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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


  • A

    Alex Dan

    Gen AI for QA: Playwright, Copilot & Claude Code

    Skills you'll gain: Model Context Protocol, Prompt Engineering, Claude Code, Selenium (Software), Test Script Development, Test Automation, API Testing, CI/CD, Continuous Integration, GitHub Copilot, AI Integrations, Prompt Patterns, Software Quality Assurance, Generative AI Agents, Software Testing, LLM Application, Agentic systems, AI Workflows, Agentic Workflows, Test Case

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
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    Preview
  • P

    Pearson

    Practical Cybersecurity: Ethical Hacking, Pen Testing, & Bug Hunting

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Exploitation techniques, Cybersecurity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Software Quality Assurance and Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Performance Testing, Software Quality Assurance, White-Box Testing, API Testing, Test Script Development, Regression Testing, Code Review, Automation, Software Technical Review, DevOps, Technical Communication, Security Testing, Risk Analysis, Agile Methodology

    4 stars, 54 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4 (54) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    WordPress Security Testing for Pentesters and Bug Hunters

    Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Security Testing, Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Scanning, Test Script Development, Brute-force attacks, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Engineering, Cybersecurity, Command-Line Interface, Data Ethics

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Network, System, and Application Security Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Security Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Email Security, Application Security, Secure Coding, Hardening, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Scanning, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Security Controls, Information Systems Security, Infrastructure Security, Mobile Security, System Configuration, Code Review, Computer Networking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    Total Seminars

    CompTIA PenTest+

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, Security Testing, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Test Planning, Application Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Technical Communication, Cloud Platforms, Network Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, Network Analysis, OSI Models, Linux, Web Applications, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Jira for Quality Assurance Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Software Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance, Software Testing, Jira (Software), Regression Testing, Functional Testing, Test Case, Technical Communication, Agile Methodology, Software Development, Agile Project Management, Risk Management, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Data Analysis, Record Keeping, Problem Solving

    4 stars, 6 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Run Smart A/B Tests

    Skills you'll gain: A/B Testing, Email Marketing, Test Planning, Performance Analysis, Performance Improvement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analysis, Data Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Simplilearn

    GitHub Copilot JavaScript Testing Training

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Testing, Test Automation, Software Testing, Requirements Analysis, Test Case, Test Planning, Scenario Testing, Test Data, User Story, Generative AI, AI literacy, GitHub, Javascript

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Cybersecurity Testing and Prevention

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Testing, Network Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Software, System Testing, Security Strategy, Firewall, Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, Exploitation techniques, Microsoft Azure, Virtual Private Networks (VPN)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Playwright Python and Pytest for Web Automation Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Integration, Test Automation, Authentications, CI/CD, Test Script Development, Software Testing, Behavior-Driven Development, Test Tools, GitHub

    4.2 stars, 23 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.2 (23) · Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Packt

    PowerShell for Penetration Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Active Directory, Windows PowerShell, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Exploitation techniques, Security Testing, API Testing, Cloud Security, Cyber Security Assessment, IT Automation, Scripting, Microsoft Azure, Vulnerability Assessments, PostgreSQL, Cloud Computing

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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