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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


  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Analizar e incrementar - Parte 1

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Process Improvement and Optimization, Process Analysis, Six Sigma Methodology, Process Improvement, Lean Methodologies, Process Optimization, Lean Manufacturing, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Process Controls, Analysis, Regression Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Production Process, Statistical Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Inference

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    67 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    Edureka

    Mastering Angular Development

    Skills you'll gain: Angular, Application Deployment, JavaScript Frameworks, Software Testing, Test Tools, Web Development Tools, Unit Testing, Application Performance Management, CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Web Applications, TypeScript, Ajax, Application Lifecycle Management, Secure Coding, Web Development, Code Coverage, Software Architecture, Command-Line Interface, Version Control

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    CompTIA CySA+ (CS0-003)

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Incident Management, Secure Coding, Cyber Security Assessment, Incident Management, Security Testing, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Systems Development Life Cycle, Cyber Governance, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks, Network Infrastructure

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    17 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    GenAI for Cybersecurity Analysts

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Assessment, Responsible AI, Cybersecurity, AI Integrations, Threat Detection, Incident Response, AI Security, AI literacy, Generative AI, Security Testing, Risking

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    28 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Infosec

    Advanced Python - Reconnaissance

    Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Penetration Testing, Brute-force attacks, Cyber Operations, Scripting, Cybersecurity, Scripting Languages, Python Programming, Automation

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    55 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Software Architecture for Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Service Level, Databases, Database Development, Database Management, Acceptance Testing, Data Architecture, Software Engineering, Web Applications, Performance Testing, Scalability, Software Systems, Microservices, Software Architecture, System Testing, Distributed Computing, Data Infrastructure, System Monitoring, Functional Requirement, Application Deployment, Big Data

    Build toward a degree

    3.5
    Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    107 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Human Factors & Usability Engineering: Designing for Humans

    Skills you'll gain: Usability, Usability Testing, Problem Solving, Human Factors, Human Computer Interaction, Human Centered Design, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Creativity, User Centered Design, Creative Problem-Solving, Kinesiology, Sensory Systems Analysis, UI/UX Research, User Research, Creative Thinking, Decision Making, Display Devices, Exercise Science, Accident Prevention, Mitigation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    55 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • S

    SkillUp

    UX/UI Design Fundamentals: Usability and Visual Principles

    Skills you'll gain: User Research, UI/UX Research, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Interface (UI), User Experience, UI/UX Strategy, Persona (User Experience), User Centered Design, Usability, User Flows, User Interface (UI) Design, Responsive Web Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Interactive Design, Interaction Design, Layout Design, Design Elements And Principles, Typography, Prototyping

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Customer Insights: Quantitative Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Product Development, Design Thinking, Market Research, Revenue Forecasting, Market Opportunities, Quantitative Research, Customer Insights, User Research, Consumer Behaviour, Ideation, Market Analysis, Target Market, Forecasting, Innovation, Target Audience, Needs Assessment, Analysis, Data Collection, Decision Making

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    33 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 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

  • E

    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Excel Modeling for Professionals: Best Practices & Pitfalls

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Data Modeling, Verification And Validation, Financial Modeling, Business Modeling, Spreadsheet Software, Technical Documentation, Data Validation, Data Integrity, Data Management, Business Reporting, Data Visualization

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    37 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • W

    Whizlabs

    Deploying Microservices to Kubernetes using Azure DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Azure DevOps Pipelines, Kubernetes, Azure DevOps, Node.JS, CI/CD, DevOps, Microsoft Azure, Devops Tools, Test Planning, Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, Application Lifecycle Management, Microservices, Containerization, Software Testing, Debugging, Software Development Tools, Cloud Deployment, Scripting, Version Control

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Analizar e incrementar - Parte 1: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Mastering Angular Development: Edureka
  • CompTIA CySA+ (CS0-003): Packt
  • GenAI for Cybersecurity Analysts: Coursera
  • Advanced Python - Reconnaissance: Infosec
  • Software Architecture for Big Data: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Human Factors & Usability Engineering: Designing for Humans: Arizona State University
  • UX/UI Design Fundamentals: Usability and Visual Principles: SkillUp
  • Customer Insights: Quantitative Techniques: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Game Design Document: Define the Art & Concepts: California Institute of the Arts

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