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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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    Simplilearn

    AI-Powered Software Development Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Personalization, AI Security, Generative AI, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Legal Risk, Requirements Analysis, Test Tools, Software Testing, ChatGPT, Risk Analysis, Sprint Planning, Software Development Tools, Software Development Life Cycle, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Automation, Software Documentation, Artificial Intelligence, Software Architecture, Software Development Methodologies

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    18 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Peking University

    Chinese for HSK 3 PART II

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Literacy, Vocabulary, Language Competency, Grammar

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    282 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Gemini for Google Cloud Learning Path

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Gemini, AI Security, Cloud Deployment, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Kubernetes, Generative AI, Customer Data Management, Big Data, Google Cloud Platform, Test Script Development, Software Development Life Cycle, Cloud Security, Development Testing, Virtual Networking, Application Deployment, DevOps, Application Development, Security Engineering

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    28 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica

    Introdução ao Controle de Sistemas

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Process Control, Systems Engineering, System Monitoring, Systems Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Performance Testing, Differential Equations, Model Evaluation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.3K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Fundamentals of Computer Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Public Key Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Data Security, Firewall, Cyber Attacks, Data Encryption Standard, Penetration Testing, Network Security, Information Assurance, Encryption, Risk Management Framework, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Information Systems Security, Secure Coding, Security Controls, Exploitation techniques, Software Design Patterns

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    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    589 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Statistics for Genomic Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistics, R Programming, Probability & Statistics, Data Preprocessing, Data Analysis, Statistical Inference, Regression Analysis, Data Pipelines, Data Transformation, Logistic Regression

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    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    378 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Software Design Methods and Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Unit Testing, Software Design, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Object Oriented Design, Software Engineering, Software Development Tools, Software Testing, Program Development, Software Architecture, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Algorithms

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    159 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Experimental Design Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, Sample Size Determination, Research Design, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Design Strategies, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Descriptive Statistics, Quality Control, Variance Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    311 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    NIIT

    RESTful Microservices Using Node.js and Express

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, API Gateway, MySQL, Restful API, MongoDB, Microservices, NoSQL, Object-Relational Mapping, Application Programming Interface (API), Database Design, Relational Databases, Unit Testing, SQL, Databases, Data Persistence, Server Side, Application Deployment, Javascript, Software Documentation, Data Modeling

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    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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    114 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of London

    Making Your First Virtual Reality Game

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Video Game Development, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Game Design, Prototyping, Virtual Environment, Storyboarding, Ideation, Usability Testing, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, Data Ethics, Development 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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    Universidade de São Paulo

    Econometria Básica Aplicada

    Skills you'll gain: Econometrics, Statistical Inference, Regression Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Economics, Statistical Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Model Evaluation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    172 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Sensor Manufacturing and Process Control

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Process Control, Machine Controls, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Automation Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Embedded Software, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems, Electronics, Semiconductors, Laboratory Equipment, Electronics Engineering, Test Equipment, Medical Devices, Performance Tuning, Electronic Components, Mechanical Design, Product Testing, Mathematical Modeling

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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

  • AI-Powered Software Development Certification: Simplilearn
  • Chinese for HSK 3 PART II: Peking University
  • Gemini for Google Cloud Learning Path: Google Cloud
  • Introdução ao Controle de Sistemas: Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica
  • Fundamentals of Computer Network Security: University of Colorado System
  • Statistics for Genomic Data Science: Johns Hopkins University
  • Software Design Methods and Tools: University of Colorado System
  • Experimental Design Basics: Arizona State University
  • RESTful Microservices Using Node.js and Express: NIIT
  • Making Your First Virtual Reality Game: University of London

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