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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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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Software Architecture Patterns for Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Testing, Scalability, Data Architecture, Software Architecture, Distributed Computing, Predictive Modeling, Performance Tuning, Microservices, Big Data, Software Engineering, Database Systems, Data Store, Model Evaluation

    Build toward a degree

    3.6
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    30 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Ethical Hacking

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cyber Security Assessment, Metasploit, Public Key Infrastructure, Exploit development, Exploitation techniques, Cybersecurity, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Threat Modeling, Cryptography, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Mobile Security, Security Testing, Brute-force attacks, Vulnerability Scanning, Network Security, Operating Systems, Encryption

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Mastering Software Development in R Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Software Documentation, Leaflet (Software), Data Preprocessing, Technical Documentation, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization Software, Code Review, R Programming, GitHub, Continuous Integration, Software Testing

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    44 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Simplilearn

    Lean Management and Six Sigma Green Belt Program

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma, Process Mapping, Statistical Process Controls, Six Sigma Methodology, Failure Mode And Effects Analysis, Kaizen Methodology, Process Optimization, Quality Improvement, Operational Efficiency, Process Improvement, Performance Measurement, Manufacturing Operations, Quality Management, Operational Excellence, Business Process, Statistical Analysis, Performance Metric, Waste Minimization, Kanban Principles

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Skillshare

    Adobe Illustrator Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Color Theory, Creative Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Software, Data Import/Export, Typography, Logo Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphical Tools, Adobe Creative Cloud, Design Elements And Principles, Layout Design, Scalability

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Welding Processes in Heavy Manufacturing & Quality Controls

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Automation, Internet Of Things, Manufacturing Standards, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing Operations, Construction Inspection, Process Control, Product Testing, Materials science, Big Data

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Wetland Science & Management: Fundamentals to Conservation

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Hydrology, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Water Resource Management, Land Management, Natural Resource Management, Water Resources, Water Quality, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Science, Biology, Research Reports, Environment and Resource Management, Environment, Geographic Information Systems, Laboratory Testing, Geospatial Information and Technology, Technical Documentation, Microbiology

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    U

    University of Michigan

    From Sleep Disorders to Sleep Health

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Health, Cultural Diversity, Health Disparities, Health Assessment, Social Determinants Of Health, Gerontology, Stress Management, Human Development, Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP/BiPAP), Patient Treatment, Diagnostic Tests, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Physiology, Child Development, Chronic Diseases, Mindfulness, Biology

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    ChatGPT + Cybersecurity: AI-Powered Tabletops & Training

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Incident Response, ChatGPT, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Prompt Engineering, Cybersecurity, Scenario Testing, Hardening, Complex Problem Solving, Discussion Facilitation, Decision Making, Performance Analysis

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of London

    Working with Objects in C++

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Debugging, Model Evaluation, Test Data, Data Validation, Algorithms, Unit Testing, Statistical Programming, Data Structures

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Simplilearn

    Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Training

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Process Mapping, Statistical Process Controls, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen Methodology, Statistical Analysis, Process Improvement, Process Capability, Quality Management, Project Management, Root Cause Analysis, Customer Analysis, Regression Analysis

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Gobierno Digital

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Data Management, Interoperability, Digital Transformation, Data Security, Public Administration, Governance, Case Studies, Public Key Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, Service Design, Policy Analysis, Innovation, Strategic Planning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    88 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Software Architecture Patterns for Big Data: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to Ethical Hacking: Johns Hopkins University
  • Mastering Software Development in R Capstone: Johns Hopkins University
  • Lean Management and Six Sigma Green Belt Program: Simplilearn
  • Adobe Illustrator Essentials: Skillshare
  • Welding Processes in Heavy Manufacturing & Quality Controls: L&T EduTech
  • Wetland Science & Management: Fundamentals to Conservation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • From Sleep Disorders to Sleep Health: University of Michigan
  • ChatGPT + Cybersecurity: AI-Powered Tabletops & Training: Vanderbilt University
  • Working with Objects in C++: University of London

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