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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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    Packt

    Advanced Selenium WebDriver and Test Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Test Tools, Test Automation, Software Testing, Test Script Development, Test Case, Regression Testing, Test Execution Engine, Javascript and jQuery, Browser Compatibility, Automation, Software Design Patterns, UI Components, Java

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Beer Quality: Flavor

    Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Chemistry, Process Control, Laboratory Testing, Analytical Testing, Product Testing, Human Factors, Microbiology

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    15 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Mastering Selenium WebDriver and Java Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Test Script Development, Test Automation, Browser Compatibility, Java Programming, Software Testing, Javascript, Eclipse (Software), Apache Maven, Development Environment, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Software Installation, System Configuration

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Whizlabs

    NVIDIA: LLM Experimentation, Deployment, and Ethical AI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, AI Workflows, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), AI Security, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Tensorflow, Information Privacy, Model Deployment, Machine Learning, A/B Testing, Version Control, Performance Tuning

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Designing Larger Python Programs for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, Simulations, Debugging, Pandas (Python Package), Program Development, Unit Testing, Test Case, Data Science, Software Design, Computational Thinking, Integration Testing, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Manipulation, Software Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Scrimba

    Advanced JavaScript 1: Objects, Loops, Hoisting

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Scripting, Event-Driven Programming, Computational Logic, Maintainability, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Debugging, Web Development

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Security & Ethical Hacking: Attacking Unix and Windows

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Security Assessment, Unix, Vulnerability Assessments, Unix Commands, Unix Shell, System Programming, Shell Script, Linux, Debugging, Linux Commands, Computer Architecture, Authentications

    Build toward a degree

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    NIIT

    Building Interactive Web Pages Using Modern JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: JSON, Javascript, Ajax, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development Tools, Software Testing, Frontend Performance, Event-Driven Programming, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Servers, Data Validation, Data Structures

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Data Networks and the Internet - Master's

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Software-Defined Networking, Network Monitoring, Threat Modeling, Virtual Networking, TCP/IP, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Network Performance Management, Network Protocols, General Networking, Cybersecurity, Network Infrastructure, Local Area Networks, Network Analysis, OSI Models, Network Switches

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    PHP Mastery: Build Web Apps

    Skills you'll gain: PHP (Scripting Language), Model View Controller, Restful API, Web Development, Object-Relational Mapping, Web Applications, Full-Stack Web Development, Development Environment, Software Testing, Back-End Web Development, Application Frameworks, Database Management, Application Security, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Package and Software Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    Generative AI: Advancing Systems Analysis & Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Business Process Modeling, Systems Analysis, AI Workflows, Business Analysis, Generative AI, Stakeholder Communications, Systems Architecture, Solution Architecture, Business Process Automation, Stakeholder Analysis, ChatGPT, Technical Consulting, Software Architecture, Consulting, Systems Thinking, Business Communication

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Advanced Blockchain Development and Solidity Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Development Environment, Web Development Tools, Virtual Machines, Software Testing, Software Development Tools, Data Storage, Debugging, Javascript, Cryptographic Protocols, Event-Driven Programming, System Design and Implementation, Transaction Processing, Payment Systems

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Advanced Selenium WebDriver and Test Automation: Packt
  • Beer Quality: Flavor: University of California, Davis
  • Mastering Selenium WebDriver and Java Fundamentals: Packt
  • NVIDIA: LLM Experimentation, Deployment, and Ethical AI: Whizlabs
  • Designing Larger Python Programs for Data Science: Duke University
  • Advanced JavaScript 1: Objects, Loops, Hoisting: Scrimba
  • Security & Ethical Hacking: Attacking Unix and Windows : University of Colorado Boulder
  • Building Interactive Web Pages Using Modern JavaScript: NIIT
  • Introduction to Data Networks and the Internet - Master's: Illinois Tech
  • PHP Mastery: Build Web Apps: Board Infinity

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