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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


  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    DevOps and AI on AWS: Upgrading Apps with Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Amazon Bedrock, Responsible AI, Application Deployment, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Unit Testing, Amazon Web Services, Version Control, Generative AI, AI Integrations, LLM Application, DevOps, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Artificial Intelligence, Application Lifecycle Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    当代应用心理学

    Skills you'll gain: Human Factors, Consumer Behaviour, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Organizational Leadership, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychological Evaluations, Leadership and Management, Psychology, Marketing Psychology, Mental Health, Professional Development, Mental and Behavioral Health, Marketing, Leadership, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Workforce Development, Personal Attributes, Human Development, Social Sciences, Scientific Methods

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    97 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Building Test Automation Framework using Selenium and TestNG

    Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Test Script Development, Test Case, Selenium (Software), Software Testing, Test Tools, Maintainability, Code Reusability, Test Data, Debugging, Configuration Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    160 reviews

    Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Packt

    Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Project Controls, Project Documentation, Business Analysis Tools, Stakeholder Communications, Project Coordination, Requirements Management, Earned Value Management, Project Performance, Team Oriented, Plan Execution, Risk Management, Acceptance Testing, Product Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Leadership Studies, Kanban Principles, Waterfall Methodology, Team Leadership, Communication Planning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    84 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Business Continuity, Cryptographic Protocols, Network Security, Cryptography, Encryption, User Provisioning, Security Management, Penetration Testing, ISO/IEC 27001, Threat Management, Network Performance Management, Information Systems Security, Network Architecture, Cyber Operations, Data Management, Vulnerability Management, Software Development Methodologies, Cybersecurity, Configuration Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    162 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Equivalent Circuit Cell Model Simulation

    Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Mathematical Modeling, Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, Electronic Components, Electric Power Systems, Matlab, Model Optimization, Electrical Systems, Engineering Calculations, Laboratory Testing, Mathematical Software, Laboratory Research, Basic Electrical Systems, Estimation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    553 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Alberta

    Problem Solving, Python Programming, and Video Games

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Video Game Development, Game Design, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Problem Solving, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Program Development, Algorithms, Python Programming, Computer Science, Debugging, Test Planning, Functional Testing, Other Programming Languages

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    236 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Hacking and Patching

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Metasploit, Application Security, Security Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Scanning, Brute-force attacks, Secure Coding, Exploitation techniques, Software Design Patterns, Vulnerability Assessments, Memory Management, Amazon Web Services, SQL, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Operating Systems, Data Validation

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    279 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Evidence-based Toxicology

    Skills you'll gain: Process Validation, Verification And Validation, Laboratory Testing, Environmental Science, Research, Hazard Analysis, Safety Assurance, Scientific Methods, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Research Methodologies, Environmental Regulations, Research Design, Epidemiology, Risk Analysis, Data Synthesis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    122 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    GenAI for UX Designers

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience, User Experience Design, Wireframing, User Research, Persona (User Experience), Responsible AI, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Adobe XD, Usability Testing, Generative AI, Figma (Design Software), AI literacy, Prototyping, User Interface (UI) Design, Persona Development

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    118 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Materials Science for Technological Application

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Failure Analysis, Semiconductors, Manufacturing Processes, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Engineering, Structural Analysis, Production Process, Laboratory Testing, Mechanics, Physical Science, Process Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Reliability, Technical Standard

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    281 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    California Institute of the Arts

    Game Design Document: Define the Art & Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Prototyping, Software Design Documents, Video Game Development, Ideation, Conceptual Design, Software Visualization, Usability Testing, Graphic and Visual Design, Peer Review

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    295 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • DevOps and AI on AWS: Upgrading Apps with Generative AI: Amazon Web Services
  • 当代应用心理学: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Building Test Automation Framework using Selenium and TestNG: Coursera
  • Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM): Packt
  • CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional: Packt
  • Equivalent Circuit Cell Model Simulation: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Problem Solving, Python Programming, and Video Games: University of Alberta
  • Hacking and Patching: University of Colorado System
  • Evidence-based Toxicology: Johns Hopkins University
  • GenAI for UX Designers: Coursera

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