PenTest+ Certification

PenTest+ Certification, Continuing Education Workforce Certificate

This program prepares students to sit for the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) PenTest+ certification exam. Learn how to use various tools to exploit network-based and host-based system vulnerabilities for given scenarios after conducting a vulnerability analysis. Students complete post-exploit tasks then analyze and report penetration test results for given scenarios. Students develop mitigation strategies for vulnerabilities that are discovered based on best practices.

Program objectives

Program Objectives

Upon successful completion of this Continuing Education Workforce Certificate, students will be able to:

describe the importance of planning and scoping penetration testing process;
discuss common hacking methodologies to conduct passive and active reconnaissance to carry out a penetration test;
perform various scenario-based network and hosts attacks using penetration tools;
construct mitigation strategies for various types of attacks;
prepare incident response reports;
analyze penetration test reports based on best practices;
explain the importance of communication during the penetration testing process;
analyze how penetration testing and ethical hacking fit into a comprehensive enterprise information security program; and
describe ethical behavior appropriate to security-related technologies.

CCBC Pathway

Technology and Engineering Pathway - Pathways are designed to help you meet your academic and career goals by aligning related courses and programs. Pathway students participate in a variety of activities that help explore career opportunities in their field of study. You can meet with a CCBC advisor who help align — or realign — your educational plan with the Pathway that best supports you and your goals.

Program Credentials

Successful Completion:

CCBC Credential: Students will be awarded a Continuing Education Workforce Certificate and have access to a Continuing Education academic record (transcript).

Certifying Organization: Students will have the opportunity to sit for the CompTIA® certification exam.

Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA®), www.comptia.org

Financial Aid and Payment Options

We offer financial aid by packaging public and private funding options to those who qualify, in select Continuing Education courses and programs. Additional opportunities for financial support include partial payment options through Nelnet Business Solutions and tuition waivers for those who qualify. Resources outside of CCBC may also be available through employer/sponsor paid tuition, the Department of Rehabilitation Services (DORS), and your local office of workforce development.

Program Length

4 months

Program Requirements

High School Diploma or GED;
strong computer skills;
strong analytical skills;
access to the Internet to complete assignments; and
CompTIA Security+ certification.

Prior Learning Assessment

This program has potential options for waving select courses based on previous coursework or articulated coursework from an approved curriculum, and demonstrated portfolio and/or prior occupational learning. A maximum of 87.5 program hours may be earned from prior learning.

Application Process

To apply, go to www.ccbcmd.edu/apply and complete the CCBC Continuing Education Workforce Certificate program application. An email will then be sent with program information and any additional requirements necessary to apply for the program.

Open Entry – No screening or documentation required.

Program Course Sequence

Prerequisites

Course Number	Course Title	Course Hours	Textbook Information	Costs
PCA891 or PCO304 (if hybrid) Shared with credit class DCOM224	Advanced Linux Administration	50	The Official CompTIA Linux+ Student Guide; CompTIA; $65.33, ** Check with coordinator for potential text update before purchasing.	$729 T-$219/F-510
PCA 594 or PCP 777 (if hybrid) Shared with credit class DCOM 258	Introduction to Information Security	37.5	The Official CompTIA Security+ Student Guide, CompTIA, $74.67; CompTIA CertMaster Labs for Security+, CompTIA, $88.53 ** Check with coordinator for potential text update before purchasing.	$569 T-$171/F-398
Prerequisite Totals:		87.5	$228.53	$1,298 T-$390/F-$908

Course Series

Course Number

Course Title

Course
Hours

Textbook Information

Costs

PCO 302

PCO 303 (if hybrid)

Shared with credit class DCOM 215

PenTest+ Certification

Official CompTIA PenTest+ Student Guide, CompTIA, $74.67; CompTIA Labs for PenTest+, CompTIA, $88.53 Check with coordinator for potential textupdate before purchasing.

$729
T-$219/F-$510

Course Series & Prerequisites Totals:

137.5

$391.73

$2,027
T-$609/F-$1,418

Additional Information

Additional Courses:
Students pursuing certification in PenTest+ often enroll in the following computer network/security related classes: A+ Certification; Security+ Certification; Windows Server Certification; Linux+ Certification; and VMware Certification.

Additional Expenses:
CompTIA PenTest+ Certification exams - $381

Skills for Success:
Successful candidates must be self-motivated, independent learners, detail-oriented, have strong analytical skills, the ability to take direction, and the ability to work both independently and as a team member.

Career Opportunities:
With certification, students will qualify for positions as Penetration Tester; Security Consultant; Cloud Penetration Tester; Web App Penetration Tester; Cloud Security Specialist; and Network & Security Specialist. This career requires continued training and education.

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