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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

    Scaling E-Commerce with Kubernetes: Deploy Web Apps

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Containerization, Cloud-Native Computing, DevOps, Application Deployment, Scalability, YAML, Capacity Management, Disaster Recovery, Command-Line Interface

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Pearson

    Data Science Fundamentals, Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Model Evaluation, Statistical Modeling, Matplotlib, A/B Testing, Plot (Graphics), Box Plots, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Predictive Analytics, Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Methods, Data Science, NumPy, Machine Learning, Python Programming

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Advanced Azure Architecture and Migration Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Event-Driven Programming, Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Solutions, Solution Architecture, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Virtual Machines, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Planning And Design, Serverless Computing, Network Architecture, General Networking, Data Migration, Containerization

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Microsoft on AWS - Porting Assistant for .NET

    Skills you'll gain: .NET Framework, Linux, Computer Programming Tools, Application Frameworks, Cross Platform Development, Software Development Tools, Amazon Web Services, Dependency Analysis, Interoperability

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    MS Teams – Getting Started and Team Management

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Azure, Windows PowerShell, Collaborative Software, Identity and Access Management, Network Planning And Design, Network Performance Management, Azure Active Directory, User Provisioning, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), User Accounts, Security Management, Network Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    Northeastern University

    Systems and Cybersecurity Fundamentals Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Incident Response, Identity and Access Management, Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Event Monitoring, Network Security, Authentications, Application Security, Secure Coding, IT Security Architecture, Authorization (Computing), Cyber Security Assessment, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), DevSecOps, Endpoint Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Infrastructure Security, Security Testing

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Node.js for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Application Deployment, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Frameworks, Test Driven Development (TDD), Cloud Deployment, Continuous Deployment, Authentications, Web Development, Development Testing, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Full-Stack Web Development, Web Applications, Application Security, Javascript, CI/CD, Web Development Tools, Back-End Web Development, Front-End Web Development

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Build a Serverless App with Cloud Run that Creates PDF Files

    Skills you'll gain: Serverless Computing, Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Applications, Cloud API, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Storage, Cloud Services, File Management, Data Migration, Document Management

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Build and Deploy Chatbots Using IBM Watson Assistant

    Skills you'll gain: IBM Cloud, No-Code Development, Development Testing, Natural Language Processing, User Experience, User Flows, Context Management, User Accounts, Content Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Database Management and Core Application Development

    Skills you'll gain: Database Application, ASP.NET, Database Development, Database Management, Object-Relational Mapping, Back-End Web Development, Database Management Systems, Full-Stack Web Development, Database Software, C# (Programming Language), Database Design, Application Frameworks, Identity and Access Management, Authorization (Computing), Model View Controller, Authentications, Data Modeling, Data Migration, Data Mapping, Business Logic

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Secure AI: API and Dependency Risks

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Vulnerability Assessments, Computer Security Incident Management, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Application Security, Security Controls, Secure Coding, Security Testing, API Testing, Authentications, Threat Management, Hardening, Dependency Analysis, Package and Software Management, Application Programming Interface (API), Risk Analysis, Data Validation, Supply Chain

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Aptly

    Supercharge your Social Media Marketing with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, AI Personalization, Social Media Content, Real Time Data, Personalized Campaigns, Social Media Analytics, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Customer Insights, Advertising Campaigns, Content Performance Analysis, Target Audience, Marketing Strategies, A/B Testing, Content Creation, Persona Development, Generative AI, Brand Strategy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Scaling E-Commerce with Kubernetes: Deploy Web Apps: Coursera
  • Data Science Fundamentals, Part 2: Pearson
  • Advanced Azure Architecture and Migration Strategies: Packt
  • Microsoft on AWS - Porting Assistant for .NET: Amazon Web Services
  • MS Teams – Getting Started and Team Management: Packt
  • Systems and Cybersecurity Fundamentals Part 2: Northeastern University
  • Node.js for Beginners: Packt
  • Build a Serverless App with Cloud Run that Creates PDF Files: Google Cloud
  • Build and Deploy Chatbots Using IBM Watson Assistant: EDUCBA
  • Database Management and Core Application Development: Packt

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