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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


  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Toxicology 21: Scientific Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Pre-Clinical Development, Analytical Testing, Laboratory Testing, Hazard Analysis, Environmental Regulations, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Cell Cultures, Environmental Science, Biochemical Assays, Medical Science and Research, Laboratory Research, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Endocrinology, Molecular Biology, Network Analysis, Data Mining

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    90 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Assessment for Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Program Evaluation, Learning Management Systems, Analytics, Data Ethics, Data Access, Natural Language Processing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    327 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Introduction to Software Quality Assurance

    Skills you'll gain: Software Quality Assurance, Software Development Life Cycle, Quality Assurance, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Software Documentation, Functional Testing, Software Testing, Software Development Methodologies, Acceptance Testing, Test Case, Maintainability, Test Planning, Unit Testing, Software Design, Technical Documentation, Waterfall Methodology, Agile Methodology

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    25 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Statistics for Genomic Data Science

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

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    379 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    LearnQuest

    CompTIA Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Scenario Testing, Desktop Support, Hardware Troubleshooting, Help Desk Support, Information Technology, Technical Support, Network Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Simulations, System Support, General Networking, Cloud Services, Computer Hardware, Network Security, Operating Systems

    3.3
    Rating, 3.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    109 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Migrating to the AWS Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Data Migration, Cloud Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Security, Data Import/Export, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing Architecture, Infrastructure Architecture, Cloud Deployment, Managed Services

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    256 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Automation & Advanced Techniques with Copilot in Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Forecasting, Microsoft Copilot, Dashboard Creation, Microsoft Excel, Predictive Modeling, Workflow Management, UI Components, Visual Basic (Programming Language), User Interface (UI), Automation, Debugging, Interactive Data Visualization, Scenario Testing, Programming Principles

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    64 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Need for Systems Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Systems Engineering, Requirements Analysis, Test Engineering, Systems Thinking, Systems Architecture, Test Planning, Systems Design, Aerospace Basic Quality System Standards, Systems Analysis, Systems Development, Risk Management Framework, Requirements Elicitation, System Testing, System Requirements, Acceptance Testing, Development Testing, Verification And Validation, Failure Analysis

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    97 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Securing Digital Democracy

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Policies, Security Engineering, Information Systems Security, Human Factors (Security), Computer Security, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Vulnerability, Threat Modeling, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, Security Controls, Vulnerability Assessments, Public Policies, Safety and Security, Human Factors, Cryptography, Usability, Software Testing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    171 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    User Experience & Interaction Design for AR/VR/MR/XR

    Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Storyboarding, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Interactive Design, Usability Testing, Design Thinking, User Experience, Experience Design, Prototyping, User Experience Design, Interaction Design, Visual Storytelling, Storytelling, Usability, Human Centered Design, Design Reviews, Ideation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    182 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Basics of Extracellular Vesicles

    Skills you'll gain: Blood Collection, Specimen Collection, Specimen Processing, Specimen Preparation, Laboratory Testing, Cell Cultures, Biochemical Assays, Cell Biology, Analytical Testing, Laboratory Research, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    355 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Gemini for Google Cloud Learning Path

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Gemini, AI Security, Cloud Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, Big Data, Software Development Life Cycle, Devops Tools, Systems Development Life Cycle, Cloud Development, Cloud Security, Development Testing, Virtual Networking, Application Deployment, Marketing Analytics, DevOps, Generative AI, Application Development, Security Engineering

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    38 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Toxicology 21: Scientific Applications: Johns Hopkins University
  • Assessment for Learning: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Introduction to Software Quality Assurance: Board Infinity
  • Statistics for Genomic Data Science: Johns Hopkins University
  • CompTIA Exam Prep: LearnQuest
  • Migrating to the AWS Cloud: Amazon Web Services
  • Automation & Advanced Techniques with Copilot in Excel: Microsoft
  • The Need for Systems Engineering: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Securing Digital Democracy: University of Michigan
  • User Experience & Interaction Design for AR/VR/MR/XR: University of Michigan

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