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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


  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI Database Design & Management with ChatGPT

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Software Design Documents, Data Migration, Generative AI, Database Development, Dashboard Creation, Software Documentation, AI Workflows, Database Management, ChatGPT, Database Architecture and Administration, Relational Databases, Prompt Engineering, Query Languages, SQL, Business Reporting, Prototyping, Test Data, Performance Tuning, Performance Testing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    53 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Beginners Guide to C# Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Version Control, C# (Programming Language), Microsoft Copilot, Event-Driven Programming, Git (Version Control System), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), .NET Framework, Software Design Patterns, Program Development, Software Architecture, Application Deployment, Development Testing, Object Oriented Design, Microsoft Visual Studio, Software Testing, ASP.NET, Software Development Tools, Security Testing, File Systems

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Python Scripting for DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Containerization, File I/O, Package and Software Management, Unified Modeling Language, Software Testing, Docker (Software), Development Environment, Unit Testing, Application Deployment, Plot (Graphics), Pandas (Python Package), Scripting, DevOps, Data Persistence, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Scripting Languages, Data Structures, Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    210 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Building R Packages

    Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Package and Software Management, Unit Testing, R (Software), GitHub, Version Control, Rmarkdown, Cross Platform Development, Software Versioning, Software Documentation, Test Case, Testability, R Programming, Code Reusability, Knitr, Continuous Integration, Program Development, Build Tools, Git (Version Control System), Development Testing

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    223 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Statistics in Psychological Research

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Data Literacy, Graphing, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Quantitative Research, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Descriptive Analytics, Sample Size Determination, Data Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Exploratory Data Analysis, Science and Research, Psychology, Bayesian Statistics, Research Design

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    66 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google

    تصميم تجربة المستخدم من Google

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe XD, Prototyping, User Experience Design, Usability Testing, UI/UX Research, Figma (Design Software), User Experience, Experience Design, Presentations, Responsive Web Design, Information Architecture, User Story, Usability, Storyboarding, User Research, Design Research, Design, Persona (User Experience), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Cross Platform Development

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    148 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Tables and Forms in HTML

    Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Development, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, Web Development Tools, Web Design, Development Testing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    191 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Cape Town

    Organ Donation: From Death to Life

    Skills you'll gain: Informed Consent, Healthcare Ethics, Scientific Methods, Intensive Care Medicine, Diagnostic Tests, Diversity Awareness, Dignity in Care, Cultural Diversity, Patient Education and Support, Critical Care, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Sensitivity, Patient Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.1K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • É

    École Polytechnique

    Seismology to Earthquake Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Vibrations, Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Civil Engineering, Geostatistics, Hazard Analysis, Mechanics, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Failure Analysis, Physical Science, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Experimentation, Laboratory Testing

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    40 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Overview of Automotive SPICE

    Skills you'll gain: Process Driven Development, Software Quality Assurance, Process Management, Software Development, Verification And Validation, Software Engineering, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Development Methodologies, Quality Assurance, Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Requirements Analysis, Process Modeling, Quality Control

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    73 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    The Complete Ethical Hacking Course

    Skills you'll gain: Metasploit, Exploit development, OSI Models, Network Security, Exploitation techniques, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), TCP/IP, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Operations, Malware Protection, Network Protocols, Security Testing, Cyber Attacks, Wireless Networks, Application Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Monitoring, Linux, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Transformación digital de Gobiernos

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, Data Management, Big Data, Talent Management, Human Capital, Infrastructure Security, Interoperability, Analytics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Data Security, Administration, Project Design, Public Policies, Data Governance, digital literacy, Policy Development, Public Administration, Process Improvement, Project Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    145 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Generative AI Database Design & Management with ChatGPT: Vanderbilt University
  • Beginners Guide to C# Fundamentals: Microsoft
  • Python Scripting for DevOps: LearnQuest
  • Building R Packages: Johns Hopkins University
  • Statistics in Psychological Research: American Psychological Association
  • تصميم تجربة المستخدم من Google: Google
  • Tables and Forms in HTML: Coursera
  • Organ Donation: From Death to Life : University of Cape Town
  • Seismology to Earthquake Engineering: École Polytechnique
  • Overview of Automotive SPICE: EDUCBA

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