Total CompTIA PenTest+ Course

Prepare for the CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-003) exam with Michael Solomon, Ph.D.β€”a leading expert in penetration testing and ethical hacking. This hands-on course covers everything from engagement planning to exploiting vulnerabilities and writing professional reports.

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(2,300)
25,000 Students
13.5 Hours
Stage 4 - Advanced

Last update: Sept 2025

Audio Language: English

Subtitles/Captions: Yes

Type of Training: Online self-paced

Caption Language: English

Focus: CompTIA PenTest+ Training Courses, CompTIA Courses, Certification Courses, Cyber Security Certification Courses, Cyber Security Courses, Penetration Testing Training Courses

Total CompTIA PenTest+ Course

What You’ll Learn

This CompTIA PenTest+ Course will teach you:

  • Engagement management:
    Scope, plan, and execute penetration tests with real-world methodologies.
  • Reconnaissance and enumeration:
    Discover and investigate network targets using industry-standard tools.
  • Vulnerability scanning:
    Conduct scans and analyze results using Nessus, Nikto, and OpenVAS.
  • Exploitation techniques:
    Perform attacks including privilege escalation, web exploitation, and AI attacks.
  • Post-exploitation:
    Maintain access, avoid detection, and move laterally through networks.
  • Social engineering:
    Craft convincing pretexts, launch phishing attacks, and test physical security.
  • Report writing:
    Deliver professional-grade findings and mitigation strategies to clients.

Included in the CompTIA PenTest+ Course

13.5 Hours of On-Demand Video

31 Downloadable Resources

12 Quizzes

Access on Mobile

Certificate of Completion

Suitable for the Following Careers

Penetration Tester

Ethical Hacker

Vulnerability Analyst

Security Analyst

Red Team Operator

Course Content

Course Overview

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Introduction to CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-003)

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Planning and Engagement

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Information Gathering and Vulnerability Scanning

Network-Based Attacks

Wireless and RF Attacks

Web and Database Attacks

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Specialized and Fragile Systems

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Post-Exploitation

Post-Engagement Activities

Tools and Code Analysis

Tools Inventory

Next Steps & Certification

Audio Version of Training

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Requirements

Basic understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals

Familiarity with networking concepts and operating systems (Windows/Linux)

No prior hacking experience requiredβ€”tools and labs included

Description of Total CompTIA PenTest+ Course

This in-depth course prepares you to pass the CompTIA PenTest+ PT0-003 certification exam and start your career in ethical hacking. Taught by cybersecurity expert Michael Solomon, the course walks you through the entire penetration testing processβ€”from legal preparation and scoping to exploitation and reporting.

You'll practice your skills in virtualized labs using Kali Linux, Metasploitable, DVWA, and Labtainers. Learn to conduct reconnaissance, identify vulnerabilities, launch targeted exploits, and create detailed remediation reports using tools like Nmap, Wireshark, John the Ripper, Aircrack-NG, and more.

You’ll also explore advanced topics like cloud and AI-based attacks, scripting with Bash, Python, and PowerShell, and how to manage engagements within legal and professional frameworks.

  • Plan and scope penetration tests using industry standards
  • Conduct recon using OSINT and enumeration tools
  • Execute network, web, and wireless attacks in live environments
  • Exploit vulnerabilities in cloud and containerized platforms
  • Use social engineering to test human-layer security
  • Create detailed reports with findings, impact, and remediation steps

By the end of the course, you’ll be prepared to ace the PT0-003 exam and confidently execute real-world penetration tests.

Who Is This Course For

Ideal for cybersecurity students, aspiring penetration testers, and IT professionals preparing for the CompTIA PenTest+ PT0-003 exam. Also valuable for security teams needing structured penetration testing knowledge.

Course Instructor

Total Seminars

Total Seminars provides certification training services and materials to thousands of schools, corporations, and government agencies, including the United Nations, the FBI, and all branches of the Department of Defense. They produce the #1 selling CompTIA A+ and Network+ Certification books, with over 1 million copies in print.

Total Seminars has created numerous best-selling online courses by Mike Meyers and the Total Seminars team of instructors. They also develop supplemental materials, such as TotalTester certification practice tests and TotalSims lab simulations, to support certification preparation.

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