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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


  • I

    Infosec

    Operating System Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Security Testing, Linux, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Scanning, Operating Systems, Exploitation techniques, Microsoft Windows, File Systems, Mac OS

    ★ 4.6 (100) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Cambridge

    Forensic Science: DNA Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Molecular Biology, Healthcare Ethics, Specimen Collection, Scientific Methods, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biostatistics, Life Sciences, Laboratory Techniques, Biotechnology, General Science and Research, Analytical Testing, Research, Biology, Emerging Technologies

    ★ 4.9 (14) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • S

    Scrimba

    Learn Python

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Data Structures, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Computational Logic, Software Engineering, Performance Tuning, Web Development, Performance Testing, Web Development Tools, Debugging, Software Development

    ★ 4.6 (72) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    Institut Mines-Télécom

    5G Network Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Network Architecture, Software-Defined Networking, Network Planning And Design, Virtual Networking, Network Security, Service Oriented Architecture, Emerging Technologies, Network Protocols, Telecommunications, Mobile Security, Interoperability, Digital Communications, Authentications, Encryption, Authorization (Computing)

    ★ 4.6 (119) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    SkillUp

    Data Integration, Data Storage, & Data Migration

    Skills you'll gain: Data Migration, Cloud Storage, Data Management, Data Integration, Data Storage, Data Infrastructure, Data Storage Technologies, Data Architecture, Data Security, File Systems, Data Loss Prevention

    ★ 4.8 (37) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    Selenium WebDriver 4 with Python - Zero To Hero

    Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, CI/CD, File I/O, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Test Automation, Test Data, Unit Testing, Test Case, Software Testing, Test Script Development, Programming Principles, Web Development Tools, Code Reusability, Test Execution Engine, Javascript, Browser Compatibility, Scripting

    ★ 4.5 (13) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    Skillshare

    Adobe Illustrator Basics for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Color Theory, Color Matching, Graphics Software, Creative Design, Design, Graphical Tools, Graphic and Visual Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Import/Export, Computer Graphic Techniques, Computer Graphics, Design Software, Graphic Design, Creativity

    ★ 4.3 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Advanced Analytics Techniques with Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Logistic Regression, Web Scraping, Prompt Engineering, Rmarkdown, Regression Analysis, Responsible AI, Leaflet (Software), Generative AI, Statistical Modeling, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Ethics, Applied Machine Learning, Root Cause Analysis, AI Product Strategy, AI Enablement, AI Integrations, AI Personalization, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows

    ★ 4.6 (87) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Establishing Product-Market Fit

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Value Propositions, Target Market, Target Audience, Product Improvement, Product Management, User Experience, Product Development, Product Design, Product Strategy, Customer Analysis, Product Planning, Agile Product Development, Market Analysis, Product Requirements, User Feedback, Product Testing, Continuous Improvement Process, Needs Assessment, Ideation

    ★ 4.6 (90) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Columbia University

    HI-FIVE: Health Informatics For Innovation, Value & Enrichment (Clinical Perspective)

    Skills you'll gain: Care Coordination, Value-Based Care, Care Management, Patient Coordination, Clinical Informatics, Health Informatics, Interoperability, Health Technology, Healthcare Ethics, Clinical Leadership, Patient-centered Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Systems, Health Care, Health Information Management, Primary Care, Telehealth, Health Policy, Data Sharing, Communication

    ★ 4.6 (161) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • B

    Board Infinity

    ISTQB Technical Test Analyst Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: White-Box Testing, Performance Testing, Maintainability, Test Tools, Software Testing, Code Review, Test Automation, Software Technical Review, Test Planning, Scripting, Risk Analysis, Performance Stress Testing, Software Quality Assurance, Application Security, Test Script Development, Continuous Integration, Code Coverage, Test Case, Quality Assurance, Security Testing

    ★ 3.9 (15) · Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    SkillUp

    Practice Exam for ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Scenario Testing, Simulations, Infrastructure Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Response, Security Controls, Network Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Risk Management Framework, Disaster Recovery, Encryption

    ★ 4.6 (48) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Operating System Foundations: Infosec
  • Forensic Science: DNA Analysis: University of Cambridge
  • Learn Python: Scrimba
  • 5G Network Fundamentals: Institut Mines-Télécom
  • Data Integration, Data Storage, & Data Migration: SkillUp
  • Selenium WebDriver 4 with Python - Zero To Hero: Packt
  • Adobe Illustrator Basics for Beginners: Skillshare
  • Microsoft Advanced Analytics Techniques with Generative AI: Microsoft
  • Establishing Product-Market Fit: University of Maryland, College Park
  • HI-FIVE: Health Informatics For Innovation, Value & Enrichment (Clinical Perspective): Columbia University

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