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Certificate in Penetration Testing

Uncover Vulnerabilities and Strengthen Defenses

Next Enrolment

September 22nd

Delivery Format

Blended (Online)

Tuition

$6,300 (Domestic)

Program Length

See below

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Dates

Fall 2025

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Delivery Format

Blended
(Online)

Type & Length

Part-time

6 months

Tuition

$6,300 (Domestic)

Master the art of ethical hacking by learning the tools and techniques to protect organizations from real-world threats.

What you will learn

Through hands-on training, you’ll learn how to conduct a professional penetration test and develop expertise in leveraging relevant penetration testing standards, methodologies, and security assessment techniques covering the entire penetration testing lifecycle.

In this part-time Certificate in Penetration Testing, you’ll learn how to: 

  • Understand & Apply Industry Standards – Analyze and implement frameworks like OWASP, MITRE ATT&CK and PTES. 
  • Lead Penetration Tests – Scope, execute and manage security engagements that drive impact. 
  • Leverage Threat Intelligence – Use advanced techniques to assess organizational resilience and security posture. 
  • Master Reconnaissance & OSINT – Gather intelligence on targets using reconnaissance strategies and open-source intelligence. 
  • Simulate Cyber Attacks – Conduct phishing campaigns, network enumeration and vulnerability exploitation. 
  • Perform Advanced Penetration Testing – Using popular tools, identify and exploit security weaknesses in network services, web applications, and specialized systems. 
  • Deliver Impactful Reports – Provide precise, actionable security assessments that organizations rely on.  
  • Develop & Customize Exploits – Configure, deploy and modify exploitation tools to simulate real-world attack scenarios. 
  • Assess Active Directory Security – Understand and test for insecure configurations in modern enterprise environments. 

Program Benefits 

  • Fast-Track Your Career – Graduate in six months through blended online study, combining synchronous and asynchronous learning methods. 
  • Real-World Experience – Tackle real security vulnerabilities with hands-on projects that make a difference.  
  • Learn from the Best – Train with industry experts who lead in penetration testing.  
  • Build Your Network – Advance through the program with a supportive peer cohort.  
  • Get Exclusive Perks – Access the CompTIA PenTest+ materials and labs, a PenTest+ exam voucher and the TryHackMe platform. 

Take the Next Step

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