CompTIA Pentest+

Prove your expertise in penetration testing with the CompTIA PenTest+ course. Gain hands-on skills to assess vulnerabilities and advance your cybersecurity career.

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Why choose the CompTIA PenTest+ Course?

CompTIA PenTest+ is the only Penetration Testing exam with both hands-on, performance-based and multiple-choice questions. This helps to ensure each candidate possesses the skills, knowledge, and ability to perform tasks on systems. Throughout the certification process, individuals will develop practical skills related to penetration testing, such as how to perform vulnerability scans, identify and exploit vulnerabilities, and conduct penetration tests in a safe and ethical manner.

Course overview

CompTIA Pentest+

The CompTIA PenTest+ certification stands out as one of the top penetration testing exams, combining both hands-on, performance-based, and multiple-choice questions. This approach guarantees that candidates possess the necessary skills and knowledge to be effective penetration testers out in the field.

Throughout the certification process, individuals will develop practical skills related to Penetration Testing, such as how to perform vulnerability scans, identify and exploit vulnerabilities, and conduct penetration tests in a safe and ethical manner. The course equips individuals with valuable skills for real-world scenarios in a safe and responsible manner.

What you'll learn

Topics
Planning for an Engagement
Scoping an Engagement
Information Gathering
Vulnerability Identification
Social Engineering and Specialised System Attacks
Network-Based Exploits
Application-Based Vulnerabilities
Local Host Vulnerabilities
Post-Exploitation and Facilities Attacks
Penetration Testing Tools
Reporting and Communication
Analysing Tool and Script Output

How you'll be assessed

The certification exam consists of multiple-choice and performance-based questions and is designed to assess the candidate's ability to identify, exploit, and report on vulnerabilities in a simulated environment. The exam consists of 90 multiple-choice and performance-based questions, and candidates have 165 minutes to complete the exam. To pass the exam and earn the CompTIA PenTest+ certification, candidates must score a minimum of 750 out of 900 points. The certification is valid for three years, after which individuals will need to renew their certification by earning continuing education units (CEUs) or retaking the exam.

Certification

On successful completion of the course, you will receive your CompTIA PenTest+ certification. This is a digital certificate.

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Course Guide

The key facts about your online training.

Certification

CompTIA PenTest+

Study time

20 guided learning hours

Assessment

1 x 165 minute exam (included), 90 multiple choice and performance-based questions

Resources

Internet access and email

Prerequisites

No formal prerequisites

Ideal for

Cyber Security professionals or anyone looking to start or advance a career in Penetration Testing

Vendor

CompTIA

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What's Included

Professional development that works around you.

What's included
12 months unlimited access
Award winning StudentCare team
Practice labs
Online support
Test prep
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Why learn to become CompTIA PenTest+ certified?

The CompTIA PenTest+ certification is widely recognised in the Cyber Security industry, which means certification holders stand out in the job market. Covering a range of Penetration Testing topics and emphasising practical skills, it equips you for the real world. With this certification, individuals advance their Cyber Security career, with higher salaries and stronger growth opportunities. Being vendor-neutral, the acquired skills can be applied universally, making it a valuable and versatile credential for those pursuing a career in Penetration Testing.

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