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Pen Testing Courses

Pen testing courses can help you learn vulnerability assessment, network security, and ethical hacking techniques. You can build skills in penetration testing methodologies, risk analysis, and incident response strategies. Many courses introduce tools like Metasploit, Wireshark, and Burp Suite, that support identifying and exploiting security weaknesses in systems and applications. By engaging with these tools, you can practice practical work that enhance your ability to secure networks and protect sensitive data.


Popular Pen Testing Courses and Certifications


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    Infosec

    Cybersecurity Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Policies, Linux Commands, Cyber Security Assessment, Command-Line Interface, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Linux, Risk Management Framework, Operating System Administration, Network Monitoring, Security Management, Operating Systems, Cyber Risk, Cloud Services, Threat Management, General Networking, Windows PowerShell, Cyber Governance, Unix Commands

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    662 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Performance Assessment in the Virtual Classroom

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Data Management, Learning Management Systems, Performance Testing, Virtual Environment, Data Analysis Software, Technology Strategies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    503 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Olay

    Cosmetic Formulation Science

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Experience, Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Procedures, Laboratory Testing, Chemistry, Safety Standards, Analytical Chemistry, Safety Assurance, Materials science, Product Testing, Personal protective equipment, Record Keeping, Product Development, Systems Of Measurement, Innovation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    119 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Austral

    Desarrollo de páginas con Angular

    Skills you'll gain: Angular, JavaScript Frameworks, Continuous Integration, TypeScript, JSON, Application Frameworks, Restful API, Test Automation, Web Services, Unit Testing, Web Applications, NoSQL, API Gateway, UI Components, Event-Driven Programming, Routing Protocols, Data Validation

    3.1
    Rating, 3.1 out of 5 stars
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    141 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Codio

    Software Engineering Tools and Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Model View Controller, CI/CD, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Continuous Integration, Cucumber (Software), Postman API Platform, Ansible, Software Testing, OAuth, Web Development Tools, Behavior-Driven Development, Restful API, Application Performance Management, Prometheus (Software), Authentications, Package and Software Management, Cloud API, Javascript, Software Engineering

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    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    55 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Software Engineering: Modeling Software Systems using UML

    Skills you'll gain: Requirements Analysis, Unified Modeling Language, Object Oriented Design, Functional Requirement, Data Modeling, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Systems Development Life Cycle, System Requirements, Software Development, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Project Planning, Project Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    349 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    SQL Problem Solving

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Quality, Complex Problem Solving, Data Visualization, JSON, Query Languages, Business Metrics, Business Reporting, Data Cleansing, Data Presentation, Forecasting, Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Debugging

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Queen Mary University of London

    Research Methodologies

    Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Research Methodologies, Surveys, Science and Research, Data Collection, Focus Group, Research, Market Research, Research Design, Sample Size Determination, Interviewing Skills, Probability & Statistics, Case Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    621 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    Core Java for Complete Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Java, Unit Testing, Debugging, Maintainability, Software Development, Secure Coding, Software Testing, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Test Case, Application Development, Authentications, Application Security, Android Development, Cryptography, Software Design Patterns

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    80 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Web Design for Everybody Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Browser Compatibility, Web Design, Front-End Web Development, User Interface (UI), Verification And Validation, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Application Frameworks, Usability, Code Review, Javascript

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Swift 5 iOS Application Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Apple iOS, JSON, Swift Programming, Apple Xcode, iOS Development, Responsive Web Design, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unit Testing, Programming Principles, Transaction Processing, Database Application, Mobile Development, User Interface (UI), Application Development, UI Components, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Storage, Data Modeling

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    911 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Manchester

    Protecting the World: Introducing Corrosion Science and Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Oil and Gas, Environmental Engineering, Process Engineering, Materials science, Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Failure Analysis, Industrial Design, Engineering Calculations, Chemistry, Environmental Issue, Laboratory Testing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    946 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular pen testing courses

  • Cybersecurity Foundations: Infosec
  • Performance Assessment in the Virtual Classroom: University of California, Irvine
  • Cosmetic Formulation Science: Olay
  • Desarrollo de páginas con Angular: Universidad Austral
  • Software Engineering Tools and Practices: Codio
  • Software Engineering: Modeling Software Systems using UML: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • SQL Problem Solving: University of California, Davis
  • Research Methodologies: Queen Mary University of London
  • Core Java for Complete Beginners: LearnKartS
  • Web Design for Everybody Capstone: University of Michigan

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