Penetration Testing Training

Become an expert at conducting vulnerability scans and designing a process-oriented approach to Penetration Testing and reporting with Mindmajix's Penetration Testing training through 33 Hours of Live Online, Onsite, and self-paced learning modes covering topics from 9 Penetration Testing Certifications. 

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Penetration Testing Training

Course Features

100% Money back guarantee
  • Real-time Use cases

  • 24/7 Lifetime Support

  • Certification Based Curriculum

  • Flexible Schedules

  • One-on-one doubt clearing

  • Career path guidance

About Penetration Testing Course

MindMajix's Penetration Testing Course prepares the learners to plan, prepare, and execute a penetration test in an enterprise and is offered as on-demand videos or live instructor-led online training modes. In this Pen Test training, participants will learn the real-world penetration testing methodologies and techniques through 25 practical lab exercises, various use cases, and quizzes. At the end of the training, learners will be ready to conduct end-to-end pentest using all the pen test tools and will be assisted by the MindMajix job support team in building a career in cyber security.

Note: This penetration testing training course covers most of the hacking skills that are highly in demand, as well as four certifications:

  • Practical Junior Penetration Tester (PJPT)
  • eLearnSecurity Junior Penetration Tester (eJPTv2) 
  • Practical Network Penetration Tester (PNPT) 
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
  • CompTIA PenTest+
  • Certified Penetration Tester (CPT)
  • Certified Expert Penetration Tester (CEPT)
  • Certified Network Defender (CND) 
  • Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP, also known as OffSec Certified Professional)
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Course Coverage

YOUR LEARNER JOURNEY - From Enrolment to Employment

How to Prepare for a Career in Penetration Testing

Six guided stages take you from your first training class to your first offer — each one backed by a specific MindMajix support service.

Stage 1

Enrol & Get Set Up

Pick live online or self-paced, and set up a free Penetration Testing Instance so you practice from day one.

  • Live or self-paced
  • 1-year LMS access
  • Agile & Scrum add-on
Stage 2

Learn & Build Real Skills

Master Penetration Testing concepts with 33 hrs of current-release content, applying every concept in hands-on labs and real-time projects throughout.

  • Instructor-led + labs
  • 1-on-1 doubt clearing
  • Recording access
Stage 3

Earn Your Certificate

Clear the assessments for your shareable MindMajix completion certificate. Modules map to official Penetration Testing exam topics for exam-aligned prep.

  • MindMajix certificate
  • Practice questions
Stage 4

Polish Your Profile

Turn skills into a profile recruiters notice — build an interview-ready resume and a strong LinkedIn presence using proven Penetration Testing templates.

  • Resume building
  • LinkedIn optimisation
  • Resume templates
Stage 5

Practice Interviews

Walk in already rehearsed. Sit structured mock-interview rounds with experienced SMEs and get focused feedback on your Penetration Testing skills and scenario questions.

  • Real-time Scenarios
  • Personalised feedback
  • Penetration Testing mock interviews
Stage 6

Land Your Role

Apply with confidence using job-search assistance and referrals to hiring partners across India & the USA. (Career support provided; placement not guaranteed.)

  • Job-search assistance
  • Hiring-partner referrals
  • Role guidance

Start the journey today - choose the format that fits you.

Penetration Testing Course Content

The penetration course curriculum is designed to get learners to build skills by performing penetrations tests and documenting the methodologies.

Topic-wise Content Distribution

Testing methodologies

  • Security testing methodologies
  • The ethical hacking profession
  • Planning and scoping an engagement
  • Legal and compliance considerations
  • Ethical hacking methodologies
  • Tools of the trade
  • Linux overview
  • Passive intelligence gathering
  • Abusing DNS
  • Abusing SNMP
  • Security testing methodologies
  • Windows shellcode
  • Integer overflows
  • Linux shellcode

Network scanning and service identification

  • Understanding TCP packets and structuresPassive network discovery and scanning
  • TCP scanning
  • Using differences in RFC implementations to your advantage
  • Scanning through firewalls
  • How to prevent the discovery of your reconnaissance activities
  • Using zombies to mask network scanning
  • Avoiding IDS/IPS detection
  • Proper identification of services
  • Vulnerability identification
  • A whole day on breaking through enterprise DMZs
  • No listening port Trojans
  • Reconstructing binaries from sniffed traffic
  • Circumventing antivirus
  • Bi-directional spoofed communication
  • Session fixation

Exploiting vulnerabilities and social engineering techniques

  • Vulnerability life cycles
  • Types of vulnerabilities
  • Flaws in encryption
  • Configuration errors
  • Buffer overflows
  • Stack overflows
  • Vulnerability mapping
  • Exploit utilization and delivery methods
  • Client-side exploits

SQL injection and attacks

  • Use of Trojans
  • Redirecting ports to thwart firewall rules
  • Avoiding anti-virus detection
  • Lateral movement and persistence
  • Use of keyloggers
  • IDS operations and avoidance
  • Encrypting your communications
  • Protocol abuse for covert communications
  • And many more

Scripts for ethical hacking and mitigation strategies

  • Sniffing in different environments
  • Attack sniffers
  • Man-in-the-middle attacks
  • Wireless networking
  • Shared key authentication weaknesses
  • WEP/WPA/WPA2 cracking
  • Anti-forensics

Advanced recon

  • Advanced recon
  • Attacking and blinding IDSs
  • Hiding your attacks from IDSs
  • Vulnerability mapping

x86 assembly for exploit development

  • x86 assembly for exploit development
  • Finding vulnerabilities with debuggers
  • Reversing win32 applications with IDA
  • Fuzzing / fault injection
  • Memory architecture and stack-based overflows

SEH exploits

  • SEH exploits
  • Return oriented programming
  • Writing shellcode & buffer overflow exploits
  • Defeating non-exec stacks
  • Return-to-libc shellcode
  • Function pointer overwrites
  • Crafting injectable shellcode
  • Defeating non-executable stacks
  • Linux LKM rootkits
  • Windows kernel rootkits
  • Egghunters
  • Restricted character set exploitation
  • Attacking format strings
  • Payloads
  • dlmalloc Heap Overflow exploits
  • Win32 Heap Overflow exploits
  • Linux stack overflow exploits
  • Encrypted covert channels
  • The global offset table overwrites

Metasploit payloads

  • Metasploit payloads
  • Advanced metasploit
  • Compressors and encryptors
  • Advanced client-side exploits
  • Attacking network-based protocols

Exploiting web apps

  • Exploiting web apps
  • Web application hacking
  • SQL injection in MS SQL
  • SQL injection in MySQL
  • CD & DVD-ROM protections

Hands-on Penetration Testing Projects / Use Cases

Our Penetration Testing Training course aims to deliver quality training that covers solid fundamental knowledge on core concepts with a practical approach. Such exposure to the current industry use-cases and scenarios will help learners scale up their skills and perform real-time projects with the best practices.

  1. Hands-on activities 1

  2. Hands-on activities 2

  3. Hands-on activities 3


Penetration Testing Certification

Passing Penetration Testing Quizzes & Assessment exams is mandatory to attain the Penetration Testing Course Completion certificate

  • An Industry-recognized certificate by Mindmajix.
  • Shareable certificate - add to your LinkedIn profile

What is the cost and process of the Penetration Testing Certification?

Every learner completing the entire course with assessments will receive a course completion certification from MindMajix. After completing the training, learners can appear for any of the official certifications mentioned in the course overview.

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Choose how you learn best

Both options cover the full curriculum and include most of the certification topics

Most flexible

Self-paced

33 hrs

Learn anytime, at your own pace — complete the course in weeks or months.

What you get
  • 33 hours of Penetration Testing Training videos
  • Curated and delivered by SME
  • Hands-On Lab sessions
  • Resources/materials
  • Sample Resumes
  • Get one year access to the LMS
  • Community forum support
  • Free Agile & Scrum add-on course
Not included
  • Live instructor & Q&A sessions
  • 1-on-1 doubt clearing calls
  • Mock interview & resume review
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Live online (instructor-led)

33 hrs

Real-time classes with a certified expert — ask questions, get instant feedback, and walk away job-ready

Everything in self-paced, plus
  • Live Zoom/Meet sessions with instructor
  • 1-on-1 doubt clearing sessions
  • Live project walkthroughs
  • certification guidance
  • Mock interviews with SME panel
  • Resume & LinkedIn profile review
  • Job referral to hiring partners
  • Session recordings to rewatch anytime
  • Agile & Scrum add-on course free
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Penetration Testing Training Schedule

33 hrs · Live online · Recordings included

Weekend (Sat-Sun)

Jun 27 - Jul 12

3 weekends · 33 hrs total

Time07:30 AM IST
ModeLive online

Zoom / Google Meet

Weekday (Mon-Fri)

Jun 30 - Jul 15

2 weeks · 33 hrs total

Time07:00 AM IST
ModeLive online

Zoom / Google Meet

Weekend (Sat-Sun)

Jul 04 - Jul 19

3 weekends · 33 hrs total

Time08:00 PM IST
ModeLive online

Zoom / Google Meet

Weekday (Mon-Fri)

Jul 07 - Jul 22

2 weeks · 33 hrs total

Time07:00 AM IST
ModeLive online

Zoom / Google Meet

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For Corporates

Empower your team with new skills to Enhance their performance and productivity.

Corporate Training

  • Customized course curriculum as per your team's specific needs
  • Training delivery through self-Paced videos, live Instructor-led training through online, on-premise at Mindmajix or your office facility
  • Resources such as slides, demos, exercises, and answer keys included
  • Complete guidance on obtaining certification
  • Complete practical demonstration and discussions on industry use cases
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Honest Comparison

MindMajix Penetration Testing Training
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We believe in transparency. Here's how MindMajix stacks up against typical Penetration Testing training providers so you can compare value, support, and practical depth clearly.

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Avg rating3.2(avg. across providers)
CurriculumCourse Content

Updated to the latest exam pattern with real-world modules, guided labs, and implementation depth.

Always current

Often outdated basics with limited real-world coverage and shallow practical context.

Frequently outdated
CurriculumHands-On Lab Access

Sandbox-style practice with guided exercises, projects, and replay-friendly learning support included.

Included at no extra cost

Slides-first teaching with restricted lab time or paid add-on practical access.

Limited / paid extra
InstructorTrainer Credentials

Certified trainers with real implementation experience and structured teaching support.

Verified expertise

Trainer quality varies widely and may depend on availability rather than specialization.

Varies widely
InstructorTrainer Continuity

A stable trainer journey with consistent delivery, doubt support, and batch continuity.

Consistent trainer

Trainer substitutions can happen mid-course and interrupt learning continuity.

Frequent changes
SupportDoubt Clearing

Ongoing help through trainer sessions, community support, and guided clarification after class.

Extended support

Support often stops after sessions, leaving little structured post-class help.

No post-training help
PlacementJob Assistance

Resume reviews, mock interviews, hiring guidance, and practical interview preparation support.

Active placement support

Placement support is often limited to generic guidance or an email list.

Mostly nominal
PlacementMock Interviews

Structured mock interview rounds with domain-focused feedback before interviews.

Included

Students are usually expected to prepare independently without guided mock rounds.

Not included
ScheduleBatch Flexibility

Weekday, weekend, and flexible learning paths with guidance on the best fit.

Fully flexible

Fixed schedules with fewer alternatives once a batch begins.

Limited options
CertificationExam Preparation

Practice questions, revision guidance, and exam-focused preparation aligned to current objectives.

Comprehensive prep

Generic question banks that may not reflect the latest exam priorities.

Outdated mock tests
ValuePrice Range

Strong value with training, support, and practical learning included as a single package.

Best value for inclusions

Lower headline pricing can still lead to add-on costs for labs, support, or extras.

Hidden add-on costs
ValueRecording Access

Long-term access to recordings and study materials for revision after batch completion.

Lifetime-style access

Access is often time-limited and may not include refreshed supporting material.

Time-limited access
Curriculum

Course Content

MindMajix

Updated to the latest exam pattern with real-world modules, guided labs, and implementation depth.

Always current
Other Institutes

Often outdated basics with limited real-world coverage and shallow practical context.

Frequently outdated
Curriculum

Hands-On Lab Access

MindMajix

Sandbox-style practice with guided exercises, projects, and replay-friendly learning support included.

Included at no extra cost
Other Institutes

Slides-first teaching with restricted lab time or paid add-on practical access.

Limited / paid extra
Instructor

Trainer Credentials

MindMajix

Certified trainers with real implementation experience and structured teaching support.

Verified expertise
Other Institutes

Trainer quality varies widely and may depend on availability rather than specialization.

Varies widely
Instructor

Trainer Continuity

MindMajix

A stable trainer journey with consistent delivery, doubt support, and batch continuity.

Consistent trainer
Other Institutes

Trainer substitutions can happen mid-course and interrupt learning continuity.

Frequent changes
Support

Doubt Clearing

MindMajix

Ongoing help through trainer sessions, community support, and guided clarification after class.

Extended support
Other Institutes

Support often stops after sessions, leaving little structured post-class help.

No post-training help
Placement

Job Assistance

MindMajix

Resume reviews, mock interviews, hiring guidance, and practical interview preparation support.

Active placement support
Other Institutes

Placement support is often limited to generic guidance or an email list.

Mostly nominal
Placement

Mock Interviews

MindMajix

Structured mock interview rounds with domain-focused feedback before interviews.

Included
Other Institutes

Students are usually expected to prepare independently without guided mock rounds.

Not included
Schedule

Batch Flexibility

MindMajix

Weekday, weekend, and flexible learning paths with guidance on the best fit.

Fully flexible
Other Institutes

Fixed schedules with fewer alternatives once a batch begins.

Limited options
Certification

Exam Preparation

MindMajix

Practice questions, revision guidance, and exam-focused preparation aligned to current objectives.

Comprehensive prep
Other Institutes

Generic question banks that may not reflect the latest exam priorities.

Outdated mock tests
Value

Price Range

MindMajix

Strong value with training, support, and practical learning included as a single package.

Best value for inclusions
Other Institutes

Lower headline pricing can still lead to add-on costs for labs, support, or extras.

Hidden add-on costs
Value

Recording Access

MindMajix

Long-term access to recordings and study materials for revision after batch completion.

Lifetime-style access
Other Institutes

Access is often time-limited and may not include refreshed supporting material.

Time-limited access
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MindMajixWins or ties in 9 of 11 categories
9/11

Industry-focused delivery with stronger support, consistency, and practical learning value.

Other InstitutesUsually win only on headline pricing
2/11

Lower upfront pricing can hide trade-offs in labs, trainer continuity, and support quality.

Penetration Testing Training FAQs

About Penetration Testing Certification Course

This Penetration Testing Certification Course is a deep dive into pen-testing with practical examples. You’ll learn how to use advanced techniques and popular pen-testing tools more sophisticatedly. You’ll learn to exploit a network using various methods. When you finish this course and complete hands-on projects, you’ll receive a certificate of completion from MindMajix that you can share with prospective employers and your professional network.

What will you learn in this online Penetration Testing Course?

Course outcomes:

  • Plan and prepare for an enterprise penetration test.
  • Conduct a detailed survey to aid in phishing, social engineering, and making well-informed attack decisions.
  • Exploit target systems in various methods.
  • Execute the post-exploitation process to move further into the network
  • Utilize multiple command and control frameworks to control and pillage compromised hosts 
  • Develop high-quality reports.
  • Learn pen-testing framework, footprinting, pre-engagement, and most effective ways to find the network’s weaknesses and vulnerabilities.

What skills do I need to have before starting this Penetration Testing Training?

Since pen-testing isn’t a beginner-level skill, you need expertise in using Linux, Unix commands, and software development. Also, you should have a foundation in the basics of coding skills, particularly HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Python. In addition, having a basic understanding of networking, TCP/IP or Bash scripting is beneficial.

Who can take up this Penetration Testing Certification Training?

Many job profiles can benefit from taking this Penetration Testing Certification Training. Some of them include:

  • Security Specialists
  • System Administrators
  • Ethical Hackers
  • IT professionals
  • Those who are preparing for the penetration testing certification exam.

Why should I take this Penetration Testing Course?

Cybercrime ranks third in dollar value globally. A study by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in partnership with McAfee found that nearly $600 billion, i.e., one percent of global GDP, is lost annually due to cybercrime.

To combat the ever-rising threat of Cyber Attacks, many companies are working on developing strategies to prevent these attacks. As a result, the job market for cybersecurity is expanding.  Companies are looking for skilled Penetration Testers to perform pen-testing proactively to deal with such attacks.

Taking this Penetration Testing Course will help you enter a field where you’ll be in demand, making the potential for more incredible advancement than in other industries. 

TESTIMONIALS
What Learners say about Mindmajix
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Excellent course for both professionals and...

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Excellent course for both professionals and beginners. Guys, I highly recommend this if you want to improve your penetration testing skills at your own pace with the highest quality. It is one of the most affordable and valuable courses you should enroll in if you want to comprehend security ideas and be prepared to address difficulties that arise in the actual world of business.

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Chetan

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With MindMajix, I learned a lot

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With MindMajix, I learned a lot. You become familiar with the current security industry through the penetration testing course. This certification is in great demand for security analysts, and the way the course is structured is simply superb.

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Bharath Kumar

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Everything is very well organized

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Everything is very well organized. I gained enough practical experience through live projects and sessions. The Penetration Testing training course included more implementation than theory, which aids in a deeper understanding of various concepts.

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