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    Packt

    Introduction to Python Programming and Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Data Structures, Development Environment, Microsoft Visual Studio, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Software Installation, Algorithms, Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Foundations of Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: Visual Basic (Programming Language), Database Management, System Software, Databases, Relational Databases, Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Network Security, Computer Hardware, SQL, Computer Science, Computer Networking, Computer Programming, Network Protocols, Programming Principles, Software Development, Automation, Analysis, Cloud Computing, Debugging

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Identifying Security Vulnerabilities in C/C++Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, Verification And Validation, Code Review, Linux, Vulnerability Assessments, User Accounts, Data Validation, Debugging, Cryptography, C (Programming Language), File Management, OS Process Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Cybersecurity with Python: Beginner to Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Cryptography, User Accounts

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Practical Software Testing

    Skills you'll gain: White-Box Testing, Test Planning, Test Case, Software Testing, Debugging, Functional Testing, Software Documentation, Software Quality Assurance, Development Testing, Test Data, Issue Tracking, Software Technical Review, Quality Assurance, Development Environment, Technical Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Test-Driven Development for JavaScript: Unit 1

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

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cyber Security Assessment, Public Key Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Threat Modeling, Cryptography, Exploitation techniques, Security Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Encryption, Technical Writing, Human Factors (Security)

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Rust Programming Essentials: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, Software Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    Introduction to Automated Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Regression Testing, Software Testing, Software Development Tools, Unit Testing, White-Box Testing, Code Coverage, Security Testing, Verification And Validation, Test Case, Test Data, Debugging, Automation, Application Security

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    Rust Programming Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Web Development, System Programming, Web Applications

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Software Security Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Business Logic, Secure Coding, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Test Case, Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Modeling, Encryption, Data Validation, Network Protocols, Authorization (Computing), Web Applications

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    Packt

    Introduction to Java and Programming Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Eclipse (Software), Integrated Development Environments, Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Development Environment, Software Installation, Debugging, Computer Programming

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular programming basics for pentesters courses

  • Introduction to Python Programming and Essentials: Packt
  • Foundations of Computer Science: LearnQuest
  • Identifying Security Vulnerabilities in C/C++Programming: University of California, Davis
  • Cybersecurity with Python: Beginner to Advanced: Packt
  • Practical Software Testing: Board Infinity
  • Test-Driven Development for JavaScript: Unit 1: Pearson
  • Introduction to Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking: Johns Hopkins University
  • Rust Programming Essentials: Unit 1: Pearson
  • Introduction to Automated Analysis: University of Minnesota
  • Rust Programming Essentials: Edureka

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