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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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    Fractal Analytics

    Modern Data Strategy for Enterprise Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Vector Databases, Responsible AI, Data Strategy, Data Ethics, Data Management, Data Architecture, Data Security, Generative AI, AI Security, Generative AI Agents, Data Governance, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Interoperability, Data Store, AI Workflows, Enterprise Architecture, AI Enablement, Metadata Management, Data Pipelines, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Learn to Code with Ruby

    Skills you'll gain: Ruby (Programming Language), File I/O, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Ruby on Rails, Debugging, Software Design Patterns, Software Documentation, Testability, Scripting Languages, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Development Testing, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Scripting, Apple Xcode, Web Development, Program Development, Package and Software Management

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    17 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Exploit Development, Malware, & Defensive Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Exploit development, Penetration Testing, Malware Protection, Network Monitoring, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Scanning, Network Security, Network Protocols, Network Analysis, Scripting, Remote Access Systems, Python Programming

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Real-Time Project for Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Systems Architecture, Software Design, Software Architecture, Verification And Validation, System Design and Implementation, Code Review, Real Time Data, Performance Testing, Linux, Performance Tuning, Computer Vision, Debugging

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    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    ISC2

    Information Technologies and Security in Healthcare Settings

    Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Health Information Management, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Data Management, Health Care, Cloud Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Regulatory Compliance, Information Privacy, Information Management, Data Security, Interoperability, Electronic Medical Record, Records Management, Security Controls, Information Technology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    ChatGPT for Offensive Security

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), AI Security, Responsible AI, API Testing, Penetration Testing, OpenAI, OpenAI API, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Scanning, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Statistical Analysis and Advanced Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Logistic Regression, R Programming, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Modeling, R (Software), Statistics, Predictive Modeling, Generative AI, Forecasting, Descriptive Statistics, Power BI

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Comprehensive Automation and Continuous Integration

    Skills you'll gain: Jenkins, Selenium (Software), GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Performance Testing, Continuous Integration, CI/CD, Apache Maven, Version Control, Java Programming, Test Automation, JUnit, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Integration Testing, Browser Compatibility

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Migrate to Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL using Database Migration Service

    Skills you'll gain: Data Migration, PostgreSQL, Google Cloud Platform, Database Administration, Database Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Data Management

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    LearnQuest

    Integrating Test-Driven Development into Your Workflow

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Delivery, Continuous Deployment, Continuous Integration, Test Driven Development (TDD), Agile Methodology, Test Automation, Unit Testing, Software Development, Software Development Methodologies, Code Review, Debugging, Python Programming, Version Control

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    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Electron and Ion Beam Characterization

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Analytical Testing, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Analytical Chemistry, Failure Analysis, Materials science, Electronics, Image Analysis, Laboratory Testing, Electronic Components, Laboratory Equipment, Quantitative Research, Scientific Visualization, Qualitative Research

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

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Programming Reactive Systems (Scala 2 version)

    Skills you'll gain: Scalability, Scala Programming, Distributed Computing, Event-Driven Programming, System Design and Implementation, Microservices, Software Architecture, Software Design Patterns, Cloud Computing, Software Design, Application Frameworks, Software Testing

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Modern Data Strategy for Enterprise Generative AI: Fractal Analytics
  • Learn to Code with Ruby: Packt
  • Exploit Development, Malware, & Defensive Strategies: Packt
  • Real-Time Project for Embedded Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Information Technologies and Security in Healthcare Settings: ISC2
  • ChatGPT for Offensive Security: Infosec
  • Statistical Analysis and Advanced Techniques: Microsoft
  • Comprehensive Automation and Continuous Integration: Packt
  • Migrate to Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL using Database Migration Service: Google Cloud
  • Integrating Test-Driven Development into Your Workflow: LearnQuest

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