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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


  • P

    Pearson

    Test-Driven Development for JavaScript: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Unit Testing, TypeScript, Test Script Development, Software Testing, Test Driven Development (TDD), JavaScript Frameworks, Code Coverage, Test Automation, Test Case, Javascript

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    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
  • P

    Packt

    Ethical Password Cracking

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Brute-force attacks, Cyber Security Assessment, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Security Policies, Hardening, Encryption, Network Security, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Security Strategy, Data Storage, Vulnerability Assessments, Wireless Networks, Authentications, Cryptography, Data Security, Cyber Attacks, Drupal

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Packt

    Practical Pentesting

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Testing, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Exploitation techniques, Test Tools, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Controls, Authorization (Computing), Technical Documentation, Computing Platforms, Requirements Analysis, Technical Communication, Document Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    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
  • C

    Coursera

    Test Management in Software Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Software Testing, Test Tools, Software Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance, Technical Communication

    ★ 4.1 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Johns Hopkins University

    Point of Care Testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Laboratory Testing, Infection Control, Diagnostic Tests, Epidemiology, Patient Evaluation, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Microbiology, Medical Equipment and Technology, Clinical Practices, Public Health, Clinical Assessment, Specimen Collection, Medical Devices, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Preventative Care, Health Technology, Patient Treatment, Pharmacotherapy

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

    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Apply Unit Testing Techniques Using JUnit

    Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Test Automation, Unit Testing, Software Testing, Test Script Development, Verification And Validation, Test Tools, Test Case, Development Testing, Scenario Testing, Automation, Software Development, Debugging

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    CertNexus

    CSC: Secure Software Testing and Maintenance

    Skills you'll gain: Security Testing, Application Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Software Testing, Secure Coding, Test Tools, Regression Testing, Unit Testing, Penetration Testing, Security Controls, Computer Security, Test Driven Development (TDD), Debugging, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Computer Programming, Python Programming, Node.JS, Information Privacy, JavaScript Frameworks, Javascript

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Coursera

    Optimizing Enterprise Test Suites with Worksoft Certify

    Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Test Script Development, Test Execution Engine, Continuous Integration, Software Testing, Regression Testing, Code Reusability, Data Governance, CI/CD, Maintainability, Test Data, Scalability, SAP Applications

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Packt

    Pentesting Fundamentals for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Penetration Testing, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Metasploit, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Testing, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Exploitation techniques, Test Tools, Virtual Machines, Technical Documentation, Microsoft Windows, Scripting

    ★ 5 (7) · Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Apply API Testing Fundamentals Using Postman

    Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Verification And Validation, Software Testing, Restful API, Development Testing, Code Reusability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    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

  • Test-Driven Development for JavaScript: Unit 1: Pearson
  • Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Scanning: Edureka
  • Ethical Password Cracking: Packt
  • Practical Pentesting : Packt
  • Offensive Hacking Unfolded - Become a Pro Pentester: Packt
  • Test Management in Software Testing: Coursera
  • Point of Care Testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections: Johns Hopkins University
  • Apply Unit Testing Techniques Using JUnit: EDUCBA
  • CSC: Secure Software Testing and Maintenance: CertNexus
  • Optimizing Enterprise Test Suites with Worksoft Certify: Coursera

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