Note: CompTIA PenTest+ Certification Prep (PT0-003) is the replacement course for CompTIA PenTest+ Certification Prep (PT0-002), which is scheduled to retire on June 17, 2025.

The CompTIA PenTest+ Certification Prep (Exam PT0-003) validates your skills in planning, executing, and managing penetration testing engagements, covering all the key phases of penetration testing, from reconnaissance to post-exploitation, ensuring that you have the practical knowledge required to identify security vulnerabilities and provide actionable recommendations. You'll learn to conduct information gathering, perform vulnerability discovery, launch attacks, and analyze the results effectively.

CompTIA PenTest+ Certification Course Objectives

  • Plan, scope, and conduct penetration tests
  • Perform reconnaissance and vulnerability analysis
  • Execute attacks and exploits on various systems
  • Conduct post-exploitation tasks and lateral movements
  • Analyze and report penetration test results
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Upcoming Schedules

Who should attend

  • Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing Consultant
  • Security Engineer
  • Security Analyst

Prerequisites

Required

  • 3–4 years in a penetration tester job role

Course Outline

  • Summarize pre-engagement activities
  • Explain collaboration and communication activities
  • Compare and contrast testing frameworks and methodologies
  • Explain the components of a penetration test report
  • Given a scenario, analyze the findings and recommend the appropriate remediation within a report