CompTIA PenTest+
Level: Advanced
Develop Advanced Penetration Testing Skills
Master Vulnerability Scanning, Exploitation & Remediation
Gain an Industry-Recognised CompTIA Certification
Official CompTIA Course Materials & Exam Included
Welsh Government Funding Accepted
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Course Overview
Duration:
5 Days (9am-5pm)
Accredited:
Yes
Exams:
Included
Funding:
PLA, PLA Digital, ReAct
Type:
Classroom, Online, Onsite, Virtual
Company group booking discount available
Course Overview
Duration:
5 Days (9am-5pm)
Accredited:
Yes
Exams:
Included
Funding:
PLA, PLA Digital, ReAct
Type:
Classroom, Online, Onsite, Virtual
Company group booking discount available
The CompTIA PenTest+ course is designed for cybersecurity professionals responsible for penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, and vulnerability management in modern IT environments. This course focuses on the practical skills required to plan and scope penetration testing engagements, identify and assess vulnerabilities, understand legal and compliance requirements, and communicate findings clearly to stakeholders. PenTest+ covers the full penetration testing lifecycle, from planning and information gathering through to vulnerability analysis, exploitation concepts, reporting and remediation advice. Learners will explore the tools, techniques and methodologies used by penetration testers and red team professionals to assess the resilience of networks, systems and applications. The course also places strong emphasis on professional reporting, risk communication and providing practical recommendations that help organisations improve their security posture. By completing this course, delegates will develop the knowledge and confidence needed to support ethical penetration testing activities and prepare for the CompTIA PenTest+ certification examination.
Target Audience
- Cybersecurity professionals responsible for penetration testing and vulnerability management
- Security analysts looking to develop practical offensive security knowledge
- Network and systems administrators moving into cybersecurity roles
- IT professionals responsible for assessing and improving organisational security
- Security consultants and technical professionals involved in risk assessment activities
- Individuals preparing for the CompTIA PenTest+ certification examination
By the End of This Course, You Will Be Able To:
- Understand the purpose, scope and stages of a penetration testing engagement
- Explain key legal, compliance and ethical considerations relating to penetration testing
- Plan and prepare penetration testing activities in line with agreed requirements
- Conduct information gathering and reconnaissance using appropriate tools and techniques
- Perform vulnerability scanning and analyse the results
- Understand common network, wireless, application and physical security vulnerabilities
- Apply penetration testing techniques within authorised and controlled environments
- Analyse findings and identify appropriate remediation recommendations
- Communicate technical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Produce professional penetration testing reports that support risk-based decision-making
- Understand basic scripting concepts used to support security testing activities
- Prepare confidently for the CompTIA PenTest+ certification examination
The CompTIA PenTest+ course is designed for cybersecurity professionals responsible for penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, and vulnerability management in modern IT environments. This course focuses on the practical skills required to plan and scope penetration testing engagements, identify and assess vulnerabilities, understand legal and compliance requirements, and communicate findings clearly to stakeholders. PenTest+ covers the full penetration testing lifecycle, from planning and information gathering through to vulnerability analysis, exploitation concepts, reporting and remediation advice. Learners will explore the tools, techniques and methodologies used by penetration testers and red team professionals to assess the resilience of networks, systems and applications. The course also places strong emphasis on professional reporting, risk communication and providing practical recommendations that help organisations improve their security posture. By completing this course, delegates will develop the knowledge and confidence needed to support ethical penetration testing activities and prepare for the CompTIA PenTest+ certification examination.
Target Audience
- Cybersecurity professionals responsible for penetration testing and vulnerability management
- Security analysts looking to develop practical offensive security knowledge
- Network and systems administrators moving into cybersecurity roles
- IT professionals responsible for assessing and improving organisational security
- Security consultants and technical professionals involved in risk assessment activities
- Individuals preparing for the CompTIA PenTest+ certification examination
By the End of This Course, You Will Be Able To:
- Understand the purpose, scope and stages of a penetration testing engagement
- Explain key legal, compliance and ethical considerations relating to penetration testing
- Plan and prepare penetration testing activities in line with agreed requirements
- Conduct information gathering and reconnaissance using appropriate tools and techniques
- Perform vulnerability scanning and analyse the results
- Understand common network, wireless, application and physical security vulnerabilities
- Apply penetration testing techniques within authorised and controlled environments
- Analyse findings and identify appropriate remediation recommendations
- Communicate technical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Produce professional penetration testing reports that support risk-based decision-making
- Understand basic scripting concepts used to support security testing activities
- Prepare confidently for the CompTIA PenTest+ certification examination
CompTIA PenTest+
- Lesson 1: Scoping Organizational/Customer Requirements
- Lesson 2: Defining the Rules of Engagement
- Lesson 3: Footprinting and Gathering Intelligence
- Lesson 4: Evaluating Human and Physical Vulnerabilities
- Lesson 5: Preparing the Vulnerability Scan
- Lesson 6: Scanning Logical Vulnerabilities
- Lesson 7: Analysing Scanning Results
- Lesson 8: Avoiding Detection and Covering Tracks
- Lesson 9: Exploiting the LAN and Cloud
- Lesson 10: Testing Wireless Networks
- Lesson 11: Targeting Mobile Devices
- Lesson 12: Attacking Specialised Systems
- Lesson 13: Web Application-Based Attacks
- Lesson 14: Performing System Hacking
- Lesson 15: Scripting and Software Development
- Lesson 16: Leveraging the Attack: Pivot and Penetrate
- Lesson 17: Communicating During the PenTesting Process
- Lesson 18: Summarising Report Components
- Lesson 19: Recommending Remediation
- Lesson 20: Performing Post-Report Delivery Activities
CompTIA PenTest+
- Lesson 1: Scoping Organizational/Customer Requirements
- Lesson 2: Defining the Rules of Engagement
- Lesson 3: Footprinting and Gathering Intelligence
- Lesson 4: Evaluating Human and Physical Vulnerabilities
- Lesson 5: Preparing the Vulnerability Scan
- Lesson 6: Scanning Logical Vulnerabilities
- Lesson 7: Analysing Scanning Results
- Lesson 8: Avoiding Detection and Covering Tracks
- Lesson 9: Exploiting the LAN and Cloud
- Lesson 10: Testing Wireless Networks
- Lesson 11: Targeting Mobile Devices
- Lesson 12: Attacking Specialised Systems
- Lesson 13: Web Application-Based Attacks
- Lesson 14: Performing System Hacking
- Lesson 15: Scripting and Software Development
- Lesson 16: Leveraging the Attack: Pivot and Penetrate
- Lesson 17: Communicating During the PenTesting Process
- Lesson 18: Summarising Report Components
- Lesson 19: Recommending Remediation
- Lesson 20: Performing Post-Report Delivery Activities
- Exam duration: 165 minutes
- Maximum of 85 performance-based and multiple-choice questions
- Passing score: 750 on a scale of 100 to 900
- Closed-book examination – no reference materials are permitted during the exam
- Exam duration: 165 minutes
- Maximum of 85 performance-based and multiple-choice questions
- Passing score: 750 on a scale of 100 to 900
- Closed-book examination – no reference materials are permitted during the exam
- Five days of instructor-led training and exam preparation delivered by an accredited CompTIA trainer
- Official CompTIA courseware and learning materials
- CompTIA certification examination voucher included. Examination vouchers are usually valid for up to 12 months from the date of issue; however, funding rules may require learners funded through schemes such as PLA, ReAct or other government-funded programmes to sit their examination within a shorter timeframe.
- Exam Pass Guarantee – if you do not pass the exam after attending the course, you can retake the same training with NILC at no additional cost. You will only need to pay the examination fee charged by the exam provider. Applies to instructor-led courses only
- Five days of instructor-led training and exam preparation delivered by an accredited CompTIA trainer
- Official CompTIA courseware and learning materials
- CompTIA certification examination voucher included. Examination vouchers are usually valid for up to 12 months from the date of issue; however, funding rules may require learners funded through schemes such as PLA, ReAct or other government-funded programmes to sit their examination within a shorter timeframe.
- Exam Pass Guarantee – if you do not pass the exam after attending the course, you can retake the same training with NILC at no additional cost. You will only need to pay the examination fee charged by the exam provider. Applies to instructor-led courses only
This is an intermediate-to-advanced cybersecurity course for learners with existing technical and security knowledge. To get the most from this course, learners should have a good understanding of networking, operating systems, security principles and vulnerability management. Prior experience in cybersecurity, network administration, systems administration or a related technical role is strongly recommended. CompTIA Network+ and Security+ certifications, or equivalent knowledge and experience, would be beneficial before attending this course.
This is an intermediate-to-advanced cybersecurity course for learners with existing technical and security knowledge. To get the most from this course, learners should have a good understanding of networking, operating systems, security principles and vulnerability management. Prior experience in cybersecurity, network administration, systems administration or a related technical role is strongly recommended. CompTIA Network+ and Security+ certifications, or equivalent knowledge and experience, would be beneficial before attending this course.
Who is the CompTIA PenTest+ course suitable for?
CompTIA PenTest+ is designed for cybersecurity professionals who want to develop practical penetration testing and vulnerability management skills. It is particularly suitable for security analysts, network and systems administrators, security consultants and IT professionals looking to move into offensive security roles.
Is CompTIA PenTest+ suitable for beginners?
No. PenTest+ is an intermediate-to-advanced cybersecurity course and assumes you already have a good understanding of networking, operating systems, security principles and vulnerability management.
What experience should I have before attending CompTIA PenTest+?
Who is the CompTIA PenTest+ course suitable for?
CompTIA PenTest+ is designed for cybersecurity professionals who want to develop practical penetration testing and vulnerability management skills. It is particularly suitable for security analysts, network and systems administrators, security consultants and IT professionals looking to move into offensive security roles.
Is CompTIA PenTest+ suitable for beginners?
No. PenTest+ is an intermediate-to-advanced cybersecurity course and assumes you already have a good understanding of networking, operating systems, security principles and vulnerability management.
What experience should I have before attending CompTIA PenTest+?
Dates & Prices
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Start Date: Mon 21 September 2026
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Virtual
Our virtual courses allow you to access live instructor-led training from the same expert instructors that deliver our classroom courses, without leaving the comfort of your home or office. All virtual courses are fully interactive, and learners can communicate with their trainer and peers at any time.
Many of our virtual courses are also recorded, so you can recap over the content you learnt as many time as you wish.
Classroom
Our classroom courses allow you to learn and interact face-to-face with our expert instructors in a comfortable and modern training environment. All of our classroom based courses take place at NILC centers, or high quality training facilities, and include all required IT and physical equipment.
We also limit our class sizes to help promote better discussions and to ensure your learning experience is comfortable as possible.
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Save time and hassle by arranging for one of our expert instructors to come to you. Our onsite courses allow you to learn in a location of your choosing, and you can train as many or as few people as you want – from a single person or team to whole departments. We can also fully customize the course content to the specific requirements of your business or project.
We offer onsite courses throughout the UK and it can be a great team building opportunity for colleagues to come together, bond and discuss.
Online
Our Online Self Paced courses allow you to learn new skills from our expert instructors, in your own time and at your own pace. Our flexible online learning platform allows you to access content on your computer, tablet or mobile device, whether you’re on the move or at home. All our online courses come with immediate access and you can start learning straight away, from any internet enabled compatible device.
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Frequently Asked Questions
CompTIA PenTest+ is designed for cybersecurity professionals who want to develop practical penetration testing and vulnerability management skills. It is particularly suitable for security analysts, network and systems administrators, security consultants and IT professionals looking to move into offensive security roles.
No. PenTest+ is an intermediate-to-advanced cybersecurity course and assumes you already have a good understanding of networking, operating systems, security principles and vulnerability management.
You will learn how to plan and scope penetration testing engagements, gather intelligence, identify and assess vulnerabilities, understand exploitation techniques and communicate findings. The course also covers remediation recommendations and how to write professional penetration testing reports.
Yes. The course explores penetration testing techniques across networks, cloud environments, wireless networks, mobile devices, web applications and specialised systems. You will learn how to identify and assess different vulnerabilities in authorised, controlled environments.
Yes. You will learn how to prepare and perform vulnerability scans, analyse the results and identify potential weaknesses. You will also explore how to prioritise findings and translate them into appropriate remediation recommendations.
Advanced programming skills aren’t required, though some scripting knowledge can help. The course covers scripting and software development concepts used to support penetration testing and security assessment activities.
Yes. Professional reporting is an important part of the course. You will learn how to communicate technical findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, produce penetration testing reports and recommend appropriate remediation actions.
Yes. Eligible learners may be able to access funding through schemes such as Personal Learning Accounts (PLA), PLA Digital, ReAct+, and Skills for the Workplace. Please contact NILC to discuss your eligibility
Frequently Asked Questions
CompTIA PenTest+ is designed for cybersecurity professionals who want to develop practical penetration testing and vulnerability management skills. It is particularly suitable for security analysts, network and systems administrators, security consultants and IT professionals looking to move into offensive security roles.
No. PenTest+ is an intermediate-to-advanced cybersecurity course and assumes you already have a good understanding of networking, operating systems, security principles and vulnerability management.
You will learn how to plan and scope penetration testing engagements, gather intelligence, identify and assess vulnerabilities, understand exploitation techniques and communicate findings. The course also covers remediation recommendations and how to write professional penetration testing reports.
Yes. The course explores penetration testing techniques across networks, cloud environments, wireless networks, mobile devices, web applications and specialised systems. You will learn how to identify and assess different vulnerabilities in authorised, controlled environments.
Yes. You will learn how to prepare and perform vulnerability scans, analyse the results and identify potential weaknesses. You will also explore how to prioritise findings and translate them into appropriate remediation recommendations.
Advanced programming skills aren’t required, though some scripting knowledge can help. The course covers scripting and software development concepts used to support penetration testing and security assessment activities.
Yes. Professional reporting is an important part of the course. You will learn how to communicate technical findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, produce penetration testing reports and recommend appropriate remediation actions.
Yes. Eligible learners may be able to access funding through schemes such as Personal Learning Accounts (PLA), PLA Digital, ReAct+, and Skills for the Workplace. Please contact NILC to discuss your eligibility
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