Training: Mastering Nmap: The Essential Tool for Network Security

$2,310

  • 2 days
  • Onsite
  • 8 people max.
Ref: SIT656
8 people max.
$2,310
In-company rate: from $4,190 for the whole team
On-site and certification exam on quote
2 days
Onsite

Don't let this gap widen

Why this program matters

  • Without mastery of Nmap, network vulnerabilities go unnoticed, exposing infrastructures to invisible attacks.

  • 75 % of cybersecurity incidents stem from flaws not detected in time, with an average cost of 4,5 millions d'euros per breach according to IBM.

  • A company thus loses up to 200 000 € per month in ineffective audits and downtime, while the administrator risks personal liability and a compromised career.

  • Each delay in skills multiplies the risks of devastating intrusion by 3.

Nawfel ABED, Learni trainer · Cybersecurity expert
Nawfel ABED

Learni trainer · Cybersecurity expert

73%productivity gap
×3cost of inaction
Flag of the United StatesBuilt for US teams
Payment by wire transferEnhanced confidentialityPerfect for companies with 50 to 500 employeesScheduling to fit any time zone

Trusted by — schools, companies and industrial groups

25,806 programs · 25 countries

  • Aptar
  • ArcelorMittal
  • Equans
  • EDF
  • Ubisoft
  • Microsoft

Every program built with a dedicated engineer

  • OpenAI
  • Anthropic
  • Mistral AI
  • NVIDIA
  • Google
  • Amazon Web Services
  • Microsoft Dynamics 365
  • Salesforce
  • ServiceNow
  • SAP
  • Oracle
  • Cisco
  • Fortinet
  • Palo Alto Networks
  • Aruba
  • VMware
  • Red Hat
  • Databricks
  • Snowflake
  • OVHcloud
  • Notion
  • AMD
  • Apple

Companies: Aptar, ArcelorMittal, Equans, EDF, Ubisoft and Microsoft.

Nmap training objectives

  • Understand how Nmap works and its role in network security auditing
  • Know how to use Nmap to perform effective scans
  • Analyze and interpret Nmap results
  • Implement advanced scanning techniques
  • Use Nmap in a legal and ethical framework

Nmap curriculum: 3 modules over 2 days

Module 1 : Introduction to Nmap and getting started

History of Nmap, multi-platform installation, discovery of the command-line interface, first simple scans, analysis of basic outputs, discovery of official documentation and community resources.

Module 2 : Fundamental scanning techniques

Explanation of the main scan types (TCP SYN, UDP, connect, ping), discovery of service and OS detection, use of important options, management of false positives/negatives, performance management and network limitations.

Module 3 : Advanced scans and result analysis

Use of NSE scripts (Nmap Scripting Engine) for vulnerability detection, stealth scanning techniques (bypass firewalls, IDS), advanced output (XML, grepable), Nmap automation, exploitation of results in an audit context, best practices and compliance with legislation.

How Nmap skills are assessed

  • Practical exercise: conducting a fictional audit with report
  • Intermediate MCQ on Nmap options and techniques
  • Group correction and analysis of completed work

How the Nmap course is taught

  • Interactive presentation with live demonstrations on simulated environments
  • Independent practical exercises on virtual machines or dedicated test lab
  • Real-world case studies from the professional world
  • Delivery of a quick-start guide for Nmap

Nmap training: access and practical arrangements

The Training: Mastering Nmap: The Essential Tool for Network Security 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: Mastering Nmap: The Essential Tool for Network Security 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: Mastering Nmap: The Essential Tool for Network Security 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 Nmap 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.

Step 1

Rigorous trainer selection

Each trainer is validated on three criteria: hands-on field expertise, proven pedagogy and alignment with your industry.

  • Triple validation: technical, pedagogical, sectoral.
  • Minimum rating 4.8/5 over the last 12 sessions.
Step 2

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.
Step 3

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.
Step 4

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.

A child walking to school with a backpack
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
Enroll and offer a kit
FAQ

Nmap: frequently asked questions

What can participants do after Training: Mastering Nmap: The Essential Tool for Network Security training?+
They can understand how Nmap works and its role in network security auditing, know how to use Nmap to perform effective scans and analyze and interpret Nmap results. Those are the stated objectives of the Training: Mastering Nmap: The Essential Tool for Network Security program at Intermediate level, checked by the end-of-session assessment.
What does the Training: Mastering Nmap: The Essential Tool for Network Security program cover, day by day?+
Day 1: Introduction to Nmap and getting started. Day 2: Fundamental scanning techniques. Day 3: Advanced scans and result analysis. The Training: Mastering Nmap: The Essential Tool for Network Security program runs over 2 days, delivered on site.
How is Training: Mastering Nmap: The Essential Tool for Network Security training assessed?+
Assessment relies on practical exercise: conducting a fictional audit with report, intermediate MCQ on Nmap options and techniques and group correction and analysis of completed work. Learni issues a completion certificate together with the individual assessment report at the end of the Training: Mastering Nmap: The Essential Tool for Network Security program, which an L&D team can file as evidence.
How much does Training: Mastering Nmap: The Essential Tool for Network Security training cost per participant?+
Training: Mastering Nmap: The Essential Tool for Network Security training costs $2,310 per participant. For an in-company team, the flat rate starts at $4,190 for the whole group, up to 8 people. 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 Training: Mastering Nmap: The Essential Tool for Network Security training take?+
2 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 Training: Mastering Nmap: The Essential Tool for Network Security 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 Training: Mastering Nmap: The Essential Tool for Network Security training?+
Basic knowledge of TCP/IP networks and Linux/Windows subsystems.
Is a certificate issued after Training: Mastering Nmap: The Essential Tool for Network Security 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 Training: Mastering Nmap: The Essential Tool for Network Security 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.
Your professional training, anywhere

Let's build your Nmap learning path.

30 minutes with a learning advisor. No commitment. No sales pitch dressed up as a demo.

Reply within 24h · Vetted experts · USD invoicing · W-9 available
On-site & remote

Nmap training in your city

Available on-site and remotely. Pick your city to see the local training center.

Share in 2 clicks