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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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    Coursera

    Getting Started with ALM in Azure DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Azure DevOps Pipelines, Azure DevOps, Application Lifecycle Management, CI/CD, Agile Project Management, Continuous Deployment, Continuous Integration, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Version Control, Continuous Delivery, Agile Methodology, DevOps, Test Automation, Sprint Planning, Release Management, Collaborative Software, User Story

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    BigQuery Fundamentals for Teradata Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Teradata SQL, Identity and Access Management, SQL, Query Languages, Data Import/Export, Google Cloud Platform, Data Mapping, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Data Warehousing, Data Migration, Data Architecture, Database Design, Database Architecture and Administration, Cloud Computing Architecture, Data Modeling

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillsBooster Academy

    Fundamentals of Gen AI Financial Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, AI literacy, Financial Analysis, Financial Data, Financial Modeling, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Forecasting, AI Workflows, Stakeholder Communications, Financial Trading, Business Workflow Analysis, Financial Services, AI Enablement, AI Integrations, Financial Systems, LLM Application, Financial Regulation, Business Valuation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    C# Console Development Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Microsoft Visual Studio, Debugging, .NET Framework, Object-Relational Mapping, Programming Principles, Full-Stack Web Development, Development Environment, Microsoft Development Tools, Computer Programming, Maintainability, Integrated Development Environments, Software Testing, Application Frameworks, Application Development, Software Installation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Using Role-based Access Control in Kubernetes Engine

    Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Kubernetes, User Provisioning, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, User Accounts, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud API, Security Testing, Containerization, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud Engineering

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Application Security Program Ignition Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, DevSecOps, Application Security, Vulnerability Management, Security Testing, Penetration Testing, Security Awareness, Security Strategy, DevOps, Security Management, Computer Security Awareness Training, Technology Roadmaps, Risk Management Framework

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    PL-400 Exam Preparation & Capstone: Real-World Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Application Lifecycle Management, Microsoft Power Platform, Power Platform Architecture & Technical Design, Integration Testing, DevOps, Application Deployment, Database Design, Usability Testing, Development Testing, Data Integration, Solution Design, Scenario Testing, Simulations, User Interface (UI) Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Unreal Engine Blueprints – AI & Game System Architecture

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Building Linux Servers: Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Performance Management, Network Administration, Linux Administration, Linux Servers, Interoperability, General Networking, Network Infrastructure, System Configuration, Network Protocols, Software Installation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Python Foundations: The Complete PCEP Certification Path

    Skills you'll gain: Software Installation, Python Programming, Data Structures, Data Processing, Programming Principles, Data Management, Scripting Languages, Scripting, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Functional Testing, Debugging, Problem Solving

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Real-World SQL Projects - 5 Hands-On Case Studies

    Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Analytical Skills, Data Wrangling, SQL, Data Preprocessing, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Query Languages, Problem Solving, Case Studies, GitHub, Exploratory Data Analysis, Relational Databases, Analytical Testing, Data Modeling

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Google Cloud Packet Mirroring with OpenSource IDS

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Virtual Networking, Network Security, Virtual Machines, Cloud Infrastructure, Threat Detection, Security Controls, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Load Balancing, System Configuration, Network Analysis, Scenario Testing

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Getting Started with ALM in Azure DevOps: Coursera
  • BigQuery Fundamentals for Teradata Professionals: Google Cloud
  • Fundamentals of Gen AI Financial Analysis: SkillsBooster Academy
  • C# Console Development Foundations: Packt
  • Using Role-based Access Control in Kubernetes Engine: Google Cloud
  • Application Security Program Ignition Guide: Packt
  • PL-400 Exam Preparation & Capstone: Real-World Projects: Board Infinity
  • Unreal Engine Blueprints – AI & Game System Architecture: EDUCBA
  • Building Linux Servers: Unit 2: Pearson
  • Python Foundations: The Complete PCEP Certification Path: Packt

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