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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Automate, Optimize, and Benchmark Data Pipelines

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Analysis, Performance Testing, Performance Measurement, Benchmarking, Data Modeling, Analysis, Data Processing, Extract, Transform, Load, Statistical Analysis

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Cloud SQL with Terraform

    Skills you'll gain: Terraform, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Management, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Cloud Infrastructure, Proxy Servers

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Glasgow

    Computational Thinking with JavaScript 3: Organise & Interact

    Skills you'll gain: Program Development, Web Design and Development, Web Development Tools, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Javascript, Interactive Design, Computational Thinking, JavaScript Frameworks, Integrated Development Environments, Development Testing, Computer Programming Tools, Software Design, Programming Principles, Scalability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Designing Robust Information System Security Architectures

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, IT Security Architecture, Application Security, Security Testing, Security Strategy, Information Systems Security, Security Engineering, Security Controls, Software Architecture, Software Development Methodologies, Software Development Life Cycle, Business Strategies, Penetration Testing, Compliance Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    ISC2

    Foundations of Software Lifecycle Development and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Development Life Cycle, Security Architecture Review, Security Controls, Software Testing, Security Management, Software Development, Continuous Monitoring

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Using AWS Solutions: AWS Cloud Migration Factory

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Serverless Computing, Cloud Solutions, Data Migration, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, Servers, IT Automation

    ★ 4.5 (12) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Advanced Blockchain Architectures

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Interoperability, Network Architecture, Solution Architecture, Software Architecture, Infrastructure Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Cryptography, Identity and Access Management, Emerging Technologies, Quantum computing, Threat Modeling, Systems Integration, Solution Design, Enterprise Security, Scalability, Requirements Analysis, Prototyping

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • W

    Whizlabs

    Getting Started with Chef Cookbooks

    Skills you'll gain: Chef (Configuration Management Tool), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Unit Testing, Verification And Validation, Software Installation, Devops Tools, Cloud Infrastructure, DevSecOps, Maintainability, Configuration Management, Automation, Development Environment, Debugging, File Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Migrating VMware Workloads to AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Storage vMotion, vCenter Server, VMware ESX Servers, VMware vSAN, Data Migration, Amazon Web Services, Virtual Machines, Cloud Hosting, NSX-T Network Virtualization, Cloud Infrastructure, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, AWS CloudFormation, Cloud Management, Enterprise Application Management, Cloud Solutions, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Public Cloud, Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Performance Management, Verification And Validation

    ★ 4.4 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Skillshare

    Become a 3D Animator: Build Your Dream Animation Career

    Skills you'll gain: Animations, Animation and Game Design, 3D Modeling, Adaptability, Persistence, Stress Management, Resilience, Self-Starter, Lifelong Learning, Self-Motivation, Goal Setting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    AI Model Development & Deployment

    Skills you'll gain: Fine-tuning, Model Deployment, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), AWS SageMaker, Software Documentation, Data Pipelines, AI Integrations, Tensorflow, Solution Architecture, Model Evaluation, Apache Airflow, Model Optimization, Systems Design, Transfer Learning, Unit Testing, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), API Design, Cloud Computing, Network Architecture, Deep Learning

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    CertNexus

    Certified Cyber Secure Coder (Exam CSC-210)

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Secure Coding, Security Testing, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Vulnerability, Software Testing, Computer Security, Vulnerability Management, Data Security, Security Strategy, Unit Testing, Human Factors (Security), Application Design, Information Privacy, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Node.JS, Javascript, Design Strategies, JavaScript Frameworks

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Automate, Optimize, and Benchmark Data Pipelines: Coursera
  • Cloud SQL with Terraform: Google Cloud
  • Computational Thinking with JavaScript 3: Organise & Interact: University of Glasgow
  • Designing Robust Information System Security Architectures: LearnQuest
  • Foundations of Software Lifecycle Development and Security: ISC2
  • Using AWS Solutions: AWS Cloud Migration Factory: Amazon Web Services
  • Advanced Blockchain Architectures: LearnQuest
  • Getting Started with Chef Cookbooks: Whizlabs
  • Migrating VMware Workloads to AWS: Amazon Web Services
  • Become a 3D Animator: Build Your Dream Animation Career: Skillshare

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