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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 Minnesota

    Introduction to Software Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, JUnit, Verification And Validation, Unit Testing, Test Case, Test Automation, Development Testing, Test Planning, Test Tools, White-Box Testing, Code Coverage, Software Quality Assurance, Test Script Development, Functional Testing, Systems Development Life Cycle, Test Data, Technical Communication

    ★ 4.3 (830) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • S

    Starweaver

    Application Security Testing and Debugging

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Debugging, DevSecOps, Security Strategy, Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Testing, Application Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Continuous Monitoring, Software Testing, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Test Automation, Vulnerability Management, Technical Communication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • 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), Exploit development, Exploitation techniques, Test Script Development, Security Testing, API Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Cloud Security, Windows Servers, Cyber Security Assessment, Microsoft Servers, IT Automation, Scripting, Application Programming Interface (API), Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Introduction to AWS Pentesting

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Web Services, Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Security Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Identity and Access Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Cloud Security, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Security Policies, Data Security, Amazon S3, Scenario Testing, Command-Line Interface

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Leeds

    Foundations of Software Testing and Validation

    Skills you'll gain: Test Case, Software Testing, Software Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance, Verification And Validation, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Development

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Jira for Quality Assurance Testing

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

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    The Complete Pentesting and Privilege Escalation Course

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploitation techniques, Scenario Testing, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Linux Administration, Linux Servers, Linux, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Cryptography, File Management, Microsoft Windows, Unix Shell, Virtual Machines

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Fundamentals of Test Case Design

    Skills you'll gain: Test Case, Test Script Development, Test Planning, Test Automation, Test Engineering, Continuous Integration, Test Tools, CI/CD, Software Quality Assurance, Continuous Delivery, Quality Assurance, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Software Engineering Tools

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Statistical Tests for Market Research

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, A/B Testing, Quantitative Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Customer Analysis, Statistical Methods, Market Research, Statistical Software, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Business Analytics, Probability & Statistics, Customer Insights, Statistical Inference, Analytics, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Marketing, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis Software, Spreadsheet Software

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    IBM

    Exploitation and Penetration Testing with Metasploit

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Network Security, Vulnerability, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Human Factors (Security), Information Systems Security, Data Persistence

    ★ 4.3 (32) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Worksoft Certify for Test Automation (Beginner)

    Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Test Data, Test Tools, Maintainability, Test Case, Business Process Automation, Enterprise Application Management, Process Design, Automation, Case Studies, Business Reporting, Data Validation, No-Code Development, Business Process, Process Validation, Scalability, Code Reusability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Public Key Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Cryptography, Exploitation techniques, Security Testing, Key Management, Encryption, Technical Writing, Human Factors (Security), Technical Communication

    ★ 3.9 (9) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to Software Testing: University of Minnesota
  • Application Security Testing and Debugging: Starweaver
  • PowerShell for Penetration Testing: Packt
  • Introduction to AWS Pentesting: Packt
  • Foundations of Software Testing and Validation: University of Leeds
  • Jira for Quality Assurance Testing: Coursera
  • The Complete Pentesting and Privilege Escalation Course: Packt
  • Fundamentals of Test Case Design: Board Infinity
  • Statistical Tests for Market Research: Coursera
  • Exploitation and Penetration Testing with Metasploit: IBM

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