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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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    SkillUp

    Enterprise Data Integration, Governance and Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Data Migration, Data Governance, Extract, Transform, Load, Cloud Storage, Data Management, Data Integration, Data Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Data Storage, Data Modeling, Data Quality, Personally Identifiable Information, Incident Response, Security Controls, Information Privacy, Data Infrastructure, Data Warehousing, Threat Detection, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

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    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Solidity for Beginners: Write and Test Smart Contracts

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Development Testing, Web Development Tools, Application Development, Computer Programming Tools, Cryptographic Protocols, Javascript

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Data Science Essentials: Analysis, Statistics, and ML

    Skills you'll gain: Plotly, NumPy, Probability & Statistics, Dashboard, Statistics, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Analytics, Statistical Methods, Applied Machine Learning, Probability, Data Science, Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning, Interactive Data Visualization, Performance Tuning

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    17 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Board Infinity

    MOQ

    Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, .NET Framework, Integration Testing, Testability, Software Testing, Test Automation, Development Testing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Prepare for AZ-204: Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Development, Microsoft Azure, Software Development, Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing, Program Development, Azure DevOps, Application Deployment, Design Strategies, Virtual Machines, Data Storage

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    72 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Toronto

    Inclusive Analytic Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Collection, Quantitative Research, Qualitative Research, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Analytical Skills, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Research, Focus Group, Correlation Analysis, Diversity and Inclusion, Surveys, Business Analytics, Stakeholder Analysis, Probability, Stakeholder Engagement

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    80 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    Software Development on SAP HANA

    Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, SAP Applications, Systems Architecture, Systems Development, Enterprise Resource Planning, Functional Requirement, Software Development Tools, Data Migration, Software Development Methodologies, Systems Development Life Cycle, Business Process, Business Analytics, Organizational Structure, Real Time Data, Compliance Reporting

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Statistics and Data Analysis with Excel: Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Sample Size Determination, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Statistical Inference, Spreadsheet Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Box Plots, Probability Distribution, Histogram, Data Visualization Software, Variance Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    32 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Modern Regression Analysis in R

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Statistical Modeling, Regression Analysis, Data Ethics, Statistical Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Science, R Programming, Data Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Probability & Statistics, Linear Algebra

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    RStudio for Six Sigma - Basic Descriptive Statistics

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Methods, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Visualization, Data Import/Export, Pareto Chart, Histogram, Statistical Analysis, R (Software), Box Plots, R Programming, Data Synthesis, Probability Distribution, Probability & Statistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Science

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Arizona State University

    Battery Comparison, Manufacturing, and Packaging

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Basic Electrical Systems, Manufacturing and Production, Manufacturing Processes, Production Process, Energy and Utilities, Thermal Management, Sustainable Technologies, Safety Standards, Materials science, Quality Assurance, Performance Testing, Chemistry

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

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    LearnQuest

    Azure Infrastructure Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Cloud Infrastructure, Microsoft Azure, Virtual Machines, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Infrastructure Security, Multi-Factor Authentication, Network Infrastructure, Cloud Storage, Virtualization, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Computing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Data Migration, Disaster Recovery

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Enterprise Data Integration, Governance and Architecture: SkillUp
  • Solidity for Beginners: Write and Test Smart Contracts: Coursera
  • Data Science Essentials: Analysis, Statistics, and ML: Packt
  • MOQ: Board Infinity
  • Prepare for AZ-204: Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure: Microsoft
  • Inclusive Analytic Techniques: University of Toronto
  • Software Development on SAP HANA: SkillUp
  • Statistics and Data Analysis with Excel: Essentials: Macquarie University
  • Modern Regression Analysis in R: University of Colorado Boulder
  • RStudio for Six Sigma - Basic Descriptive Statistics: Coursera

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