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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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    Akamai Technologies, Inc.

    Introduction to IT Security

    Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Incident Response, Network Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Authentications, Vulnerability Assessments, Encryption, Firewall, Identity and Access Management, Hardening, Threat Detection, Disaster Recovery, Public Key Infrastructure, Mobile Security, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management

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    21 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Talend

    Talend Data Integration Certification Preparation training

    Skills you'll gain: Metadata Management, Data Manipulation, Data Integration, Extract, Transform, Load, Database Management Systems, Data Transformation, Data Access, Context Management, Data Migration, Data Pipelines, Dataflow, Data Validation, Version Control

    4.6
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    CISSP Crash Course

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Application Security, Secure Coding, Security Testing, Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Engineering, Security Controls, Risk Management Framework, Cybersecurity, Authentications, Threat Modeling, Network Security, Risk Management, Infrastructure Security, Data Security, Continuous Monitoring, Software Development Life Cycle, Authorization (Computing), Cryptography

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Welding Processes in Heavy Manufacturing & Quality Controls

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Automation, Internet Of Things, Manufacturing Standards, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing Operations, Construction Inspection, Process Control, Product Testing, Materials science, Big Data

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Selenium WebDriver with Java and Frameworks for all levels

    Skills you'll gain: Ajax, Gherkin (Scripting Language), Test Tools, Test Script Development, Debugging, Integration Testing, Software Design Patterns, Test Data, Scripting, Web Development Tools, Data Structures, Automation, SQL, MySQL

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Advanced Malware and Network Anomaly Detection

    Skills you'll gain: Anomaly Detection, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Malware Protection, Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Detection, Network Analysis, AI Security, Applied Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Network Security, Unsupervised Learning, Performance Testing, Analysis, Classification Algorithms, Microsoft Windows

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Skillshare

    Adobe Illustrator Basics for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Color Theory, Creative Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Data Import/Export, Logo Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Scalability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    INSEAD

    Web3 and Blockchain in Global Commerce

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Digital Assets, Financial Inclusion, Supply Chain, Governance, Supply Chain Management, Business Transformation, FinTech, Business Analysis, Market Opportunities, Competitive Analysis, Interoperability, Business Leadership, Strategic Partnership, Emerging Technologies, Strategic Leadership, Stakeholder Analysis, Market Analysis, Case Studies, E-Commerce

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    72 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Capstone Project: Applying UI/UX Design in the Real World

    Skills you'll gain: User Research, Design Thinking, UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, Wireframing, Mockups, User Experience Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Prototyping, Figma (Design Software), User Flows, Persona Development, Scalability

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

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Introducción a la mecánica de suelos

    Skills you'll gain: Civil Engineering, Hydrology, Engineering Analysis, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanics, Hydraulics, Materials science, Laboratory Testing, Construction, Mathematical Modeling

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Statistics and Data Analysis with Excel: Intermediate

    Skills you'll gain: Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Visualization, Statistical Inference, Data Visualization Software, Correlation Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Probability & Statistics, Regression Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Analysis, Excel Formulas, Statistical Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Trend Analysis, Forecasting, Variance Analysis

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Securing AI and Advanced Topics

    Skills you'll gain: Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), AI Security, Generative AI, Fraud detection, Model Evaluation, Feature Engineering, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Data Preprocessing, Anomaly Detection, Security Testing, Applied Machine Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Performance Tuning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to IT Security: Akamai Technologies, Inc.
  • Talend Data Integration Certification Preparation training: Talend
  • CISSP Crash Course: Packt
  • Welding Processes in Heavy Manufacturing & Quality Controls: L&T EduTech
  • Selenium WebDriver with Java and Frameworks for all levels: Packt
  • Advanced Malware and Network Anomaly Detection: Johns Hopkins University
  • Adobe Illustrator Basics for Beginners: Skillshare
  • Web3 and Blockchain in Global Commerce: INSEAD
  • Capstone Project: Applying UI/UX Design in the Real World : IBM
  • Introducción a la mecánica de suelos: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

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