CompTIA PenTest+ Certification Training Course: Advanced Penetration Testing (Exam Included)
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Description of the training: CompTIA PenTest+ Certification Training Course: Advanced Penetration Testing (Exam Included)
This CompTIA PenTest+: Advanced Penetration Testing and Official Exam Included training course prepares you to design, plan, run and analyse comprehensive penetration tests on systems, networks and applications. You will learn to use professional pentesting tools, carry out vulnerability analyses and document your findings with technical and executive reports. The programme also covers legal and compliance frameworks, offensive methodology and the communication of results. Thanks to hands-on workshops and simulations aligned with the CompTIA PenTest+ exam objectives, you will be ready to earn a globally recognised offensive-cybersecurity certification. Also discover our CompTIA Security+ Certification training course, our CompTIA A+ Certification training course and our CompTIA CySA+ Certification training course.
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This training course includes numerous exercises (60% practice) for better learning. Sessions are guaranteed from a single registration (except in cases of force majeure). A preliminary interview is held between the participant and/or a company representative in order to properly take into account the participant’s profile (level, needs, professional context, challenges, etc.). Assessment: during the course, the trainer evaluates participants’ progress through quizzes, role-play scenarios and hands-on labs. Participants receive a certificate of achievement at the end of the training course. This training course is part of our CompTIA Certification training catalogue. Discover all our CompTIA certification paths to have your IT skills recognised by an international certification.
Objectives of the training: CompTIA PenTest+ Certification Training Course: Advanced Penetration Testing (Exam Included)
By the end of the training course, participants will be able to:
- Prepare for the CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-003) certification, internationally recognised for penetration testing and vulnerability assessment.
- Understand the fundamental principles of penetration testing, including legality, compliance and regulatory frameworks (GDPR, PCI DSS).
- Acquire the skills to plan, scope and run penetration-testing engagements on networks, systems and applications.
- Master information gathering, vulnerability analysis, attacks and exploitation of flaws.
- Document and communicate test results with clear, actionable reports for technical and decision-making teams.
- Integrate advanced hands-on cybersecurity skills for hybrid, cloud and application environments.
Prerequisites of the training: CompTIA PenTest+ Certification Training Course: Advanced Penetration Testing (Exam Included)
- Around 3 to 4 years of hands-on experience in security testing, penetration testing and vulnerability analysis.
- Strong knowledge of information security, networks and systems.
- Command of scripting languages (Python, Ruby or equivalent) is recommended.
- A preliminary interview with an expert to tailor the content to your profile and objectives.
Financing
This training course is funded directly by the company (no CPF, no OPCO funding). Contact us for our funding terms.
Detailed programme of the training: CompTIA PenTest+ Certification Training Course: Advanced Penetration Testing (Exam Included)
Introduction to the PenTest+ certification
- Certification objectives, legal environments and regulatory frameworks.
Planning and scoping
- Defining the scope of the tests, legal constraints and client requirements.
Information gathering and vulnerability analysis
- OSINT techniques, network and application reconnaissance.
Exploitation and attacks
- Network attacks (ARP spoofing, VLAN hopping), application attacks (XSS, SQLi), mobile and IoT.
Post-exploitation and lateral movement
- Persistence, privilege escalation, pivoting and covering tracks.
Reporting and communication
- Writing and presenting actionable reports for technical and business teams.
Pentesting tools and techniques
- Advanced use of Nmap, Nessus, Metasploit, Burp Suite, SQLmap, Wireshark, etc.
CompTIA PenTest+ exam preparation
- Hands-on exercises, simulations, quizzes and performance-based scenarios.
FAQ
What is the CompTIA PenTest+ certification?
What is the difference between CompTIA PenTest+ and CEH?
What are the prerequisites for this training course?
Does the course cover scoping, reconnaissance, exploitation and reporting of a penetration test?
Yes. The programme covers the full pentest cycle: planning and scoping, information gathering and reconnaissance, vulnerability analysis, exploitation and post-exploitation, and report writing and recommendations.
Which penetration-testing tools are covered?
The course provides hands-on practice with standard pentest tools (network scanning, exploitation, web application testing) and the associated techniques through concrete labs, with an emphasis on methodology and sensible tool usage.