Early Enrollment Bonus: $3,000 credit towards additional career services included at no extra cost
Certified Ethical Hacker (Penetration Testing)
✦with Course-to-Career Coaching✦Master offensive security and hands-on penetration testing.
A focused, certification-driven path for cybersecurity professionals who want to specialize in penetration testing, vulnerability exploitation, and security assessment reporting.
Data Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, CompTIA
What Is Penetration Testing (PenTest+)?
The CompTIA PenTest+ program trains cybersecurity professionals to plan, scope, and conduct penetration tests—authorized simulated attacks designed to find and exploit vulnerabilities before real attackers do.
Unlike defensive certifications, PenTest+ is entirely offensive. It covers the full penetration testing lifecycle: planning and scoping engagements, performing reconnaissance, exploiting vulnerabilities, and writing actionable reports for stakeholders.
PenTest+ is vendor-neutral, meaning the skills apply across platforms, tools, and environments—not just one product ecosystem.
This program is ideal for professionals who already have foundational security knowledge (Security+ or equivalent) and want to specialize in hands-on offensive security.
Career-Bond Preferred
Course-to-Career Coaching Included
As a Career-Bond Preferred Program, PenTest+ includes dedicated Course-to-Career coaching from study planning through certification and into your job search.
Coaching covers exam preparation strategy, lab practice guidance, resume positioning for penetration testing roles, and interview preparation for offensive security positions.
The result is a structured path from training to career—not just a certification, but a real plan to land the role.
How Penetration Testing (PenTest+) Training Is Delivered
Format
Delivered 100% online in a structured, self-paced format with hands-on labs and live coaching from course through career.
Typical Timeline
3–6 months (assumes part-time study of 10–15 hours per week)
8–12 weeks is achievable with dedicated full-time study and prior security experience
Flexibility
Designed to fit around current employment or job searching
Learning Flow
This program focuses on practical penetration testing skills: reconnaissance, exploitation, post-exploitation, and professional reporting.
Coaching Support
Personal coaching included through Career-Bond to support certification prep and career positioning in offensive security
What You'll Learn in Penetration Testing (PenTest+) Training
Core Skills
The fundamentals every cybersecurity role builds on.
- Planning and scoping penetration test engagements
- Passive and active reconnaissance
- Vulnerability identification and analysis
- Exploitation of network, wireless, application, and cloud vulnerabilities
- Post-exploitation techniques
- Report writing and communication of findings
Tools & Technology
Practical systems and concepts used across IT and security environments.
- Penetration testing frameworks (Metasploit, Burp Suite)
- Network scanning tools (Nmap, Nessus)
- Scripting for automation (Python, Bash)
- Web application testing tools
- Wireless and cloud exploitation tools
Certifications Prep
Preparation aligned to nationally recognized certification standards.
- CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-003)
Is Penetration Testing (PenTest+) Training Right For You?
This program is designed for serious adults who want a structured path into a career in cybersecurity.
This Program Is For You If...
- You hold CompTIA Security+ or have equivalent foundational security knowledge
- You want to specialize in penetration testing and offensive security
- You're interested in red team, vulnerability assessment, or security consulting roles
- You want a vendor-neutral certification recognized across the industry
- You prefer hands-on, practical training over theory-heavy coursework
Consider Other Options If...
- You have no IT or security background (start with Cybersecurity for Beginners)
- You're looking for a defensive/SOC-focused certification (consider CySA+ instead)
- You want a management-level security certification
Certifications for Penetration Testing (PenTest+)
This program prepares you for nationally recognized certifications that employers value.
CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-003)
CompTIA
Validates hands-on penetration testing skills including planning, scoping, vulnerability exploitation, and reporting.
Focus: Planning and scoping, information gathering and vulnerability scanning, attacks and exploits, reporting and communication, tools and code analysis
Tuition Includes 1 Certification Exam Voucher
(approx. $404 value)
Career-Bond Preferred Coaching
Personalized, live coaching designed to help learners finish, get certified, and move forward with confidence.
Learn more about Preferred CoachingIncluded: Live, 1:1 Personalized Coaching
12 monthly coaching sessions with Darius, including 5 career mastermind sessions at key milestones
Your Live Coaching Sessions (12 monthly sessions · 5 career masterminds)
Course Kickoff
Get your personalized learning plan, realistic timeline, and first 30 days mapped out. You'll leave knowing exactly what to study, when, and why.
Mid-Course Momentum
Assess your progress, address struggles, and refocus priorities when life gets busy. You'll leave knowing you're on track—or back on track.
Certification Readiness
Final exam prep, test-taking strategies, and mental preparation. You'll leave knowing you're ready to pass.
Job Strategy
LinkedIn optimization, resume review, and job search strategy. You'll leave knowing how to turn your certification into interviews.
Early Career Check-In
Interview prep, salary negotiation, and troubleshooting job search challenges. You'll leave knowing how to land and leverage your first role.
How Preferred Coaching Keeps You on Track
Time & Schedule Fit
Support designed to help learners make steady progress around real work and life commitments.
Momentum & Follow-Through
Live guidance that keeps progress moving when motivation dips or distractions appear.
Certification Readiness
Clear direction on how to prepare, when to test, and how to approach certification exams with confidence.
Career Direction
Coaching that helps translate coursework and certifications into practical next steps.
Career Outlook
Entry-Level Roles
- Junior Penetration Tester
- Vulnerability Analyst
- Security Consultant
- Red Team Operator
- Application Security Tester
Advancement Path
Progress into senior pen tester, red team lead, security architect, or pursue advanced certifications like OSCP or SecurityX
Career Progression
PenTest+ is the offensive counterpart to CySA+—together they cover both sides of cybersecurity operations
Tuition & Investment
One-time investment
Total program value: $9,000+
What's Included
Structured, self-paced penetration testing training
- Aligned with CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-003) exam objectives
- Covers the full penetration testing lifecycle from scoping to reporting
- 12-month access to the online learning platform
- Self-paced lessons, hands-on labs, and exam prep resources
- Live office hours with course instructors / subject matter experts
Career-Bond Preferred Coaching
- Live Course Kickoff Session
Set your personalized timeline and study plan from day one
- Mid-Course Momentum Check
Stay on track when life gets busy
- Pre-Exam Confidence Session
Walk into your test knowing you're ready
- Post-Cert LinkedIn & Resume Optimization
Turn your certification into interview invitations
- Early Career Navigation Session
Land the job and negotiate your salary with confidence
1 Certification Exam Voucher Included
CompTIA PenTest+ (~$404 value)
Job Placement Guarantee
Complete the program, follow the coaching system, and actively execute your job search — and you'll get a qualifying job offer. If you don't, we'll refund your tuition.
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