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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


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    Skillshare

    Creative Writing: Crafting Personal Essays with Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Writing and Editing, Honesty, Storytelling, Journals, Editing, Content Creation, Personal Development, Investigation, Self-Awareness

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Computational and Graphical Models in Probability

    Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Bayesian Network, R (Software), R Programming, Social Network Analysis, Simulations, Graph Theory, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Markov Model, Probability Distribution, Data Visualization, Machine Learning, Statistical Hypothesis Testing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Blockchain Solution Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Legal Risk, Interoperability, Cyber Risk, Network Architecture, Governance, Solution Architecture, Information Technology Architecture, Application Security, Project Documentation, Technical Documentation, Cryptography, Enterprise Architecture, Compliance Management, Data Storage, Systems Architecture

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Machine Learning for Marketers

    Skills you'll gain: Classification And Regression Tree (CART), AI Personalization, Marketing Analytics, Unsupervised Learning, Customer Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Advanced Analytics, Supervised Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Predictive Modeling, Marketing Strategies, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Marketing, Customer experience improvement, Personalized Service, Machine Learning, Regression Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    Go for Cloud and Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Prometheus (Software), Grafana, Software Architecture, Application Deployment, CI/CD, Systems Architecture

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    .NET 8 Backend Bootcamp – Modulith, DDD & CQRS

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Integration Testing, Object-Relational Mapping, Secure Coding, Database Design, Solution Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Systems Integration, Authorization (Computing), Database Development, Data Validation, Transaction Processing

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Responding, Revising and Assessing Student Writings

    Skills you'll gain: Editing, Student-Centred Learning, Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, Peer Review, Writing, Differentiated Instruction

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Eye tracking y el estudio de la percepción visual

    Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Experimentation, Research Reports, Research, Scientific Methods, Design Research, Usability Testing, Research Methodologies, UI/UX Research, Data Analysis, Report Writing, Data Ethics, User Research, Usability, Data Collection, Psychology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Bridging the Gap: EV Grid Integration & V2G Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Energy and Utilities, Power Electronics, Systems Integration, Interoperability, Sustainable Technologies, Technical Standard

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Parsons School of Design, The New School

    Leveraging Design Methods to Identify Business Opportunities

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Market Opportunities, Design and Product, Business Risk Management, Strategic Thinking, Process Design, Human Centered Design, Innovation, Design, User Experience, Business Modeling, Customer experience strategy (CX), Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Advanced Cybersecurity Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Penetration Testing, Exploitation techniques, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Mobile Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Scanning, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Web Applications, Wireless Networks, Encryption, Network Protocols, Authentications

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Assessing and Managing Secure IoT Applications and Devices

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, IT Security Architecture, Network Security, Internet Of Things, Threat Detection, Cloud Security, Infrastructure Security, Vulnerability Management, Identity and Access Management, Information Systems Security, Encryption, Incident Response, Security Engineering, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Cloud Solutions, Data Security

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Creative Writing: Crafting Personal Essays with Impact: Skillshare
  • Computational and Graphical Models in Probability: Johns Hopkins University
  • Blockchain Solution Architecture: LearnQuest
  • Machine Learning for Marketers: University of Colorado System
  • Go for Cloud and Networks: Edureka
  • .NET 8 Backend Bootcamp – Modulith, DDD & CQRS: Packt
  • Responding, Revising and Assessing Student Writings: Johns Hopkins University
  • Eye tracking y el estudio de la percepción visual: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Bridging the Gap: EV Grid Integration & V2G Systems: Coursera
  • Leveraging Design Methods to Identify Business Opportunities: Parsons School of Design, The New School

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