Certified Pentester (CP)

Become a Certified Penetration Tester .  Master Ethical Hacking the Smart, Practical Way

The world runs on digital systems. Every second, someone somewhere is trying to break into one. Companies need professionals who can think like attackers — but act with integrity.

If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to hack legally, protect systems effectively, and build a career that matters, this Penetration Testing Course on our LMS platform is where it starts.

Why This Course Stands Out

You’ve probably seen endless tutorials, YouTube clips, and theory-heavy security courses that never get beyond scanning IPs. This isn’t that.

Our LMS platform delivers an immersive, guided learning experience — combining structured modules, real-world labs, and mentorship. You’ll learn to identify vulnerabilities, exploit them safely, and report your findings like a professional pentester.

Every topic is broken into interactive lessons, followed by labs that run right inside your browser — no messy setup or downloads. Learn at your own pace, track progress, earn badges, and build a portfolio employers actually care about.

What You’ll Learn

– Fundamentals of Ethical Hacking: Understand legal boundaries, ethical responsibilities, and how to stay compliant while testing.
– Information Gathering & Reconnaissance: Learn advanced OSINT and scanning techniques that uncover real targets.
– Web Application Testing: Master testing for SQL Injection, XSS, CSRF, Authentication Bypass, and business logic flaws.

– Network Penetration Testing: Get hands-on with network scanning, privilege escalation, and pivoting.
– Social Engineering & Exploit Development: Understand human-based attacks and write controlled proof-of-concepts.
– Reporting & Documentation: Create executive summaries, risk assessments, and remediation reports that clients trust.
– Career & Certification Prep: Build confidence for interviews and earn a verifiable certificate recognized by employers.

Why Learn on This LMS

– 100% Online and Self-Paced: Learn from anywhere, anytime. Pause and resume lessons without losing progress.
– Real Lab Environments: Each topic includes hands-on simulations so you can practice what you learn safely.
– Gamified Progress: Earn points, badges, and completion certificates as you move through each module.
– Interactive Assessments: Test your knowledge through quizzes, challenges, and live attack simulations.
– Instructor Support: Get help directly inside the LMS — chat, discussion forums, and feedback on your reports.

Who This Is For

– Aspiring ethical hackers and cybersecurity enthusiasts
– IT professionals and system administrators expanding into security
– Developers who want to understand how attackers think
– Students preparing for a cybersecurity career path
– Anyone looking to transition into ethical hacking with structured guidance

What You’ll Achieve

By the end of this course, you won’t just “know” how pentesting works — you’ll have done it. You’ll have exploited controlled systems, written reports that simulate client deliverables, and built a personal portfolio that showcases real technical skill.

You’ll earn a Professional Penetration Testing Certificate — verified on our LMS and shareable on LinkedIn and your resume. It’s proof that you’ve learned more than just theory — you can do the work.

Career Outcomes

Pentesters are in high demand across industries: finance, healthcare, telecoms, and startups all need skilled ethical hackers. With this course, you can step into roles like:

– Junior Penetration Tester
– Security Analyst
– Vulnerability Assessor
– Red Team Specialist
– Application Security Engineer

We also include resume templates, mock interview sessions, and job application guidance within the LMS to help you land your first (or next) role faster.

Limited Enrollment Bonus

Enroll today and get exclusive access to premium labs — including simulated corporate network environments and web app targets modeled after real-world systems.
You’ll also receive a free downloadable Pentesting Report Template — the same format used by industry professionals.

Ready to Begin?

Don’t just watch others talk about cybersecurity — experience it. Learn, test, and grow inside our LMS with expert-led guidance and real lab access.

Your ethical hacking career starts here.
Enroll Now — Start Learning Instantly.

Master Pentesting. Earn Your Certificate. Defend the Future.

Course Outline 

Certified Pentester Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing

Understanding Cybersecurity Fundamentals
Difference Between Ethical Hacking and Malicious Hacking
Penetration Testing Methodology and Life Cycle
Legal and Ethical Considerations
Types of Penetration Testing (Black Box, White Box, Gray Box)
Rules of Engagement (ROE) and Scoping a Pentest
Lab: Setting up a Legal Pentesting Environment with Virtual Machines

Module 2: Building Your Lab and Essential Tools
Setting Up Kali Linux and Other Security Distros
Installing and Configuring VirtualBox/VMware
Networking Basics for Pentesters
Common Pentesting Tools Overview (Nmap, Metasploit, Burp Suite, Wireshark)
Lab: Configure a Pentesting Lab with Attack and Target Machines

Module 3: Information Gathering and Reconnaissance
Passive vs Active Reconnaissance
WHOIS, DNS Enumeration, and OSINT Techniques
Footprinting Using Search Engines and Public Data
Social Engineering in Recon
Tools: Recon-ng, Maltego, theHarvester, Shodan
Lab: Performing Reconnaissance on a Target Domain

Module 4: Scanning and Enumeration
Network Scanning Techniques (TCP, UDP, SYN Scans)
Identifying Live Hosts and Open Ports
Service and Version Detection
Banner Grabbing and OS Fingerprinting
Enumerating Users, Shares, and Services
Tools: Nmap, Netcat, Nikto, Enum4linux
Lab: Conducting Network Scanning and Enumeration

Module 5: Vulnerability Assessment
Understanding Vulnerabilities and Exploits
Vulnerability Scanning Process
Manual vs Automated Scanning
Tools: OpenVAS, Nessus, Nexpose
Interpreting Scan Results and Prioritizing Risks
Lab: Running a Full Vulnerability Scan on a Target

Module 6: Exploitation Techniques
Understanding Exploit Development Basics
Common Exploitation Vectors
Exploiting Web Applications, Networks, and Systems
Metasploit Framework Deep Dive
Post-Exploitation Techniques (Privilege Escalation, Maintaining Access)
Lab: Exploiting Vulnerable Systems Using Metasploit

Module 7: Web Application Penetration Testing
OWASP Top 10 Overview
Testing for SQL Injection, XSS, CSRF, File Inclusion, and Authentication Flaws
Tools: Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, SQLMap
Web Application Security Testing Methodology
Lab: Exploiting Web App Vulnerabilities in a Controlled Environment

Module 8: Wireless Network Penetration Testing
Wireless Standards and Encryption (WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3)
Wireless Reconnaissance and Attacks
Tools: Aircrack-ng Suite, Kismet, Reaver
Rogue Access Point and Evil Twin Attacks
Lab: Cracking Wireless Encryption and Capturing Handshakes

Module 9: Social Engineering and Human Exploitation
Psychology of Social Engineering
Types of Social Engineering Attacks (Phishing, Vishing, Baiting, Tailgating)
Tools: SET (Social Engineering Toolkit), Gophish
Mitigation and Awareness Strategies
Lab: Simulating a Phishing Campaign

Module 10: Password Attacks and Cracking
Password Storage and Hashing Basics
Brute Force, Dictionary, and Rainbow Table Attacks
Tools: Hydra, John the Ripper, Hashcat
Credential Dumping and Cracking
Lab: Cracking Password Hashes and Testing Strength

Module 11: Exploit Development and Scripting
Introduction to Buffer Overflows and Memory Exploits
Basics of Shellcode and Payloads
Using Python and Bash for Automation
Writing Custom Exploits
Lab: Simple Buffer Overflow Exploit

Module 12: Reporting and Post-Engagement Activities
Importance of Reporting in Pentesting
Writing a Professional Penetration Testing Report
Communicating Findings and Recommendations
Managing Client Relationships and Remediation Support
Sample Report Templates
Lab: Writing a Full Pentesting Report

Module 13: Advanced Pentesting and Real-World Scenarios
Red Team vs Blue Team Concepts
Advanced Network Attacks
Cloud Penetration Testing Basics
Mobile and IoT Device Testing
Simulating a Real-World Pentest (End-to-End Project)
Capstone Project: Full-Scale Pentest Simulation

Final Assessment
Practical Exam: Perform a full penetration test on a simulated environment
Written Exam: Multiple-choice and scenario-based questions
Report Submission: Submit a professional penetration testing report

Certification Outcome
Upon completion, participants will be able to:

Plan and execute penetration tests responsibly
Identify, exploit, and document vulnerabilities effectively
Apply best practices in ethical hacking, reporting, and communication
Prepare for global certifications (CEH, OSCP, CompTIA PenTest+)