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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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    EDUCBA

    REST Assured Java - Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Testing, JSON, Java, Data Validation, Test Automation, Test Case, Development Environment

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    PHP Mastery: Build Web Apps

    Skills you'll gain: PHP (Scripting Language), Model View Controller, Restful API, Web Development, Object-Relational Mapping, Web Applications, Full-Stack Web Development, Development Environment, Software Testing, Back-End Web Development, Application Frameworks, Database Management, Application Security, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Package and Software Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Mastering Advanced Spring Boot: Microservices & System Design

    Skills you'll gain: Spring Boot, Configuration Management, JUnit, Java Programming, Java, Application Design, Unit Testing, Middleware, Application Programming Interface (API), Service Oriented Architecture, Software Design Patterns

    Advanced · 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 Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Administration, System Configuration, TCP/IP, Computer Networking, General Networking, Virtual Environment, Network Switches, Network Routers, Networking Hardware, Network Engineering, Simulations, Configuration Management, Information Technology, Verification And Validation

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Applications of Software Architecture for Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Data Architecture, Web Applications, Cloud Applications, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Functional Requirement, Databases, Distributed Computing, Application Deployment, Application Development, Software Testing, System Design and Implementation, Middleware, Big Data, Scalability, Prototyping, CI/CD, Restful API, System Monitoring, Data Analysis

    Build toward a degree

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    JavaScript Development Tools and React

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), React.js, Version Control, Web Development Tools, GitHub, Debugging, Software Development Tools, Node.JS, Development Environment, Software Testing, Continuous Integration, Unit Testing, Maintainability, Application Development, Server Side, UI Components, Javascript, Secure Coding, Performance Tuning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    L&T EduTech

    Highway Planning, Pavement Design and Construction

    Skills you'll gain: Construction Inspection, Building Codes, Construction Engineering, Construction, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Structural Engineering, Hydrology, Engineering Practices, Hydraulics, Structural Analysis, Materials science, Engineering Plans And Specifications, Laboratory Testing, Engineering Software, Engineering Design Process, Plant Operations and Management, Safety Standards, Engineering Calculations

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    SkillUp

    Generative AI: The Future of UX UI Design

    Skills you'll gain: Design Research, Persona (User Experience), Experience Design, Human Centered Design, User Interface (UI) Design, User Story, Ideation, Brainstorming

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Kennesaw State University

    The Analyze Phase for the 6 σ Black Belt

    Skills you'll gain: Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Analysis, Analysis, Statistical Inference, Process Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Risk Analysis, Regression Analysis, Sample Size Determination, Sampling (Statistics)

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Whizlabs

    Deploying Microservices to Kubernetes using Azure DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Azure DevOps, Node.JS, CI/CD, DevOps, Microsoft Azure, Microservices, Docker (Software), Containerization, Software Testing, Debugging, Cloud Development, Application Deployment, Scripting, Version Control, YAML, Git (Version Control System)

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Whizlabs

    Exam Prep DP-300: Azure Database Administrator Associate

    Skills you'll gain: Database Administration, Microsoft SQL Servers, Microsoft Azure, Database Management, Transact-SQL, Database Architecture and Administration, Performance Tuning, SQL, Cloud Computing, Azure Active Directory, Cloud Security, Disaster Recovery, Data Migration, Data Security, Virtual Machines, Scalability

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Set up a Continuous Integration (CI) workflow in CIrcleCI

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Integration, CI/CD, Application Deployment, Node.JS, Version Control, Test Automation, Software Development Tools, Git (Version Control System), Software Development, GitHub, Javascript

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • REST Assured Java - Beginners: EDUCBA
  • PHP Mastery: Build Web Apps: Board Infinity
  • Mastering Advanced Spring Boot: Microservices & System Design: Board Infinity
  • Configure and Test Basic Network Connectivity: Coursera
  • Applications of Software Architecture for Big Data: University of Colorado Boulder
  • JavaScript Development Tools and React: Microsoft
  • Highway Planning, Pavement Design and Construction: L&T EduTech
  • Generative AI: The Future of UX UI Design: SkillUp
  • The Analyze Phase for the 6 σ Black Belt: Kennesaw State University
  • Deploying Microservices to Kubernetes using Azure DevOps: Whizlabs

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