Penetration Testing Courses and Certifications

Penetration Testing - Exploitation

Learn exploitation phase of penetration testing, including the foundations of explorations, application debugging, reverse engineering, exploitation development and web application exploitation.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 8-10 hours a week
• Finished
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Penetration Testing - Post Exploitation

Learn post-exploitation phases of penetration testing, including Owning, Pivoting, Privilege Escalation and other advanced penetration testing topics.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 8-10 hours a week
• Finished
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Microcredential

Cybersecurity Fundamentals

Comprehensive cybersecurity program covering information security, network security, and penetration testing. Gain hands-on experience with Python scripting and tools for system defense and penetration.

• edX
• 46 weeks, 7-9 hours a week
• On-Demand
• $1,494.00
• 9 courses

Ethical Hacking

Master ethical hacking techniques to secure networks, attack methodologies, and implement countermeasures through hands-on exercises and practical applications.

• California Community Colleges System
• 18 weeks, 4 hours a week
• 13th Jan, 2025
• Paid Course

Advanced Ethical Hacking

Explore advanced ethical hacking techniques for Windows and Linux, including hands-on labs in system vulnerabilities, network attacks, and security testing.

• California Community Colleges System
• 17 weeks, 3 hours a week
• 17th Aug, 2024
• Paid Course

CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601) Cert Prep: 1 Threats, Attacks, and Vulnerabilities

1539 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Prepare for the first domain of the CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601) exam, Threats, Attacks, and Vulnerabilities.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 2-3 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Python for Penetration Testers

1383 ratings at Udemy

Learn to use Python for cybersecurity and penetration testing in this 1-2 hour course. Automate repetitive tasks and enhance your skills as a cybersecurity professional.

• Udemy
• 1 hour 57 minutes
• Finished
• Paid Course

CompTIA CySA+ (CS0-002) Cert Prep: 4 Software and Systems Security

Review essential software and systems security concepts and best practices as you prepare for the CySA+ (CS0-002) exam. Learn about software testing, encryption, and more.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 3-4 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

CISSP Cert Prep (2021): 6 Security Assessment and Testing

Use this course to help you prepare for the Security Assessment and Testing domain of the 2021 CISSP exam.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 2-3 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

CISM Cert Prep: 2 Information Risk Management

608 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Prepare to pass the Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) exam. Explore the detailed information you need to prepare for the Information Risk Management exam domain.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 3 hours 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Advanced Pen Testing Techniques for Active Directory

530 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Explore concrete, practical strategies for penetration testing Active Directory to prevent enterprise cybersecurity threats.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 1 hour 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Performing a Technical Security Audit and Assessment

489 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Discover a proven method for conducting thorough and effective technical information audits. Learn how to develop the testing methodology essential for technical security reviews.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 2 hours 43 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Offensive Hacking Unfolded - Become a Pro Pentester in 2023!

473 ratings at Udemy

Gain the ability to perform professional penetration testing and monetize your valuable ethical hacking talent easily!

• Udemy
• 10 hours 51 minutes
• Finished
• Paid Course

Ethical Hacking: Social Engineering

364 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Prevent identity theft and network intrusion by hackers. Learn what social engineering is, who is being targeted, and how attacks are orchestrated.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 1 hour 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Cybersecurity Careers: Become a Penetration Tester

349 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Explore the skills and knowledge that you need in order to become a penetration tester (pen tester).

• LinkedIn Learning
• 37 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available