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25 Best Digital Forensics Courses Online

We compared 25 Digital Forensics courses currently listed on Coursera, Udemy and edX, priced from $19.99 to $249.00. 3 come from a named university or institution, including Macquarie University, University of Maryland Baltimore County and The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. 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 – $249.00
Providers
Coursera, Udemy, edX
Last updated
18 Sep 2026
How these 25 courses were chosen

Every course below is a real, currently listed course from Coursera, Udemy, edX, matched to "digital forensics" 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 $249.00, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.

  1. 1
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    Cyber Security: Digital Forensics

    Offered by Macquarie University

    • Watch our course introduction video before you enroll! (copy and paste into browser) https://vimeo.com/1176032770 Digital Forensics: Investigate. Recover. Protect. This course equips law enforcement professionals, IT a...

    $49.00
    listed price
  2. 2
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Digital Forensics for Pentesters - Hands-On Learning

    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
  3. 3
    Udemy Certificate Grade B Lowest price here

    Mastering Digital Forensics & eDiscovery for Investigations

    Dive into the world of digital forensics and eDiscovery with this course, designed for aspiring professionals in digital forensics, law enforcement, cybersecurity, or IT. This course covers the essential aspects of foren...

    $19.99
    listed price
  4. 4
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    Python: Digital Forensics & Binary Exploits with Python

    Python is uniquely positioned as a programming language to perform cyber investigations and perform forensic analysis. Unleash the power of Python by using popular libraries and Python tools to help you create efficient...

    $199.99
    listed price
  5. 5
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    Digital Forensics & Incident Response (DFIR) Masterclass

    Become a Certified Digital Forensics & Incident Response Professional with this all-practical, real-world DFIR masterclass. This beginner-friendly course teaches you how to investigate and analyze cyberattacks just l...

    $69.99
    listed price
  6. 6
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade C University-backed

    Integrated Cybersecurity: From Physical Safeguards to Digital Forensics and Governance

    Offered by University of Maryland Baltimore County

    This course examines a wide range of topics in cybersecurity, including physical security, physical access control, vulnerability scans, digital forensics, and security standards and frameworks.

    $249.00
    listed price
  7. 7
    Udemy Certificate Grade C

    Fundaments of Digital Forensics

    Digital forensics, is an introduction to computer forensics and investigation, and provides a taster in understanding how to conduct investigations to correctly gather, analyze and present digital evidence to both busine...

    $19.99
    listed price
  8. 8
    Udemy Certificate Grade C

    Simulado Certified Digital Forensics Professional

    Simulado Certified Digital Forensics Professional (eCDFP). A análise forense digital é a ciência de identificar, preservar, analisar e apresentar evidências digitais de forma legalmente aceitável em investigações crimina...

    $34.99
    listed price
  9. 9
    Udemy Certificate Grade C

    Digital Forensics & Computer Forensics: Complete Course

    Uncover Cybercrime, Analyze Digital Evidence & Master the Art of Cyber ForensicsDo you want to excel in digital forensics and become an expert in cybercrime investigations? Are you preparing to advance your career in...

    $19.99
    listed price
  10. 10
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade D

    Digital Forensics Essentials (DFE)

    Offered by EC-Council

    Digital Forensics Essentials (DFE) is a first-of-its-kind MOOC certification that offers foundational knowledge and skills on digital forensics with add-on labs for hands-on experience.

    $129.00
    listed price
  11. 11
    Coursera Certificate Grade A University-backed

    Cyber Security: Essentials for Forensics

    Offered by Macquarie University

    This Specialization brings together three industry-relevant courses Digital Forensics, Mobile Security, and AI for Cyber Security to provide you with a complete foundation in modern cyber investigations. You’ll explore t...

    $49.00
    listed price
  12. 12
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    FinTech Security and Regulation (RegTech)

    Offered by The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    This course "FinTech Security and Regulation (RegTech)" help you to understand RegTech and to become more confident and persuasive in your ability to analyze and make recommendations to executives within the finance indu...

    $49.00
    listed price
  13. 13
    Coursera Certificate Grade B

    Business Security, Governance, & Incident Response

    Offered by Total Seminars

    This Security+ Business Security, Governance & Incident Response course covers business continuity, security governance, risk and compliance, automation, change management, incident response, and digital forensics, bring...

    $49.00
    listed price
  14. 14
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    NIST Cybersecurity and Risk Management Frameworks

    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
  15. 15
    Coursera Certificate Grade B

    Cybersecurity Analyst

    Offered by Edureka

    The Cybersecurity Analyst Specialization equips learners with job-ready skills to detect, analyze, and respond to modern cyber threats in enterprise environments. Aligned with real-world SOC practices, it integrates thre...

    $49.00
    listed price
  16. 16
    Coursera Certificate Grade B

    IT Fundamentals for Cybersecurity

    Offered by IBM

    There are a growing number of exciting, well-paying jobs in today’s security industry that do not require a traditional college degree. Forbes estimates that there will be as many as 3.5 million unfilled positions in the...

    $49.00
    listed price
  17. 17
    Coursera Certificate Grade B

    Cybersecurity Operations and Controls

    Offered by LearnKartS

    Strengthen your security expertise with a hands-on journey into Cybersecurity Operations and Controls. This course provides you with technical depth and hands-on experiences of defense tools and techniques that will enab...

    $49.00
    listed price
  18. 18
    Coursera Certificate Grade B

    Certified Incident Handler (ECIH) v2

    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
  19. 19
    Coursera Certificate Grade B

    Cybersecurity Case Studies and Capstone Project

    Offered by IBM

    Gain the real-world experience of cybersecurity analysis employers look for with this hands-on capstone course. In this course, you’ll analyze real-life breach response case studies in areas such as phishing, vishing, po...

    $49.00
    listed price
  20. 20
    Coursera Certificate Grade B

    Security Analyst Fundamentals

    Offered by IBM

    There are a growing number of exciting, well-paying jobs in today’s security industry that do not require a traditional college degree. Forbes estimates that there will be as many as 3.5 million unfilled positions in the...

    $49.00
    listed price
  21. 21
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Examens Blancs Non Officiels pour C|HFI™

    AVIS DE NON-RESPONSABILITÉ : Ce cours n'est pas affilié, sponsorisé ou approuvé par EC-Council. "EC-Council", "CHFI" et "Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator" sont des marques déposées d'EC-Council International Limite...

    $199.99
    listed price
  22. 22
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    Cybersecurity: GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE) 2026!

    The GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE) Practice Exam Course is a focused exam-preparation program designed to help you confidently pass the GCFE certification. This course provides realistic multiple-choice question...

    $19.99
    listed price
  23. 23
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST): Cybersecurity

    Are you looking to kickstart your career in cybersecurity? Our Cisco Certified Support Technician: Cybersecurity (CCST) course is specifically designed for entry-level technicians, students, interns, and IT professionals...

    $24.99
    listed price
  24. 24
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    Cisco CBROPS (200-201) Domain 3: Host-Based Analysis

    What you’ll learnChoose and operate endpoint controls (HIDS/HIPS/AV, host firewalls, allow-listing, sandboxing) as part of defense-in-depth.Apply Windows/Linux internals in real scenarios: processes, services, registry,...

    $79.99
    listed price
  25. 25
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    CISO - Certified Information Security Officer (Updated)

    This is an Unofficial Course.This course is designed to provide a complete roadmap for aspiring and current security leaders who want to advance their careers into the role of CISO. It covers all domains of the Certified...

    $19.99
    listed price

Best Digital Forensics Courses Online compared

# Course Provider Offered by Price
1 Cyber Security: Digital Forensics Coursera Macquarie University $49.00 View →
2 Digital Forensics for Pentesters - Hands-On Learning Coursera Packt $49.00 View →
3 Mastering Digital Forensics & eDiscovery for Investigations Udemy $19.99 View →
4 Python: Digital Forensics & Binary Exploits with Python Udemy $199.99 View →
5 Digital Forensics & Incident Response (DFIR) Masterclass Udemy $69.99 View →
6 Integrated Cybersecurity: From Physical Safeguards to Digital Forensic... edX University of Maryland Baltimore County $249.00 View →
7 Fundaments of Digital Forensics Udemy $19.99 View →
8 Simulado Certified Digital Forensics Professional Udemy $34.99 View →
9 Digital Forensics & Computer Forensics: Complete Course Udemy $19.99 View →
10 Digital Forensics Essentials (DFE) edX EC-Council $129.00 View →
11 Cyber Security: Essentials for Forensics Coursera Macquarie University $49.00 View →
12 FinTech Security and Regulation (RegTech) Coursera The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology $49.00 View →
13 Business Security, Governance, & Incident Response Coursera Total Seminars $49.00 View →
14 NIST Cybersecurity and Risk Management Frameworks Coursera Packt $49.00 View →
15 Cybersecurity Analyst Coursera Edureka $49.00 View →
16 IT Fundamentals for Cybersecurity Coursera IBM $49.00 View →
17 Cybersecurity Operations and Controls Coursera LearnKartS $49.00 View →
18 Certified Incident Handler (ECIH) v2 Coursera Packt $49.00 View →
19 Cybersecurity Case Studies and Capstone Project Coursera IBM $49.00 View →
20 Security Analyst Fundamentals Coursera IBM $49.00 View →
21 Examens Blancs Non Officiels pour C|HFI™ Udemy $199.99 View →
22 Cybersecurity: GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE) 2026! Udemy $19.99 View →
23 Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST): Cybersecurity Udemy $24.99 View →
24 Cisco CBROPS (200-201) Domain 3: Host-Based Analysis Udemy $79.99 View →
25 CISO - Certified Information Security Officer (Updated) Udemy $19.99 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 25 priced courses on this page run from $19.99 to $249.00, with the middle of the range around $49.00 — a spread of $229.01. That is a wide gap for one subject. 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. 3 of these are produced by a named university or institution, including Macquarie University, University of Maryland Baltimore County and The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology — 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 18 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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