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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


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

    LearnQuest

    Generative AI for Penetration Testing: Red Team

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Metasploit, Vulnerability Scanning, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Generative AI, Security Testing, Responsible AI, AI Integrations

    Beginner · 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

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

    Coursera

    Playwright Power Techniques: Fast and Reliable Web Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Test Script Development, Software Testing, Scenario Testing, Test Automation, Regression Testing, Continuous Integration, Test Tools, CI/CD, Frontend Performance, Test Engineering, Browser Compatibility, Continuous Delivery, GitLab, Debugging, User Interface (UI), Scalability, Context Management, Authentications

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    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
  • P

    Packt

    Offensive Hacking Unfolded - Become a Pro Pentester

    Skills you'll gain: Exploitation techniques, Metasploit, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Scanning, Brute-force attacks, Virtual Environment, Cybersecurity, Technical Writing, Web Servers, Linux

    ★ 4 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • E

    Edureka

    Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Scanning

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Security Testing, Exploitation techniques, Application Security, Patch Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Engineering, Cyber Governance, Risk Management Framework, Linux Administration, Dashboard Creation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Linux, Linux Commands, Linux Servers

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    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
  • 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
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Automation and Modern Testing Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Performance Testing, Software Testing, API Testing, Test Script Development, Security Testing, Continuous Integration, Test Tools, AI Security, CI/CD, Performance Stress Testing, Regression Testing, AI Integrations, Scalability, Automation, Test Case, Application Programming Interface (API)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Statistical Tests for Market Research: Coursera
  • Generative AI for Penetration Testing: Red Team: LearnQuest
  • Application Security Testing and Debugging: Starweaver
  • Playwright Power Techniques: Fast and Reliable Web Testing: Coursera
  • Foundations of Software Testing and Validation: University of Leeds
  • Offensive Hacking Unfolded - Become a Pro Pentester: Packt
  • Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Scanning: Edureka
  • Jira for Quality Assurance Testing: Coursera
  • Introduction to Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking: Johns Hopkins University
  • Automation and Modern Testing Tools: Board Infinity

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