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Exploit Development Courses

Exploit development courses can help you learn vulnerability assessment, reverse engineering, and the exploitation of software flaws. You can build skills in writing exploits, understanding buffer overflows, and utilizing debugging techniques. Many courses introduce tools like GDB, Metasploit, and IDA Pro, that support analyzing and manipulating software vulnerabilities effectively.

Popular Exploit Development Courses and Certifications


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    IBM

    Application Security for Developers and DevOps Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Application Security, Security Testing, DevSecOps, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Scanning, Continuous Monitoring, Vulnerability Assessments, Application Performance Management, System Monitoring, Vulnerability Management, Development Environment, Security Controls, DevOps, Data Security, Software Development Life Cycle

    4.7 stars, 255 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (255) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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    LearnQuest

    Generative AI for Penetration Testing: Red Team

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Metasploit, Vulnerability Scanning, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Generative AI, Security Testing, Responsible AI, AI Integrations

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Packt

    Hands-on Hacking

    Skills you'll gain: Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security Assessment, Active Directory, Security Testing, Web Applications, Microsoft Windows, Bash (Scripting Language), Apache Tomcat, Scripting, Microsoft SQL Servers

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Kali Linux: Ethical Hacking & Pentesting

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Metasploit, Vulnerability Scanning, Malware Protection, Exploitation techniques, Exploit development, Database Management, Security Testing, Cyber Security Strategy, Vulnerability Assessments, Cryptographic Protocols, Cyber Security Assessment, Cryptography, Brute-force attacks, Database Software, Threat Detection, Data Import/Export, Cybersecurity, Linux, Linux Administration

    4.8 stars, 105 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (105) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Packt

    Complete Ethical Hacking & Bug Bounty Training

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Testing, Vulnerability Management, Exploitation techniques, Brute-force attacks, Authentications, Hardening, Web Applications, Security Controls, Test Tools, Risk Mitigation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Mitigation, User Accounts

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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    IBM

    IBM Ethical Hacking with Open Source Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Management, Linux Administration, Incident Response, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Management, Network Monitoring, Bash (Scripting Language), Cyber Security Assessment, Network Security, Anomaly Detection, Incident Management, AI Security, Information Systems Security, Network Analysis

    4.6 stars, 217 reviews, Intermediate, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (217) · Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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    Packt

    Advanced Exploitation and Scripting Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Exploit development, Penetration Testing, Exploitation techniques, Scripting, Brute-force attacks, Scripting Languages, Shell Script, Python Programming, Program Development, Network Protocols, Data Persistence

    4.8 stars, 13 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (13) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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    IBM

    Exploitation and Penetration Testing with Metasploit

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Network Security, Vulnerability, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Human Factors (Security), Information Systems Security, Data Persistence

    4.3 stars, 38 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (38) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: DevSecOps

    Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, Secure Coding, Application Security, IT Security Architecture, DevOps, Security Engineering, Security Controls, CI/CD, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Cloud Security, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Platforms, Vulnerability Management, Development Environment, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing Architecture, User Story, Backlogs

    4.7 stars, 10 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Unity Game Deployment, XR, and Cross-Platform Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Unity Engine, Augmented Reality, Application Deployment, Cross Platform Development, Virtual Reality, C# (Programming Language), Video Game Development, Mobile Development, UI Components, Animation and Game Design, Game Design, User Interface (UI), Development Testing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Software Development, Software Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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    Status: Free trial
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    Epic Games

    Game Development and Prototyping

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Prototyping, Unreal Engine, System Design and Implementation, Creativity, Innovation, Storytelling

    4 stars, 23 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4 (23) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    University of California San Diego

    Drug Development

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Pre-Clinical Development, Pharmaceuticals, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacology, Regulatory Compliance, Commercialization, Patient Safety

    4.7 stars, 2.4K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (2.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular exploit development courses

  • Application Security for Developers and DevOps Professionals: IBM
  • Generative AI for Penetration Testing: Red Team: LearnQuest
  • Hands-on Hacking: Packt
  • Kali Linux: Ethical Hacking & Pentesting: EDUCBA
  • Complete Ethical Hacking & Bug Bounty Training: Packt
  • IBM Ethical Hacking with Open Source Tools: IBM
  • Advanced Exploitation and Scripting Techniques: Packt
  • Exploitation and Penetration Testing with Metasploit: IBM
  • Cyber Security: DevSecOps: Macquarie University
  • Unity Game Deployment, XR, and Cross-Platform Strategies: Packt

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