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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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    LearnQuest

    Fundamentals of Blockchain Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Data Storage, Data Storage Technologies, Network Architecture, FinTech, Information Technology Architecture, Distributed Computing, Security Controls, Other Programming Languages, Programming Principles, Emerging Technologies, Scalability, Data Integrity, Transaction Processing, Interoperability

    4.7
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    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Spring Framework Master Class: Java Spring - The Modern Way

    Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, JUnit, Restful API, Spring Boot, Unit Testing, Java, Hibernate (Java), Web Services, Apache Maven, Databases, Web Applications, Gradle, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Eclipse (Software), Software Design Patterns, Dependency Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Programming Reactive Systems (Scala 2 version)

    Skills you'll gain: Scalability, Scala Programming, Distributed Computing, Event-Driven Programming, System Design and Implementation, Microservices, Software Architecture, Software Design Patterns, Cloud Computing, Software Design, Application Frameworks, Software Testing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Machine Learning Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Statistical Methods, Logistic Regression, Python Programming, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Classification Algorithms, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Data Science, Probability & Statistics, Dimensionality Reduction, Statistical Hypothesis Testing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Alibaba Cloud Academy

    Development and Operation on Alibaba Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Cloud Deployment, Application Deployment, Kubernetes, Terraform, Prometheus (Software), Cloud Computing, Performance Tuning, Application Performance Management, Cloud Management, Cloud Applications, DevOps, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Performance Testing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Database Management, Cloud Platforms, Operating Systems, Web Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Advanced Security Strategies and Incident Response

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Application Security, Secure Coding, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Attacks, Information Systems Security, Security Engineering, Metasploit, Security Strategy, Infrastructure Security, Incident Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Testing, Hardening, Penetration Testing, Mobile Security

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fractal Analytics

    Modern Data Strategy for Enterprise Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Vector Databases, Responsible AI, Data Strategy, Data Ethics, Data Management, Data Architecture, Data Security, Generative AI, AI Security, Generative AI Agents, Data Governance, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Interoperability, Data Store, AI Workflows, Enterprise Architecture, AI Enablement, Metadata Management, Data Pipelines, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

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    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    ASP.NET Core - SOLID and Clean Architecture (.NET 5 and Up)

    Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, .NET Framework, Software Design Patterns, Maintainability, Software Architecture, Object Oriented Design, C# (Programming Language), Microsoft Visual Studio, API Design, Restful API, Development Testing, User Interface (UI), Debugging, Unit Testing, Systems Architecture, Front-End Web Development, Integration Testing, Authentications

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    American Psychological Association

    Basic Inferential Statistics for Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Sample Size Determination, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution, Quantitative Research, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Statistical Inference, Sampling (Statistics), Data Analysis, Analysis, Statistics, Probability, Analytical Skills, Regression Analysis, Psychology, Research Design, Research

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Advanced Accessibility for Digital Products

    Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Test Automation, Usability, Human Centered Design, Usability Testing, User Interface (UI), Agile Product Development, UI/UX Strategy, Front-End Web Development, Software Testing, CI/CD

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Migrating to Cloud SQL from Amazon RDS for MySQL Using Database Migration Service

    Skills you'll gain: Data Migration, MySQL, Amazon Web Services, Data Import/Export, Google Cloud Platform, Databases, Relational Databases

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

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    Board Infinity

    Agile Development Excellence: Scrum, User Story, CI Insight

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Integration, Sprint Planning, Process Improvement, GitLab, Backlogs, Agile Product Development, Unit Testing, DevSecOps, Scalability, Performance Metric, Integration Testing, Software Development, Organizational Change, Project Management, User Story, Git (Version Control System), Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Reporting, Application Deployment, Application Security

    2.6
    Rating, 2.6 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Fundamentals of Blockchain Architecture: LearnQuest
  • Spring Framework Master Class: Java Spring - The Modern Way: Packt
  • Programming Reactive Systems (Scala 2 version): École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Machine Learning Essentials: University of Pennsylvania
  • Development and Operation on Alibaba Cloud: Alibaba Cloud Academy
  • Advanced Security Strategies and Incident Response: Packt
  • Modern Data Strategy for Enterprise Generative AI: Fractal Analytics
  • ASP.NET Core - SOLID and Clean Architecture (.NET 5 and Up): Packt
  • Basic Inferential Statistics for Psychology: American Psychological Association
  • Advanced Accessibility for Digital Products: Coursera

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