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Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing

Think like a hacker — learn the full penetration testing lifecycle from reconnaissance to exploitation and reporting.

4.9(3,842 ratings)
19,600 students enrolled
Last updated: January 2026EnglishSubtitles: English, Spanish, Arabic

What You'll Learn

Follow the penetration testing methodology: recon, scanning, exploitation, reporting

Use Kali Linux as a professional attack platform

Perform network scanning with Nmap and service enumeration

Exploit vulnerabilities with Metasploit Framework

Conduct web application attacks: SQLi, XSS, CSRF, and IDOR

Write professional penetration testing reports for clients

Curriculum Breakdown

4 Modules 20 Lessons • 36 hours Total20+ Downloadable Resources
Metasploit Architecture: Modules, Payloads & Sessions
18:00
Exploiting Windows Targets: EternalBlue & MS17-010
22:00
Exploiting Linux Targets & Privilege Escalation
20:00
Post-Exploitation: Persistence, Pivoting & Loot
18:00
Generating Payloads with msfvenom
14:00

Learning Format

Video Lessons

High-quality recorded lessons you can watch at your own pace.

20 lessons

Hands-on Projects

Real-world projects that reinforce every concept you learn.

5 projects

Certificate

Earn a verifiable certificate upon successful completion.

On completion

Certification Details

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Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing Certificate

Issued by Tech101

Validate your ability to perform authorised security assessments across networks, web apps, and systems.

Certificate Requirements

  • Perform professional penetration tests end-to-end
  • Use Kali Linux, Metasploit, and Burp Suite proficiently
  • Conduct web, network, and wireless penetration testing
  • Write clear, professional penetration testing reports

Completion Certificate

Awarded upon finishing all course content and submitting projects. Shows dedication and completion.

Graded Certificate

Earned by passing the final assessment with 70%+ score. Demonstrates verified skill proficiency.

Your Instructor

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Michael Torres

Cybersecurity Expert & Ethical Hacker

Michael is a certified ethical hacker (CEH) and CISSP with 15 years in cybersecurity, advising governments and enterprises.

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Requirements & Prerequisites

Technical Requirements

  • Solid understanding of networking and Linux fundamentals
  • A computer capable of running Kali Linux in a VM
  • Completion of Cybersecurity Fundamentals or equivalent knowledge

Who This Course Is For

  • Aspiring penetration testers and ethical hackers
  • Security professionals expanding into offensive security
  • Developers who want to understand how their apps are attacked

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