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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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    University of Michigan

    Securing Digital Democracy

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Policies, Security Engineering, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Threat Modeling, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, Vulnerability Assessments, Public Policies, Public Safety and National Security, Human Factors, Human Computer Interaction, Usability, Software Testing

    4.8
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    171 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Combining Scrum with Other Agile Methodologies

    Skills you'll gain: Behavior-Driven Development, DevSecOps, Test Driven Development (TDD), Kanban Principles, Continuous Integration, Agile Software Development, Lean Methodologies, DevOps, Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Software Development Methodologies, Continuous Deployment, Unit Testing, Integration Testing, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Continuous Improvement Process

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    541 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Azure Security Tools Specialization

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Security Testing, Data Management, Records Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Authentications, Firewall, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, System Testing, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Authorization (Computing), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Cloud Computing, Data Governance, Active Directory, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, LLM Application

    4.7
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    43 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    AI Machine Learning with R & Python Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Matplotlib, Data Analysis, Data Mining, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, NumPy, Pandas (Python Package), Probability Distribution, Dimensionality Reduction, R Programming, Probability, Python Programming, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Linear Algebra, Applied Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Regression Analysis, Statistical Methods, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    LearnKartS

    Full Digital Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Email Marketing, Google Ads, WordPress, LinkedIn, Content Creation, Content Marketing, Facebook, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Marketing, Social Media Content, Web Analytics and SEO, Advertising Campaigns, Email Automation, Social Media Campaigns, Analytics, Keyword Research, ChatGPT, Bidding

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Understanding User Needs

    Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, User Research, Usability Testing, User Centered Design, Research Methodologies, Needs Assessment, Interviewing Skills, Research, Human Computer Interaction, Data Collection

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    543 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Regression & Logistic Models in Excel & Minitab

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Regression Analysis, Scatter Plots, Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Business Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Minitab, Advanced Analytics, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Correlation Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Data Validation

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Virginia

    Product Analytics and AI

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Analysis, Analytics, Business Analytics, Demand Planning, Usability Testing, Product Management, Customer Insights, AI Product Strategy, A/B Testing, Product Development, Agile Methodology, User Experience, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Predictive Analytics, Data Science, Product Testing, Agile Software Development, Software Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    496 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    UX (User Experience) Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, User Research, Design Research, Usability Testing, Prototyping, Design, User Centered Design, Technical Communication, Wireframing, Storyboarding, Persona Development, Requirements Analysis, Adobe Photoshop

    4.7
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    87 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Amazon Web Services

    DevOps on AWS and Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, CI/CD, DevOps, Continuous Integration, Project Management, Continuous Deployment, Application Deployment, Software Testing, Amazon Web Services, Waterfall Methodology, Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, Scrum (Software Development), Git (Version Control System), Automation

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    116 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Python Project for Data Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Data Transformation, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Manipulation, SQL, Integrated Development Environments, Data Processing, Databases, Application Programming Interface (API), Code Review, Restful API, Python Programming, Unit Testing, Style Guides

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    814 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Meta

    Marketing Analytics with Meta

    Skills you'll gain: A/B Testing, Marketing Analytics, Advertising Campaigns, Campaign Management, Data Presentation, Presentations, Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Social Media Campaigns, Advertising, Digital Advertising, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Marketing, Facebook, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Brand Awareness, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Target Audience

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

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

  • Securing Digital Democracy: University of Michigan
  • Combining Scrum with Other Agile Methodologies: LearnQuest
  • Microsoft Azure Security Tools Specialization: Microsoft
  • AI Machine Learning with R & Python Projects: EDUCBA
  • Full Digital Marketing: LearnKartS
  • Understanding User Needs: University of Michigan
  • Regression & Logistic Models in Excel & Minitab: EDUCBA
  • Product Analytics and AI: University of Virginia
  • UX (User Experience) Capstone: University of Michigan
  • DevOps on AWS and Project Management: Amazon Web Services

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