Ethical Penetration Testing Foundation
This foundational course provides an introduction to the ethics and methodologies of professional penetration testing. Students will learn the core requirements for safe, legally compliant, and structured engagement delivery.
£180
Certified Ethical Penetration Tester Foundation
- Pass mark 70%
- Certificate on completion
- Verifiable public certificate ID
- English · available globally
Ethical Penetration Testing Foundation: the short answers
- What is Ethical Penetration Testing Foundation?
- This foundational course provides an introduction to the ethics and methodologies of professional penetration testing. Students will learn the core requirements for safe, legally compliant, and structured engagement delivery.
- Who is Ethical Penetration Testing Foundation for?
- It is pitched at Foundation level for Junior Penetration Testers working in Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing, and is studied online from any country.
- How long does Ethical Penetration Testing Foundation take?
- Around 12 hours of study, plus the assessed assignments and one applied project.
- How is the certification assessed?
- Every assignment and the final project are assessed automatically against the published criteria. The pass mark is 70%, and an item that does not pass can be resubmitted.
- What do I receive when I pass?
- Certified Ethical Penetration Tester Foundation, issued as a certificate with a unique ID that employers can check in the public certificate register.
- How much does it cost?
- £180 once, with no subscription.
What you will be able to do
- Understand the ethical responsibilities of a tester.
- Apply basic penetration testing methodologies correctly.
- Recognize and manage scope limitations safely.
- Document findings with clarity and professional rigor.
- Adhere to legal and procedural compliance standards.
Written by Liam Bennett, Lead Penetration Tester. Every submission is assessed automatically against the published criteria for Certified Ethical Penetration Tester Foundation, and the certificate is issued the moment the assessment is complete.
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