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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


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    Intel

    Intel® Network Academy - Network Transformation 102

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Network Security, Virtual Networking, Software-Defined Networking, Network Infrastructure, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Virtualization, Program Development, Hardware Architecture, Open Source Technology, Performance Tuning, Unit Testing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    Enterprise Data Integration, Governance and Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Data Migration, Data Governance, Extract, Transform, Load, Cloud Storage, Data Architecture, Data Management, Data Integration, Data Storage, Enterprise Architecture, Data Quality, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Modeling, Incident Response, Security Controls, Information Privacy, Data Infrastructure, Data Warehousing, Threat Detection, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    66 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Advancing Women in Tech

    The Business of Product Management II

    Skills you'll gain: Product Roadmaps, Product Management, Customer Retention, Financial Analysis, Product Development, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Strategy, Innovation, Revenue Management, Financial Statements, Agile Methodology, Customer experience strategy (CX), Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Continuous Improvement Process

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    234 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SAP

    SAP Technology Consultant Hands-on Project

    Skills you'll gain: Solution Design, Project Management, Project Implementation, Project Closure, Technical Consulting, Stakeholder Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Customer Engagement, Test Planning, Peer Review, SAP Applications, Customer Analysis, Project Documentation, Gap Analysis, Needs Assessment, Business Requirements, Business Transformation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    79 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    IBM COBOL Core

    Skills you'll gain: COBOL (Programming Language), Report Writing, Debugging, Programming Principles, Software Testing, Computer Programming, Maintainability, Business Logic, Software Engineering, Data Storage, Numerical Analysis

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    64 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Security, Cryptography, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Encryption, User Provisioning, Security Management, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, ISO/IEC 27001, Information Systems Security, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Risk Management, DevSecOps, OAuth, Data Management, Software Development Methodologies, Cybersecurity

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    132 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Software Design as an Abstraction

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Software Design, Usability Testing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Software Architecture, Software Design Patterns, Database Management, Systems Design, Application Security, Design Strategies, Operating Systems

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    135 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Simplilearn

    Multichannel Marketing - Email, Content and Mobile Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Content Strategy, Content Marketing, Content Performance Analysis, HubSpot CRM, Marketing Strategies, Web Content, Social Media Content, Paid media, Marketing, Digital Content, Content Creation, Target Audience, Marketing Analytics, Lead Generation, Newsletters, Digital Marketing, Customer Relationship Management, UI/UX Strategy, Marketing Automation

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Network Monitoring, Exploit development, System Configuration, Digital Forensics, Virtualization

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    Johns Hopkins University

    PrEParing: PrEP for Providers and Patients

    Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacology, Contraindication, Bloodborne Pathogens, Drug Interaction, Health Promotion, Primary Care, Health Disparities, Medication Therapy Management, Clinical Pharmacy, Public Health, Community Health, Patient Advocacy, Clinical Assessment, Epidemiology, Patient Communication, Diagnostic Tests

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Exploiting and Securing Vulnerabilities in Java Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Authentications, Exploit development, Penetration Testing, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Code Review, Vulnerability Management, Secure Coding, Authorization (Computing), Java, Java Programming, Dependency Analysis, Docker (Software), JSON, Git (Version Control System)

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Codio

    Software Engineering Tools and Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), CI/CD, Model View Controller, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Continuous Integration, Cucumber (Software), Postman API Platform, Ansible, Software Testing, OAuth, Web Development Tools, Behavior-Driven Development, Application Performance Management, Prometheus (Software), Authentications, Test Driven Development (TDD), Package and Software Management, Cloud API, Javascript, Software Engineering

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Intel® Network Academy - Network Transformation 102: Intel
  • Enterprise Data Integration, Governance and Architecture: SkillUp
  • The Business of Product Management II: Advancing Women in Tech
  • SAP Technology Consultant Hands-on Project: SAP
  • IBM COBOL Core: IBM
  • CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional: Packt
  • Software Design as an Abstraction: University of Colorado System
  • Multichannel Marketing - Email, Content and Mobile Marketing: Simplilearn
  • Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux: IBM
  • PrEParing: PrEP for Providers and Patients: Johns Hopkins University

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