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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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    Packt

    No-Code AI Agents for Social Media - A Step-by-Step Guide

    Skills you'll gain: AI Workflows, Prompt Patterns, Agentic Workflows, Agentic systems, Multimodal Prompts, AI Orchestration, Prompt Engineering Tools, Workflow Management, AI Integrations, Marketing Automation, Social Media Content, LLM Application, Content Scheduling, Generative AI, Authorization (Computing)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Test-Driven Development for JavaScript: Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Test Driven Development (TDD), Test Script Development, Test Case, Web Development Tools, Development Testing, Unit Testing, Software Testing, Browser Compatibility, Testability, Test Tools, JavaScript Frameworks, Javascript, Mockups, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Multicore and GPGPU Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, System Programming, Distributed Computing, C and C++, Performance Tuning, Memory Management, Algorithms, OS Process Management, Program Development, Scalability, Data Sharing, Performance Testing

    Build toward a degree

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Advanced Machine Learning, Big Data, and Deep Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Keras (Neural Network Library), Transfer Learning, Deep Learning, Model Training, Tensorflow, A/B Testing, Responsible AI, Data Processing, Convolutional Neural Networks, Machine Learning Software, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Cleansing, Model Deployment, Machine Learning, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Dimensionality Reduction

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SAE Institute México

    Ethical Hacking

    Skills you'll gain: Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Scanning, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Attacks, Computer Networking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    L&T EduTech

    Pavement Construction Practices (IRC and MoRTH)

    Skills you'll gain: Construction Inspection, Building Codes, Construction Engineering, Construction, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, General Construction and Construction Labor, Engineering Practices, Grading (Landscape), Public Works, Engineering Plans And Specifications, Laboratory Testing, Plant Operations and Management, Design Specifications

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    GenAI for Software Developers

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub Copilot, Prompt Engineering, AI Workflows, AI Integrations, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Software Architecture, Code Review, AI literacy, Software Design, API Design, Debugging, Software Development, Application Development, AI Security, Python Programming, Automation, Version Control, Java Programming

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Modern Apple Platform Admin: macOS & iOS Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Mac OS, Application Lifecycle Management, Apache, Endpoint Security, iOS Development, Release Management, Web Servers, Single Sign-On (SSO)

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Complete ASP.NET Core and Entity Framework Development

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Database Application, Cloud Hosting, Object-Relational Mapping, Database Management Systems, Full-Stack Web Development, Database Software, Application Design, Development Environment, Software Design, Microsoft Visual Studio, User Interface (UI), Application Frameworks, Identity and Access Management, Microsoft Development Tools, UI Components, Application Development, Configuration Management, Authorization (Computing), Maintainability

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Pearson

    Securing Your DevOps Pipelines

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), DevSecOps, Security Testing, CI/CD, DevOps, Application Security, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Regulatory Compliance, Devops Tools, Penetration Testing, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Compliance Auditing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Alex Genadinik

    2026 Mobile App Development With Replit AI - Vibe Coding

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Vibe coding, Prototyping, Mobile Development, Mobile Development Tools, Application Development, AI Product Strategy, AI literacy, Integrated Development Environments, Persona (User Experience), Application Deployment, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface (UI)

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Risk Management and Quant Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Derivatives, Risk Modeling, Risk Management Framework, Portfolio Risk, Futures Exchange, Financial Market, Credit Risk, Risk Analysis, Financial Services, Financial Trading, Operational Risk, Statistical Modeling, Risk Management, Financial Modeling, Market Liquidity, Financial Analysis, Securities (Finance), Risk Mitigation, Correlation Analysis

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • No-Code AI Agents for Social Media - A Step-by-Step Guide: Packt
  • Test-Driven Development for JavaScript: Unit 2: Pearson
  • Multicore and GPGPU Programming: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Advanced Machine Learning, Big Data, and Deep Learning: Packt
  • Ethical Hacking: SAE Institute México
  • Pavement Construction Practices (IRC and MoRTH): L&T EduTech
  • GenAI for Software Developers: SkillUp
  • Modern Apple Platform Admin: macOS & iOS Essentials: Packt
  • Complete ASP.NET Core and Entity Framework Development: Packt
  • Securing Your DevOps Pipelines: Pearson

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