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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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    Universidade de São Paulo

    Econometria Básica Aplicada

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

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of London

    International Business Environment

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategies, International Finance, Market Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Global Marketing, Business Analysis, Product Strategy, Analysis, Business, Product Lifecycle Management, Market Share, Business Management, Organizational Strategy, Product Management, Growth Strategies, Case Studies, Cultural Diversity, Culture

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Control Systems Analysis: Modeling of Dynamic Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Process Control, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Differential Equations, Systems Analysis, Electrical Systems, Mechanics, Systems Thinking, Applied Mathematics, Performance Testing, Basic Electrical Systems

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Toronto

    Human-Centered Design for Inclusive Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, User Experience Design, User Research, Design Thinking, Design Research, Product Design, Prototyping, Qualitative Research, Innovation, User Feedback, Diversity and Inclusion, Ideation, Creativity, Needs Assessment, Product Testing, Interviewing Skills, Storytelling

    4.8
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidade Estadual de Campinas

    Cosmetologia: Prática de Manipulação de Cosméticos

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmaceuticals, Preventative Care, Pharmacology, Chemistry, Laboratory Testing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Imperial College London

    Logistic Regression in R for Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Statistics, R Programming, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Feature Engineering, Probability & Statistics, Data Wrangling, Statistical Inference, R (Software), Data Cleansing, Public Health

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidade de São Paulo

    Estatística não-paramétrica para a tomada de decisão

    Skills you'll gain: Sample Size Determination, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Quantitative Research, Statistical Analysis, Decision Making, Probability Distribution

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    139 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    ISTQB Usability Tester Certification Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Usability, Human Centered Design, Software Testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Surveys, Human Computer Interaction, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Test Planning, User Centered Design, Technical Communication, User Experience Design, User Interface (UI), User Research, UI/UX Research, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Experience, Risk Management Framework, Stakeholder Engagement

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    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Health Care IT: Challenges and Opportunities

    Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Health Informatics, Health Care Administration, Health Information Management, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Telehealth, Medical Devices, Electronic Medical Record, Computerized Physician Order Entry, Clinical Documentation, Information Technology, Interoperability, Patient-centered Care, Innovation

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    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Human Factors & Usability Engineering: Designing for Humans

    Skills you'll gain: Usability, Usability Testing, Problem Solving, Human Factors, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, Human Centered Design, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Creativity, Human Factors Engineering, User Interface (UI), User Research, Decision Making, Display Devices, Human Computer Interaction, Human Learning, Data Collection, Human Machine Interfaces, Accident Prevention, Control Systems

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Practice Exam for CompTIA Tech+ Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Computer Programming, Artificial Intelligence, Mockups, Network Security

    4.8
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Econometria Básica Aplicada: Universidade de São Paulo
  • International Business Environment: University of London
  • Control Systems Analysis: Modeling of Dynamic Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Human-Centered Design for Inclusive Innovation: University of Toronto
  • Experimental Design Basics: Arizona State University
  • Cosmetologia: Prática de Manipulação de Cosméticos: Universidade Estadual de Campinas
  • Logistic Regression in R for Public Health: Imperial College London
  • Estatística não-paramétrica para a tomada de decisão: Universidade de São Paulo
  • ISTQB Usability Tester Certification Preparation: Board Infinity
  • Health Care IT: Challenges and Opportunities: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

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