Online Certification Course · CompTIA PenTest+

Upskill Into Penetration Testing

Whether you already hold Security plus or are working toward it, this is the next rung. You cover recon, exploits, privilege escalation and the report at the end. It is built for the step past defence.

3 monthsof self-paced study
CompTIA PenTest+a globally recognised certification
Exam feesincluded in the course
Onlinestart together, finish whenever
At a Glance

Course Snapshot

CertificationCompTIA PenTest+
Duration3 months
DeliveryOnline and self-paced
CohortConnected through Slack and the course platform
ExamOne, taken online with a proctor
EntryNo prerequisites, though Security+ is recommended
Comes with
  • Start together, finish whenever
  • Exam voucher provided
  • Reporting skills covered
  • Student support at every step
Who It’s For

Why Do This Course

Move From Defence to Offence

You stop guarding the wall and start testing where it gives way.

The Whole Attack Chain

Recon, social engineering, network and host attacks, then post-exploitation.

Write the Report Too

Reporting and communicating results sits inside the course, with its own module.

Where The Skills Fit

Where These Skills Could Take You

Someone has to try breaking in before a stranger does. The work is easy to picture. You get permission, map the target, find the gap, then write up how you got through. Businesses pay for that report.

Cyber Security Analyst

Watches for threats and closes the gaps that get found.

Penetration Tester

Tests systems on purpose, with permission, then reports back.

Ethical Hacker

Thinks like an attacker so a business can fix it first.

Roles where these skills are useful, not promised outcomes. Every role is different, and some need more study or experience.

The Course

What You Learn

Three months, from first scan through to the written report.

01
Finding the Way In
Mapping a target and spotting where it is soft.
Information gathering
Vulnerability identification
Vulnerability assessment across systems and networks
Social engineering attacks
02
Getting Through
Testing the network and the machine itself.
Wired and wireless network exploitation
Bypassing security controls
Local host and physical security vulnerabilities
Privilege escalation
03
After the Break-In
What you do once you are inside, and how you write it up.
Post-exploitation activities
Penetration testing reports
Communicating results
Included

What You’ll Get

Study

  • CompTIA PenTest+, the core certification
  • Three months, self-paced
  • Full attack chain, recon to reporting
  • Slack cohort, plus the course platform

Support

  • Trainers and mentors, at every step
  • Student support team, for everything else
  • Exam voucher, provided to you
  • Payment plans, ask an advisor
Why This One

What Makes It Different

Three things shape this one. A full attack chain, the reporting half, and exam fees included.

01
Offensive Skills, Start to End

From information gathering through to post-exploitation activities.

02
Wired and Wireless Both

Network exploitation covers cabled and wireless, plus bypassing controls.

03
The Report Matters

A test nobody can read is wasted. Writing the report is taught.

The Credentials

What You Walk Away With

A Globally Recognised Certification

CompTIA PenTest+

A globally recognised certification, sat online with a proctor

A Name On the Job Ad

PenTest+ is a globally recognised certification, asked for by name.

Hands On the Whole Chain

Recon, exploitation and post-exploitation, not one slice of it.

Exam Sat, Fee Covered

One exam, online, with a voucher provided to register.

Getting Started

How It Works

Step one

Enquire

Ask for the course guide. It takes a minute.

Step two

Talk It Over

An advisor checks the course sits at the right level for you.

Step three

Sort the Plan

Pay upfront, pay in four, or ask about a longer plan.

Step four

Start Online

Begin with information gathering and vulnerability work.

Good to Know

Common Questions

Do I need Security+ first?

It is recommended, not required. CompTIA suggests it, along with some hands-on security experience.

How long does it take?

About three months. It is self-paced, so the timing bends around you.

What does it cost?

Pay upfront, pay in four, or use a longer plan. Ask an advisor for the figure.

How is it delivered?

Online and self-paced. The cohort connects through Slack and the course platform.

How is the exam run?

One exam, online, with a proctor. The fee is covered and a voucher is provided.

Is this legal work?

Yes, when it is authorised. Testing happens with written permission from the system owner.

What if I am new to IT?

You can join without prerequisites. Most people find the defensive fundamentals an easier first step.

Is this nationally recognised training?

CompTIA PenTest+ is recognised globally and named directly in security job ads. It is an industry certification, not nationally recognised training. In this field, the CompTIA name is what gets read first.

How do I check the details first?

Ask for the course guide and speak to an advisor. Fees and timings are worth confirming.

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About the College

Lumify Learn teaches this course online and self-paced. A cohort runs alongside you through Slack and the course platform. Trainers, mentors and a student support team provide support at every step.

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