Online course · Intermediate
Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing Essentials
Think like an attacker. Learn reconnaissance, exploitation and reporting in safe labs.
- Run a structured penetration test
- Find and exploit common web vulnerabilities
- Write professional security reports
- Stay on the right side of the law
- 4,120 ratings
- 4.7
- learners
- 28,700
- lessons
- 10
- Start anytime
- Start date
- 30 hours · 10 lessons
- Duration
- Self-paced, Online
- Learning format
Why join
Why join this course
Verifiable certificate
Earn a certificate with a unique ID you can add to your LinkedIn profile.
1 hands-on project
Apply what you learn on practical, portfolio-ready work.
5 skills covered
Reconnaissance, Web Security, Kali Linux, Exploitation and more
10 lessons
4h 2m of focused, self-paced learning.
Corporate training
Upskill your team with this course: group enrolments, purchase orders and GST invoices.
Overview
Course overview
Think like an attacker. Learn reconnaissance, exploitation and reporting in safe labs. This course is built for learners in India and around the world who want practical, job-relevant skills. You will learn through short videos, hands-on exercises, quizzes and real-world projects — and finish with a verifiable certificate.
Key features
- 30 hours of on-demand content
- 10 lessons, including 1 project
- Lifetime access, including future updates
- Taught in English
- Verifiable certificate on completion
What you'll learn
- Run a structured penetration test
- Find and exploit common web vulnerabilities
- Write professional security reports
- Stay on the right side of the law
Requirements
- Comfort with the fundamentals of the subject
- A laptop or desktop with internet access
Certification
Certification advantage
SkillMint Certificate of Completion
Awarded when you finish all lessons and graded assessments.
Verifiable online
Every certificate has a unique ID that employers can check on our verification page.
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4 sections · 10 lessons · 4h 2m total
Curriculum details
The course is organised into 4 sections with 10 lessons (4h 2m in total), including 2 projects and quizzes to check your progress. Lessons marked Preview are free to watch before you enrol.
Course content
2Section 2Recon & scanning3 lessons · 46m
3 lessons · 46m
- Passive reconnaissance12m
- Network scanning19m
- Recon· quiz15m
3Section 3Web attacks3 lessons · 2h 9m
3 lessons · 2h 9m
- Injection flaws16m
- Authentication attacks23m
- Capture the flag· project1h 30m
4Section 4Reporting2 lessons · 30m
2 lessons · 30m
- Writing findings20m
- Report template· reading10m
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5 skills covered
Hands-on
Projects & assessments
Practical projects and graded quizzes included in the curriculum.
Quiz · 15m
Recon
Section: Recon & scanning
Project · 1h 30m
Capture the flag
Section: Web attacks
Learning experience
How you'll learn
Learn from an industry expert
Taught by Vikram Singh, Security Consultant.
Self-paced, flexible learning
Short lessons you can fit around work or college — pause and resume anytime.
Learning support
Ask questions on lessons and get help when you are stuck.
Lifetime access
Keep access to the content, including future updates.
Learn on any device
Web, Android and iOS — continue where you left off.
Your instructor
Meet your instructor
Reviews
Learner reviews
- 14 Aug 2026
Sneha P.
Analyst, Pune
5.0Clear explanations and genuinely useful projects. I used the capstone in two interviews and both panels asked about it.
- 30 Jul 2026
Karthik R.
Software Engineer, Chennai
5.0The pace is perfect for working professionals. Short lessons I could finish on my commute, and the assignments made it stick.
- 2 Jul 2026
Aditi S.
Final-year student, Delhi
4.0Great content and very practical. I'd love even more practice questions, but the mentor sessions filled the gaps.
- 21 Jun 2026
Mohit G.
Team Lead, Gurugram
5.0Finally a course that respects your time. No filler — every module had something I applied at work the next week.
Fees & financing
Course fee
Price
₹2,999₹8,99967% off
Inclusive of 18% GST
- No-cost EMI
- On eligible cards
- Pay in full
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- Refunds
- 7-day refund window
No-cost EMI is available on eligible cards at checkout.
What's included
- 30 hours of on-demand content
- 10 lessons, including 1 project
- Lifetime access, including future updates
- Taught in English
- Verifiable certificate on completion
Employer sponsoring you? We issue GST invoices for reimbursement.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Who is Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing Essentials for?
It is designed for students and working professionals. Each module starts from first principles and builds to job-ready, practical skills.
How long do I have access?
You get lifetime access to the course content, including future updates, on web and mobile.
Will I get a certificate?
Yes. Complete all lessons and graded assessments to earn a verifiable certificate with a unique ID you can add to LinkedIn.
Can I pay in EMIs?
Yes. Pay with UPI, cards or net banking, and choose no-cost EMI on eligible cards at checkout.
What if the course isn't right for me?
Courses come with a 7-day refund window, subject to our refund policy.
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