Expand your knowledge of ethical hacking and IT security and master advanced penetration testing techniques.
Certified Advanced Penetration Tester
Master advanced, hands-on penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities and validate security controls across complex environments.
The programme
The Certified Advanced Penetration Tester course is designed for experienced cybersecurity practitioners seeking advanced, hands-on skills: advanced exploitation, modern Active Directory attacks, lateral movement, evasion, post-exploitation, and vulnerability chaining within monitored networks, through structured instruction and practical labs.
Who should attend?
- Experienced penetration testers
- Red team members and adversary simulation analysts
- Security consultants conducting complex technical assessments
- Threat hunters, incident responders, security architects and engineers
Course agenda
- Day 1 — Advanced reconnaissance and threat modeling
- Day 2 — Advanced web exploitation and initial access
- Day 3 — Post-exploitation, privilege escalation, and credential attacks
- Day 4 — Active Directory, Windows escalation, and pivoting
- Day 5 — Certification exam
Learning objectives
- Execute advanced exploitation against hardened targets and complex attack surfaces
- Apply privilege escalation and lateral movement across systems and Active Directory domains
- Employ evasion strategies to reduce detection by modern security controls
- Plan and conduct realistic red team operations with professional reporting
Examination
Exam duration: 3 hours.
General information
- More than 300 pages of training materials, including practical examples, exercises and quizzes.
- An attestation of course completion worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits.
Language: available in English. For another language, send us a request and we will check availability.
Where each format is available
- Self-paced study — available worldwide.
- Classroom and live online sessions — Africa and the Middle East.
Tell us where you are and which format suits you; we confirm what is available.
The certification
The examination is set and marked by PECB, which issues the certificate on success. DataConfo Academy delivers the training and registers you.
Examination format, eligibility conditions and retake terms are confirmed with you before registration.
PECB is a proprietary mark of PECB Group Inc. and is used under licence.
Certification pathway
Where this programme sits in the Technical Cybersecurity progression.
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