CompTIA PenTest+

Course fee

Cost: R3 218.60

Deposit: R804.65

Monthly instalment: R804.65 x 3

Duration: You will have Skillsoft access to this course for 12 months. The average time required to work through the syllabus is:

• 19 courses (26h 31m) / 3 others (2h 45m)
• Optional additional resources are available to enhance your learning in your own time.

About the course

Course code: C01075

This course is intended for:

Candidates who wish to gain the expertise required to plan, scope and manage weaknesses, not just exploit them. CompTIA PenTest+ forms part of the CompTIA Cybersecurity Career Pathway.

You will learn the following skills:

• Planning and Scoping: Includes updated techniques emphasizing governance, risk and compliance concepts, scoping and organizational/customer requirements, and demonstrating an ethical hacking mindset.
• Information Gathering and Vulnerability Scanning: Includes updated skills on performing vulnerability scanning and passive/active reconnaissance, vulnerability management, as well as analyzing the results of the reconnaissance exercise.
• Attacks and Exploits: Includes updated approaches to expanded attack surfaces, researching social engineering techniques, performing network attacks, wireless attacks, application-based attacks and attacks on cloud technologies, and performing post-exploitation techniques.
• Reporting and Communication: Expanded to focus on the importance of reporting and communication in an increased regulatory environment during the pen testing process through analyzing findings and recommending appropriate remediation within a report.
• Tools and Code Analysis: Includes updated concepts of identifying scripts in various software deployments, analyzing a script or code sample, and explaining use cases of various tools used during the phases of a penetration test–scripting or coding is not required.

Possible career options include:

• Cloud Penetration Tester
• Network Security Operations
• Penetration Tester
• Web App Penetration Tester
• Cloud Security Specialist
• Network Security Specialist
• Vulnerability Analyst
• Security Consultant
• Threat Intelligence Analyst

Modules and topics covered:

CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-003)

• CompTIA PenTest+: Governance, Risk, & Compliance
• CompTIA PenTest+: Collaboration & Communication Activities
• CompTIA PenTest+: Testing Frameworks & Methodologies
• CompTIA PenTest+: Reporting & Remediation
• CompTIA PenTest+: Reconnaissance & Enumeration
• CompTIA PenTest+: Applying Enumeration Techniques
• CompTIA PenTest+: Using Scripts for Reconnaissance & Enumeration
• CompTIA PenTest+: Enumeration & Reconnaissance Tools
• CompTIA PenTest+: Discovering & Analyzing Vulnerabilities
• CompTIA PenTest+: Prioritize & Prepare for Attacks
• CompTIA PenTest+: Authentication Attacks
• CompTIA PenTest+: Host-Based Attacks
• CompTIA PenTest+: Cloud-Based & Web Application Attacks
• CompTIA PenTest+: Wireless & Social Engineering Attacks
• CompTIA PenTest+: Attacking Specialized Systems & Automating Attacks
• CompTIA PenTest+: Establishing & Maintaining Persistence
• CompTIA PenTest+: Moving Laterally Throughout the Environment
• CompTIA PenTest+: Staging & Data Exfiltration
• CompTIA PenTest+: Cleanup & Restoration

Admission requirements

Academic grade: No minimum school pass requirements, but it is recommended that candidates have CompTIA Network+ and Security+ certifications, along with 3-4 years of hands-on experience in information security.

Language: Proficiency in English (course material and support only available in English).

Expertise level: Intermediate.

Equipment: Access to a PC or laptop with a reliable internet connection.

Effort: Self-paced learning online.

Accreditation status

Course type: Industry endorsed

Industry partner: CompTIA

Certification: Certificate confirming course completion.

Certification issued by: College SA

Assessment details

Assessment information:

• Online assessments via the Skillsoft Learner Management System.
• At the end of the course, students can request a certificate of course completion.
• Students who then opt to proceed with the external industry exam(s) are directed to the relevant vendor.

Exam information:

• External industry exam format: A combination of multiple choice and performance-based questions.
• Delivery method: Pearson VUE testing centre or online proctored exam.
• Exam fees: Not included in the course fee.

What to expect

Dedicated support team

We understand that students may require guidance and support to navigate the learning journey, and our Client Services team is always ready to assist them in every possible way. Our team is readily available during office hours and can be contacted via email, phone, and social media.

Exam booking assistance

Depending on the course you are registered for, you will either receive guidance on how to book your exam yourself or, in some cases, our exam team will assist with the booking process. We will advise you on available venues, help secure a seat, and provide confirmation of the date, time, and exam logistics.

Please note that College SA provides discounted exam vouchers for CompTIA exams. For other external exams, we can offer advice, but you will need to book and manage these independently

Skillsoft Learner Management System (LMS) access

Skillsoft is an online learning platform that offers engaging content, including interactive videos and quizzes, designed to support real-world learning. Students can study at their own pace while developing practical, career-focused skills.