CompTIA PenTest+ Ethical Hacking introduces the core concepts of penetration testing, including vulnerability assessment, threat analysis, exploitation methods, and reporting practices. This course helps learners understand how ethical hackers identify security weaknesses and support stronger cyber security frameworks within organisations.
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CompTIA PenTest+ ethical hacking training develops penetration testing expertise, covering vulnerability assessment, threat analysis and cybersecurity testing fundamentals, aligned with structured planning, engagement scoping and professional reporting standards globally recognised.
Through network security and web application security modules, learners practise exploit techniques, information gathering, scanning and network-based attacks, including cloud environments, social engineering, fragile systems and red teaming methods skills.
Advanced sections focus on post-exploitation, tools and programming, reporting, and post-engagement activities, strengthening lab discipline, communication and ethical decision-making required for real-world penetration testing engagements across modern networked enterprise infrastructures.
After completing the CompTIA PenTest+ (Ethical Hacking) assessments, learners qualify for a CPD QS accredited certificate from One Education.
The certificate is available in two formats: a PDF version for £9 or a printed hard copy delivered by post for £15.
Cyber security threats continue to rise, creating strong demand for professionals who can identify, test, and strengthen system defences before breaches occur. Ethical hacking plays a vital role in protecting organisations by uncovering vulnerabilities and improving overall security posture across networks, applications, and cloud environments.
Studying a CompTIA PenTest+–aligned ethical hacking course develops structured penetration testing knowledge, analytical thinking, and risk awareness used across modern cyber security roles. CPD certification demonstrates professional commitment, strengthens technical credibility, and supports career progression in penetration testing, cyber security analysis, and defensive security functions.
The CompTIA PenTest+ (Ethical Hacking) course includes a total learning time of 14 hours and 38 minutes. The programme is structured so learners can progress steadily through the content, with most completing the course over a short period depending on how regularly they engage with the material and their individual study commitment.
The CompTIA PenTest+ (Ethical Hacking) course has accessible entry requirements and is designed to suit a wide range of learners. A basic understanding of networking concepts, operating systems, and general IT fundamentals is beneficial, along with an interest in cyber security and ethical hacking practices. The course is delivered entirely online and can be accessed on any internet-enabled device, allowing learners to study from a location and schedule that suits their personal commitments.
CompTIA PenTest+ focuses on penetration testing and vulnerability assessment, helping learners understand how to identify, analyse, and report security weaknesses within systems and networks.
CompTIA PenTest+ is best suited for individuals with prior IT or cybersecurity knowledge, as it builds on networking, security fundamentals, and basic scripting concepts.
Advanced coding skills are not required, but familiarity with scripting languages such as Python or Bash is helpful for understanding automation and testing scenarios.
CompTIA PenTest+ combines theoretical knowledge with performance-based assessment, focusing on real-world penetration testing processes and reporting techniques.
The certification emphasises applied knowledge through scenario-based questions, but learning providers may offer simulated environments rather than live systems.
| Introduction | |||
| Introduction to the CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-002) Course | 00:02:00 | ||
| About the CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-002) Exam | 00:07:00 | ||
| Section 01: Planning and Engagement | |||
| Planning a Pen Test | 00:08:00 | ||
| Rules of Engagement | 00:10:00 | ||
| Regulatory Compliance | 00:04:00 | ||
| Resources and Budget | 00:07:00 | ||
| Impact and Constraints | 00:05:00 | ||
| Support Resources | 00:13:00 | ||
| Legal Groundwork | 00:12:00 | ||
| Service Provider Agreements | 00:02:00 | ||
| Standards and Methodologies, Part 1 | 00:07:00 | ||
| Standards and Methodologies, Part 2 | 00:09:00 | ||
| Environmental and Scoping Considerations | 00:14:00 | ||
| Ethical Mindset | 00:06:00 | ||
| Lab Environment Setup | 00:18:00 | ||
| Project Strategy and Risk | 00:09:00 | ||
| Scope Vulnerabilities | 00:13:00 | ||
| Compliance-Based Assessments | 00:04:00 | ||
| Section 02: Information Gathering and Vulnerability Scanning | |||
| Scanning and Enumeration | 00:04:00 | ||
| Scanning Demo | 00:11:00 | ||
| Packet Investigation | 00:08:00 | ||
| Packet Inspection Demo | 00:06:00 | ||
| Labtainers Setup | 00:12:00 | ||
| Labtainers Lab (Wireshark) | 00:07:00 | ||
| Application and Open-Source Resources | 00:12:00 | ||
| Passive Reconnaissance | 00:10:00 | ||
| Active Reconnaissance | 00:08:00 | ||
| Vulnerability Scanning | 00:09:00 | ||
| Vulnerability Scanning Demo | 00:16:00 | ||
| Labtainers Lab (Network Basics) | 00:03:00 | ||
| Labtainers Lab (Nmap Discovery) | 00:03:00 | ||
| Target Considerations | 00:16:00 | ||
| Analyzing Scan Output | 00:05:00 | ||
| Nmap Scoping and Output Options | 00:21:00 | ||
| Nmap Timing and Performance Options | 00:07:00 | ||
| Prioritization of Vulnerabilities | 00:09:00 | ||
| Common Attack Techniques | 00:12:00 | ||
| Automating Vulnerability Scans | 00:04:00 | ||
| Credential Attacks | 00:15:00 | ||
| Labtainers Lab (Password Cracking) | 00:02:00 | ||
| Labtainers Lab (Secure Socket Layers) | 00:02:00 | ||
| Labtainers Lab (Routing Basics) | 00:02:00 | ||
| Section 03: Network-Based Attacks | |||
| Exploit Resources and Network Attacks | 00:05:00 | ||
| Network-Based Exploits | 00:07:00 | ||
| FTP Exploit Demo | 00:08:00 | ||
| Man-in-the-middle Exploits | 00:07:00 | ||
| Labtainers Lab (TCP/IP Attacks) | 00:02:00 | ||
| Labtainers Lab (ARP Spoof Attacks) | 00:02:00 | ||
| Labtainers Lab (Local DNS Attacks) | 00:02:00 | ||
| Labtainers Lab (MACs and Hash Functions) | 00:01:00 | ||
| Section 04: Selecting Pen Testing Tools | |||
| Wireless Exploits, Part 1 | 00:13:00 | ||
| Wireless Exploits, Part 2 | 00:03:00 | ||
| Antennas | 00:04:00 | ||
| Section 05: Reporting and Communication | |||
| OWASP Top 10 | 00:09:00 | ||
| Application Exploits, Part 1 | 00:06:00 | ||
| SQL Injection Demo | 00:09:00 | ||
| Labtainers Lab (SQL Injection) | 00:03:00 | ||
| Application Exploits, Part 2 | 00:08:00 | ||
| Application Exploits, Part 3 | 00:09:00 | ||
| Cross-Site Scripting Demo | 00:07:00 | ||
| Labtainers Lab (Cross-Site Scripting) | 00:02:00 | ||
| Labtainers Lab (Cross-Site Request Forgery) | 00:01:00 | ||
| Code Vulnerabilities | 00:17:00 | ||
| API Attacks and Attack Resources | 00:06:00 | ||
| Privilege Escalation (Linux) | 00:10:00 | ||
| Privilege Escalation (Windows) | 00:06:00 | ||
| Misc. Privilege Escalation | 00:08:00 | ||
| Misc. Local Host Vulnerabilities | 00:08:00 | ||
| Section 06: Attacking the Cloud | |||
| Cloud Attacks, Part 1 | 00:05:00 | ||
| Cloud Attacks, Part 2 | 00:05:00 | ||
| Section 07: Specialized and Fragile Systems | |||
| Mobile Attacks | 00:10:00 | ||
| IoT Attacks | 00:10:00 | ||
| Data Storage and Management Interface Attacks | 00:09:00 | ||
| Virtual and Containerized Environment Attacks | 00:08:00 | ||
| Labtainers Lab (Industrial Control System) | 00:02:00 | ||
| Section 08: Social Engineering and Physical Attacks | |||
| Pretext for a Social Engineering Attack | 00:03:00 | ||
| Remote Social Engineering | 00:06:00 | ||
| Spear Phishing Demo | 00:10:00 | ||
| In-Person Social Engineering | 00:12:00 | ||
| Physical Security | 00:11:00 | ||
| Section 09: Post-Exploitation | |||
| Post-Exploitation Techniques | 00:11:00 | ||
| Post-Exploitation Tools | 00:03:00 | ||
| Network Segmentation Testing | 00:03:00 | ||
| Persistence and Stealth | 00:11:00 | ||
| Detection Avoidance Techniques | 00:06:00 | ||
| Section 10: Post-Engagement Activities | |||
| Report Writing | 00:15:00 | ||
| Important Components of Written Reports | 00:03:00 | ||
| Mitigation Strategies | 00:05:00 | ||
| Technical and Physical Controls | 00:04:00 | ||
| Administrative and Operational Controls | 00:05:00 | ||
| Communication | 00:09:00 | ||
| Presentation of Findings | 00:03:00 | ||
| Post-Report Activities | 00:05:00 | ||
| Data Destruction Process | 00:02:00 | ||
| Section 11: Tools and Programming | |||
| Using Scripting in Pen Testing | 00:13:00 | ||
| Bash Scripting Basics | 00:15:00 | ||
| Bash Scripting Techniques | 00:10:00 | ||
| PowerShell Scripts | 00:04:00 | ||
| Ruby Scripts | 00:07:00 | ||
| Python Scripts | 00:06:00 | ||
| Scripting Languages Comparison | 00:11:00 | ||
| Data Structures, Part 1 | 00:08:00 | ||
| Data Structures, Part 2 | 00:08:00 | ||
| Libraries | 00:03:00 | ||
| Classes | 00:08:00 | ||
| Procedures and Functions | 00:06:00 | ||
| Perl and JavaScript | 00:06:00 | ||
| Section 12: Tools Inventory | |||
| Pen Testing Toolbox | 00:07:00 | ||
| Using Kali Linux | 00:06:00 | ||
| Scanners & Credential Tools | 00:10:00 | ||
| Code-Cracking Tools | 00:04:00 | ||
| Open-Source Research Tools | 00:06:00 | ||
| Wireless and Web Pen Testing Tools | 00:11:00 | ||
| Remote Access Tools | 00:06:00 | ||
| Analyzers and Mobile Pen Testing Tools | 00:02:00 | ||
| Other Pen Testing Tools | 00:04:00 | ||
| Labtainers Lab (Metasploit Framework) | 00:02:00 | ||
| Labtainers Lab (Wireshark Packet Inspection) | 00:02:00 | ||
| Labtainers Lab (SSH) | 00:01:00 | ||
| Scanners, Debuggers, and Wireless Tools | 00:10:00 | ||
| Web, Steganography, and Cloud Tools | 00:09:00 | ||
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