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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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Navigating Disruptions and Emerging Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Emerging Technologies, Forecasting, Critical Thinking, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Strategic Thinking, Technology Strategies, Strategic Leadership, AI Enablement, Business Transformation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Systems Thinking, Innovation, Storytelling, Thought Leadership, Scenario Testing, Decision Making, Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Reality, Probability & Statistics

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    43 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    SAP S/4HANA: From ABAP to Cloud-Ready Applications

    Skills you'll gain: ABAP RESTful Programming Model (RAP), SAP S/4HANA, Business Logic, SAP Applications, Unit Testing, Restful API, Application Deployment, Core Data (Software), Business Reporting, Secure Coding, Debugging, Full-Stack Web Development, Application Development, Object Oriented Design, Report Writing, Security Controls, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), User Interface (UI), Program Development

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    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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    32 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Xi'an Jiaotong University

    .Net平台下的软件开发技术

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft SQL Servers, ASP.NET, SQL, C# (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Relational Databases, .NET Framework, Operating Systems, Database Design, Database Management, System Testing, Computer Systems, Debugging, User Interface (UI) Design, Databases, Microsoft Visual Studio, Web Development, Programming Principles, UI Components, Computer Programming

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    112 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Automation and Scripting with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Git (Version Control System), Scripting, Version Control, Email Automation, Software Testing, Cloud API, Automation, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Scalability, Python Programming, Performance Tuning, Productivity, File Management

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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    39 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Semiconductor Characterization

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Analytical Testing, Electronic Components, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Analytical Chemistry, Failure Analysis, Electronics, Image Analysis, Laboratory Testing, Laboratory Equipment, Production Process, Basic Electrical Systems, Test Equipment, Materials science, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Systems, Manufacturing Processes, Process Control, Electronics Engineering, Laboratory Research

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    117 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Primary and Secondary Batteries

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Electrical Power, Electrical Systems, Chemistry, Sustainable Technologies, System Requirements, Technical Standard, Manufacturing and Production, Engineering Calculations, Performance Testing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    122 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Configure and Test Basic Network Connectivity

    Skills you'll gain: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Virtual Networking, Network Administration, Network Troubleshooting, TCP/IP, Computer Networking, Local Area Networks, General Networking, Network Switches, Network Routers, Simulations, Configuration Management, Information Technology, Verification And Validation, System Testing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    91 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Minnesota

    Recommender Systems: Evaluation and Metrics

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Decision Support Systems, Business Metrics, Performance Metric, Data Collection, Performance Measurement, Benchmarking, Data Validation, A/B Testing, User Feedback, Predictive Analytics, Product Assortment

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    235 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    ISTQB Technical Test Analyst Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: White-Box Testing, Performance Testing, Maintainability, Test Tools, Software Testing, Code Review, Test Automation, Software Technical Review, Test Planning, Scripting, Risk Analysis, Software Quality Assurance, Test Script Development, Continuous Integration, CI/CD, Regression Testing, Code Coverage, Test Case, Quality Assurance, Security Testing

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidade de São Paulo

    Laboratório de Programação Orientada a Objetos - Parte 1

    Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Unified Modeling Language, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Design, Java, Software Design, Computer Programming, Debugging, Programming Principles, Software Testing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    186 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of London

    Statistics for International Business

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Descriptive Statistics, Data Presentation, Statistics, Estimation, Probability, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability Distribution, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Histogram, Graphing

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    314 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    User Interface Design and Prototyping

    Skills you'll gain: Prototyping, Usability Testing, Wireframing, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, Figma (Design Software), Usability, User Interface (UI) Design, Mockups, UI/UX Research, Design Thinking, User Research, Style Guides

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    63 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Navigating Disruptions and Emerging Technologies: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • SAP S/4HANA: From ABAP to Cloud-Ready Applications: Board Infinity
  • .Net平台下的软件开发技术: Xi'an Jiaotong University
  • Automation and Scripting with Python: Microsoft
  • Semiconductor Characterization: Arizona State University
  • Primary and Secondary Batteries: Arizona State University
  • Configure and Test Basic Network Connectivity: Coursera
  • Recommender Systems: Evaluation and Metrics: University of Minnesota
  • ISTQB Technical Test Analyst Preparation: Board Infinity
  • Laboratório de Programação Orientada a Objetos - Parte 1: Universidade de São Paulo

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