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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


  • U

    University of Virginia

    Estrategia de IT centrada en el cliente

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Technology Strategies, IT Management, Information Technology Architecture, Agile Methodology, Process Design, Customer experience strategy (CX), Stakeholder Engagement, Solution Design, Agile Project Management, Business Modeling, Stakeholder Management, Performance Metric, Lean Methodologies, Performance Measurement, Usability Testing, User Feedback, Value Propositions, Sales

    ★ 4.6 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Pragmatic AI Labs

    Build a Production SaaS Application with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), CI/CD, Containerization, LLM Application, Continuous Integration, Software As A Service, Product Development, Continuous Deployment, Commercialization, Large Language Modeling, Software Development, Marketing Strategies, Application Deployment, Product Planning, Go To Market Strategy, AI Integrations, API Design, Generative AI, Software Testing, GitHub

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Econometrics - Theory and Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Econometrics, Regression Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Statistics, Economics, Statistical Inference, Mathematical Modeling, Probability Distribution, Logistic Regression, Model Evaluation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • L

    Logical Operations

    Microsoft Power Apps: Building Low-Code Business Apps

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Application Deployment, Application Development, Microsoft 365, Data Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Project Design, Software Design, Product Planning, Project Planning, Product Testing, Software Development, Software Architecture

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Pearson

    Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH): Unit 5

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Authentications, Web Applications, Penetration Testing, Application Security, Security Controls, Security Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Application Programming Interface (API), Exploitation techniques, Web Servers, Cloud Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    Advanced Blockchain Development and Solidity Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Development Environment, Web Development Tools, Test Tools, Unit Testing, Development Testing, Virtual Machines, Software Testing, Software Development Tools, Data Storage, Application Development, Debugging, Software Configuration Management, Javascript, Cryptographic Protocols, Event-Driven Programming, System Design and Implementation, Transaction Processing

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Beyond basics: Advanced Data Analysis with Python

    Skills you'll gain: A/B Testing, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Advanced Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Correlation Analysis, Data Analysis, Report Writing, Analytics, Analysis, Analytical Skills, Quantitative Research, People Analytics, Workflow Management, Business Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Process Automation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    REST Assured Java - Creating a Book Store Application

    ★ 5 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • T

    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Structural Equation Model and its Applications | 结构方程模型及其应用 (粤语)

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, SPSS, Statistical Software, Analysis, Statistical Analysis, SPSS (Software), Regression Analysis, SAS (Software), Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing

    ★ 4.8 (25) · Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Functional Program Design in Scala (Scala 2 version)

    Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Functional Design, Programming Principles, Event-Driven Programming, Software Design Patterns, Data Structures, Simulations

    ★ 4.6 (11) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Assessing and Managing Secure IoT Applications and Devices

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, IT Security Architecture, Threat Management, Network Security, Security Architecture Review, Internet Of Things, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Management, Identity and Access Management, Encryption, Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Computer Security Incident Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Testing, Cloud Solutions

    ★ 4.5 (12) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Migrate to Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL using Database Migration Service

    Skills you'll gain: Data Migration, PostgreSQL, Google Cloud Platform, Database Administration, Database Management, Operational Databases, Data Access, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Data Management

    ★ 4.3 (17) · Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular pen testing courses

  • Estrategia de IT centrada en el cliente: University of Virginia
  • Build a Production SaaS Application with AI: Pragmatic AI Labs
  • Econometrics - Theory and Practice: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Microsoft Power Apps: Building Low-Code Business Apps: Logical Operations
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH): Unit 5: Pearson
  • Advanced Blockchain Development and Solidity Projects: Packt
  • Beyond basics: Advanced Data Analysis with Python: Coursera
  • REST Assured Java - Creating a Book Store Application: EDUCBA
  • Structural Equation Model and its Applications | 结构方程模型及其应用 (粤语): The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Functional Program Design in Scala (Scala 2 version): École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

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