security

    Offered by John Wiley & Sons

    This course provides thorough preparation for the CASP+ CAS-004 exam, focusing on advanced security strategies, techniques, and real-world applications. The course covers crucial concepts in risk management, endpoint sec...

    $49.00
    listed price
  15. 15
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B University-backed

    Cloud Data Security

    Offered by University of Minnesota

    This course gives learners an opportunity to explore data security in the cloud. In this course, learners will: * Dive into the data services offered by cloud providers and compare their security features. * Analyze a da...

    $49.00
    listed price
  16. 16
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Ethical Hacking

    Offered by LearnKartS

    Practice ethical hacking concepts using real-world tools, guided labs, and simulated attack scenarios designed for beginners. This Ethical Hacking Specialization is suitable for those who want to become ethical hackers....

    $49.00
    listed price
  17. 17
    Coursera Certificate Grade B

    Cybersecurity Prevention and Detection

    Offered by Pearson

    In this course, learners gain expertise in analyzing indicators of potential malicious activity and threat intelligence to effectively detect, investigate, and respond to cyber threats, ensuring the protection of your or...

    $49.00
    listed price
  18. 18
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Generative AI for Penetration Testing: Red Team

    Offered by LearnQuest

    Discover how generative AI is revolutionizing penetration testing. In this hands-on course, you’ll learn how red teams are leveraging AI to streamline every phase of an attack—from information gathering to vulnerability...

    $49.00
    listed price
  19. 19
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    ChatGPT for SOC Analyst - Master Cyber Security with AI

    Offered by Packt

    Enhance your cybersecurity skills and accelerate your SOC Analyst career by harnessing the power of ChatGPT. This course dives into how AI can streamline incident investigations, automate responses, and optimize threat d...

    $49.00
    listed price
  20. 20
    Coursera Certificate Grade B

    Cyber Threat Intelligence and Incident Response

    Offered by Edureka

    The Cyber Threat Intelligence and Incident Response Specialization equips learners with practical, job-ready skills to identify cyber threats, assess vulnerabilities, and respond effectively to security incidents across...

    $49.00
    listed price
  21. 21
    Coursera Certificate Grade B

    The Ultimate Kali Linux Book

    Offered by Packt

    This Specialization offers a structured journey through ethical hacking using Kali Linux, progressing from foundational concepts to advanced techniques. The first course introduces ethical hacking principles, lab setup,...

    $49.00
    listed price
  22. 22
    Coursera Certificate Grade B

    Activos, amenazas y vulnerabilidades

    Offered by Google

    En este quinto curso del Certificado de Ciberseguridad de Google, explorarás los conceptos de activos, amenazas y vulnerabilidades. Primero conocerás cómo se clasifican los activos. Luego, te profundizarás sobre las amen...

    $49.00
    listed price
  23. 23
    Coursera Bootcamp Grade B

    The Complete Ethical Hacking Bootcamp: Beginner To Advanced

    Offered by Packt

    Updated in May 2025. This course now features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as yo...

    $49.00
    listed price
  24. 24
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Cybersecurity Fundamentals with Cisco Tools

    Offered by Board Infinity

    This specialization provides comprehensive training in cybersecurity operations, risk assessment, and strategic risk management, equipping learners with the skills to identify, analyze, and mitigate modern cyber threats....

    $49.00
    listed price
  25. 25
    edX Certificate Grade B University-backed

    Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Cybersecurity Penetration Testing

    Offered by Maryville University

    In the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Cybersecurity Penetration Testing, you'll gain practical skills that are critical for identifying and addressing vulnerabilities in software and networks. This course is designed...

Best Vulnerability Assessment Courses Online compared

# Course Provider Offered by Price
1 Vulnerability Assessment and Management Coursera Edureka $49.00 View →
2 Vulnerability Assessment Udemy $19.99 View →
3 Fundamentals of Computer Network Security Coursera University of Colorado System $49.00 View →
4 Everyday Cybersecurity: Protecting People, Data & Business Coursera Minnesota State University, Mankato $49.00 View →
5 Disaster, Crisis, and Emergency Preparedness Communication Coursera The State University of New York $49.00 View →
6 Cyber Security: Essentials for AI Coursera Macquarie University $49.00 View →
7 Computer Security and Systems Management Coursera University of Colorado System $49.00 View →
8 Application Security Testing and Debugging Coursera STARWEAVER $49.00 View →
9 Foundations of Information Security and Incident Handling Coursera Packt $49.00 View →
10 Intro to IoT Pentesting Coursera Packt $49.00 View →
11 An Introduction to Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux Coursera Packt $49.00 View →
12 Kali Linux Coursera Board Infinity $49.00 View →
13 Vulnerability Types and Concepts Coursera Packt $49.00 View →
14 Advanced Security Practices: Risk & Endpoint Security Coursera John Wiley & Sons $49.00 View →
15 Cloud Data Security Coursera University of Minnesota $49.00 View →
16 Ethical Hacking Coursera LearnKartS $49.00 View →
17 Cybersecurity Prevention and Detection Coursera Pearson $49.00 View →
18 Generative AI for Penetration Testing: Red Team Coursera LearnQuest $49.00 View →
19 ChatGPT for SOC Analyst - Master Cyber Security with AI Coursera Packt $49.00 View →
20 Cyber Threat Intelligence and Incident Response Coursera Edureka $49.00 View →
21 The Ultimate Kali Linux Book Coursera Packt $49.00 View →
22 Activos, amenazas y vulnerabilidades Coursera Google $49.00 View →
23 The Complete Ethical Hacking Bootcamp: Beginner To Advanced Coursera Packt $49.00 View →
24 Cybersecurity Fundamentals with Cisco Tools Coursera Board Infinity $49.00 View →
25 Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Cybersecurity Penetration Testing edX Maryville University View →

Prices shown are the provider's listed price when we last updated this page. Confirm on their site before enrolling.

What the prices here tell you

The 24 priced courses on this page run from $19.99 to $49.00, with the middle of the range around $49.00 — a spread of $29.01. The options are closely priced, so cost is unlikely to be your deciding factor. A higher price on this page usually reflects who is behind the course rather than how much material it contains, so it is worth opening two or three at different price points and comparing their syllabus before deciding.

Who is behind these courses

These courses come from Coursera, Udemy and edX. The platforms differ in how they sell: some charge once per course, others expect a subscription, and the listed price is not always what you pay at checkout after a promotion. 6 of these are produced by a named university or institution, including University of Colorado System, Minnesota State University, Mankato and The State University of New York — which usually means a fixed syllabus and a recognised certificate, rather than an individual instructor’s own course.

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Open the provider’s own page and check three things this comparison cannot tell you: when the course was last updated, what the syllabus actually covers in its later sections, and what recent learners say. Prices shown here are the provider’s listed price when we last rebuilt this page on 5 September 2026 — they change often, and a promotion can move them substantially. We earn a commission if you enrol through our links, which costs you nothing and never affects the order courses appear in.

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