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Penetration Testing Training - Mastering Advanced Penetration Testing
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Companies: Aptar, ArcelorMittal, Equans, EDF, Ubisoft, Microsoft and Atos.
Penetration Testing training objectives
- Master advanced penetration testing techniques to identify critical vulnerabilities in enterprises
- Develop professional skills in exploiting tools like Metasploit and Wireshark during real tests
- Design certifying audit reports to strengthen digital infrastructure security
- Optimize intrusion testing strategies adapted to various professional environments
- Implement effective post-penetration testing countermeasures to protect sensitive data
- Acquire a recognized certification in intermediate penetration testing training
Program
Penetration Testing curriculum: 4 modules over 4 days
Module 1 : Reconnaissance and Enumeration: Footprinting and Scanning in Penetration Testing (Nmap, Maltego, Open-Source Tools)
Discover precise methods for passive and active information gathering on targets, using Nmap to scan exposed ports and services, Maltego to map relationships, and enum4linux to explore SMB resources, with practical exercises on a secure virtual lab, real-time analysis of results, and drafting an initial reconnaissance report, incorporating real cases from French companies to anchor professional skills in penetration testing training.
Module 2 : Vulnerability Exploitation: Web and System Attacks in Penetration Testing (Burp Suite, Metasploit, SQLMap)
Dive into controlled exploitation of common vulnerabilities like SQL injection and XSS using Burp Suite to intercept traffic, SQLMap to automate injections, and Metasploit to load custom payloads, apply these tools to vulnerable machines like DVWA and Metasploitable, perform realistic attack chains, test privilege escalation, and produce proof-of-exploitation for a certifying audit, thereby strengthening your professional security skills.
Module 3 : Post-Exploitation and Persistence: Maintaining Access and Pivoting in Penetration Testing (Meterpreter, PowerShell Empire)
Learn to maintain access post-exploitation with Meterpreter for advanced commands, PowerShell Empire for stealthy Windows agents, pivoting techniques via SSH tunneling and proxychains, credential dumping with Mimikatz, simulate extended enterprise scenarios on a multi-machine network, analyze logs to avoid detection, and develop a sustainable persistence plan, with a focus on best practices in certifying penetration testing training.
Module 4 : Reporting, Remediation, and Advanced Exercises: Synthesis in Penetration Testing (Dradis, OWASP Templates)
Synthesize your tests into professional reports using Dradis for collaboration, integrate OWASP and NIST standards, prioritize risks with CVSS scoring, propose concrete remediations like hardening and WAF configuration, conclude with a full CTF challenge simulating an enterprise infrastructure, review key tools, and complete a practical evaluation, ensuring certified mastery of penetration testing skills to boost your professional cybersecurity career.
How Penetration Testing skills are assessed
- Daily interactive quizzes on penetration testing tools and techniques
- Practical case studies with oral presentation in remote format
- Final certifying exam: complete audit report and CTF challenge
How the Penetration Testing course is taught
- Alternating theory and 70% practice on secure virtual labs
- Real case studies from French cybersecurity companies
- Unlimited access to an e-learning platform with replay videos
- Personalized follow-up by OSCP-certified expert trainers
Penetration Testing training: access and practical arrangements
The Penetration Testing Training - Mastering Advanced Penetration Testing 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 Penetration Testing Training - Mastering Advanced Penetration Testing 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 Penetration Testing Training - Mastering Advanced Penetration Testing 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 Penetration Testing 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
Penetration Testing: frequently asked questions
Which tools are used in Penetration Testing Training training?+
Hands-on work runs on nmap, maltego, open-Source Tools, burp Suite, metasploit and SQLMap. Those tools come from the Penetration Testing Training program itself, delivered on site over 4 days, so participants practise on the stack they will use at work.
What can participants do after Penetration Testing Training training?+
They can master advanced penetration testing techniques to identify critical vulnerabilities in enterprises, develop professional skills in exploiting tools like Metasploit and Wireshark during real tests and design certifying audit reports to strengthen digital infrastructure security. Those are the stated objectives of the Penetration Testing Training program at Intermediate level, checked by the end-of-session assessment.
What does the Penetration Testing Training program cover, day by day?+
Day 1: Reconnaissance and Enumeration: Footprinting and Scanning in Penetration Testing (Nmap, Maltego, Open-Source Tools). Day 2: Vulnerability Exploitation: Web and System Attacks in Penetration Testing (Burp Suite, Metasploit, SQLMap). Day 3: Post-Exploitation and Persistence: Maintaining Access and Pivoting in Penetration Testing (Meterpreter, PowerShell Empire). Day 4: Reporting, Remediation, and Advanced Exercises: Synthesis in Penetration Testing (Dradis, OWASP Templates). The Penetration Testing Training program runs over 4 days, delivered on site.
How is Penetration Testing Training training assessed?+
Assessment relies on daily interactive quizzes on penetration testing tools and techniques, practical case studies with oral presentation in remote format and final certifying exam: complete audit report and CTF challenge. Learni issues a completion certificate together with the individual assessment report at the end of the Penetration Testing Training program, which an L&D team can file as evidence.
How much does Penetration Testing Training training cost per participant?+
Penetration Testing Training training costs $4,620 per participant. For an in-company team, the flat rate starts at $7,865 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 Penetration Testing Training training take?+
4 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 Penetration Testing Training 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 Penetration Testing Training training?+
Solid knowledge of TCP/IP networks, regular use of Linux, basics in web and system security, minimal experience with tools like Nmap or Burp Suite.
Is a certificate issued after Penetration Testing Training 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 Penetration Testing Training 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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