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Training Metasploit - Mastering Ethical Pentests
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Metasploit training objectives
- Master the installation and configuration of Metasploit for professional testing
- Develop skills in vulnerability exploitation using Metasploit modules
- Implement payloads and handlers to simulate controlled attacks
- Design ethical pentest scenarios for certifying corporate environments
- Optimize security reports for effective remediation
- Manage post-exploitation sessions in a legal and secure framework
Program
Metasploit curriculum: 3 modules over 3 days
Module 1 : Metasploit Fundamentals: Installation and First Modules (Kali Linux, msfconsole, Exploitation Basics)
Complete installation of Metasploit on a dedicated Kali Linux environment, hands-on with the msfconsole interface to navigate modules and databases, initial configuration with updates to recent exploits, practical exercises on simple vulnerability scans using integrated Nmap, creation of your first professional workspace, supervised tests on vulnerable virtual machines to validate immediate learning and build technical confidence.
Module 2 : Metasploit Exploits: Payloads and Attack Execution (Auxiliary Modules, Handlers, Meterpreter)
In-depth exploration of Metasploit exploitation modules adapted to common services like SMB or HTTP, customized configuration of multi-platform payloads for Windows and Linux, launching TCP handlers to capture reverse shells, realistic attack simulations on isolated labs with known vulnerabilities, optimization of options to bypass basic detections, pair exercises to share feedback and refine techniques, generation of detailed logs for collaborative post-mortem analysis.
Module 3 : Advanced Metasploit Pentests: Post-Exploitation and Reporting (Meterpreter Sessions, Evasion, Certifying Deliverables)
Advanced management of Meterpreter sessions for ethical pivoting and privilege escalation, basic evasion techniques against antiviruses using Metasploit encoders, integration with complementary tools like Armitage for attack visualization, development of professional reports with screenshots and remediation recommendations, red thread project on a complete corporate scenario, expert trainer code review, provision of certifying reporting template for reuse in real missions.
How Metasploit skills are assessed
- Multiple-choice quiz to validate learning outcomes at the end of the training
- Continuous assessment through practical exercises on labs
- Presentation of the red thread pentest project to the trainer
How the Metasploit course is taught
- Courses delivered by a certified expert pentester trainer
- Hands-on exercises on secure virtual labs simulating real environments
- Progressive red thread project throughout the training
- Complete course materials provided to each participant
Metasploit training: access and practical arrangements
The Training Metasploit - Mastering Ethical Pentests program is delivered onsite or remote (blended-learning, virtual classroom, remote presence). At Learni, an industry-certified training organization, every program is built to maximize skills acquisition regardless of the chosen format.
The trainer alternates between demonstrative, interrogative and active methods (through hands-on labs and/or scenarios). This pedagogical approach guarantees concrete learning that's immediately applicable at work.
Equipment required
For the smooth delivery of the Training Metasploit - Mastering Ethical Pentests program, the following equipment is required:
- Mac or PC computers, high-speed fiber internet, whiteboard or flipchart, projector or interactive touch screen (for remote sessions)
- Training environments installed on workstations or accessible online
- Course materials, hands-on exercises and complementary resources
- Post-training access to materials and educational resources
For intra-company training on a site outside Learni, the client commits to providing all required teaching materials (computers, internet, etc.) for the smooth delivery of the program in line with the prerequisites in the communicated program.
* contact us for remote delivery feasibility** ratio varies depending on the program
Skills assessment methods
Assessment of skills acquired during the Training Metasploit - Mastering Ethical Pentests program is performed through:
- During training: case studies, hands-on labs and professional scenarios
- End of training: self-assessment questionnaire and skills evaluation by the trainer
- After training: completion certificate detailing acquired skills
Program accessibility
Learni is committed to making its programs accessible. All our programs are accessible to people with disabilities. Our teams are available to adapt the pedagogical methods to your specific needs. Please contact us for any adjustment request.
Enrollment terms and lead times
Registration is possible up to 48 business hours before the start of training. All our programs are built for corporate L&D budgets and delivered onsite or remotely.
The Learni story
Founded by engineers and learning experts, Learni's mission is to make high-impact tech training accessible to teams everywhere. We work remotely with organizations across the US and Canada, in your time zone, to help teams upskill fast.
Our method
How Learni guarantees the quality of your Metasploit training
Before, during, after: we frame the brief, introduce the trainer, tailor the content and measure impact. You stay in control from kickoff to wrap-up.
You meet the trainer beforehand
30-minute video call between you and the selected trainer to validate the fit, adjust content and clear any final doubts.
- Live briefing on goals and team context.
- Veto right — we swap the trainer for free if needed.
Content tailored to your context
No recycled slides. The syllabus is reworked from your real cases: tools, constraints, vocabulary, ongoing projects.
- Hands-on cases drawn from your stack and projects.
- Program co-written then validated by your team.
Continuous quality follow-up
Live evaluations, 30/90/180-day check-ins and a consolidation plan. If the impact misses the mark, we rework it.
- NPS, knowledge quizzes and skills self-assessment.
- Satisfaction guarantee: fully satisfied or free rework.
A simple promise: you don't pay to discover the trainer on day one. Everything is validated upfront, by you.
Our social commitment
A school kit donated to a child for every training booked
To fight inequalities in access to education, Learni donates a complete school kit to a child in need for every training booked. You build your skills, a child heads back to school.
- Backpack, notebooks and essential supplies
- Distributed through our partner charities
- Included, at no extra cost to you
FAQ
Metasploit: frequently asked questions
Which tools are used in Metasploit training?+
Hands-on work runs on kali Linux, msfconsole, exploitation Basics, auxiliary Modules, handlers and meterpreter. Those tools come from the Metasploit program itself, delivered on site over 3 days, so participants practise on the stack they will use at work.
What can participants do after Metasploit training?+
They can master the installation and configuration of Metasploit for professional testing, develop skills in vulnerability exploitation using Metasploit modules and implement payloads and handlers to simulate controlled attacks. Those are the stated objectives of the Metasploit program at Beginner level, checked by the end-of-session assessment.
What does the Metasploit program cover, day by day?+
Day 1: Metasploit Fundamentals: Installation and First Modules (Kali Linux, msfconsole, Exploitation Basics). Day 2: Metasploit Exploits: Payloads and Attack Execution (Auxiliary Modules, Handlers, Meterpreter). Day 3: Advanced Metasploit Pentests: Post-Exploitation and Reporting (Meterpreter Sessions, Evasion, Certifying Deliverables). The Metasploit program runs over 3 days, delivered on site.
How is Metasploit training assessed?+
Assessment relies on multiple-choice quiz to validate learning outcomes at the end of the training, continuous assessment through practical exercises on labs and presentation of the red thread pentest project to the trainer. Learni issues a completion certificate together with the individual assessment report at the end of the Metasploit program, which an L&D team can file as evidence.
How much does Metasploit training cost per participant?+
Metasploit training costs $3,465 per participant. For an in-company team, the flat rate starts at $6,290 for the whole group, up to 8 people. AWS, Azure or OVH infrastructure is extra, from $158 per day. The detailed quote, sent within one business day, adjusts the amount to the format and how far the syllabus is tailored to your team.
How long does Metasploit training take?+
3 days, available live online (US time zones) or on-site at your offices. Half-day tracks spread over several weeks are possible so the team stays operational.
Who pays for Metasploit training?+
Most US teams pay directly through their company L&D or training budget. Learni invoices in US dollars and accepts bank transfer (ACH/wire) or card, with volume pricing for teams. A purchase order is welcome.
What do participants need to know before Metasploit training?+
Basic knowledge of Linux, TCP/IP, and ethical cybersecurity.
Is a certificate issued after Metasploit training?+
Yes. A Learni completion certificate is issued, along with the individual evaluation report. Learni is a certified training provider and prepares for third-party certifications, but does not award them itself.
Does Learni provide the equipment for Metasploit training?+
No. A computer and a stable internet connection are required for each participant. Learni provides the learning platform, the trainer and all course materials.
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