eLearning with CertMaster Learn™ for PenTest+
CertMaster Learn is the only comprehensive eLearning solution developed exclusively by CompTIA. Interactive and self-paced, CertMaster Learn for PenTest+ includes a customizable learning plan and performance-based questions that take you on a path of consistent learning toward your certification exam.
Interactive Labs with CertMaster Labs™ for PenTest+
Acquire the necessary hands-on skills for your PenTest+ certification exam with CertMaster Labs for PenTest+. You will develop a deeper understanding of the subject matter and reinforce the practical aspects of the PenTest+ certification exam objectives.
Exam Prep with CertMaster Practice™ for PenTest+
CertMaster Practice is an adaptive online companion tool that assesses your knowledge and exam readiness. CertMaster Practice for PenTest+ confirms strong areas and fills knowledge gaps in weak areas, helping you feel more prepared and confident when you go into your PenTest+ certification exam.
Study Guides for PenTest+
When you prefer traditional textbook style learning, choose our fully illustrated Official CompTIA Content books that are packed with informative and accessible content that covers all PenTest+ exam objectives.
CompTIA PenTest+ Training
CertMaster Learn
for PenTest+
Comprehensive eLearning that allows you to learn at your own pace.
Your PenTest+ Certification Training Solution
Ensure you are 100% ready on test day with comprehensive online training for PenTest+, only from CompTIA. CertMaster Learn is interactive and self-paced, and combines instructional lessons with assessments, videos, and performance-based questions to help you prepare for your certification exam and career in IT.
Included in CertMaster Learn for PenTest+:
100% coverage of exam objectives that focus on job rolesOver 40 hours of engaging content
10 lessons with interactive Performance-Based Questions
100 practice questions with immediate feedback
90-question final assessment simulates the test experience
Exclusive CertMaster Learn + Labs features that help you prepare for your exam:
Narrative instruction, images, videos, and games to keep you engagedAchievement badges, flashcards and a personalized dashboard to track progress
PBQs and practice questions show what you’ve mastered and what to revisit
Countdown calendar to keep you on pace
Feel confident when you’ve prepared for your exam with CompTIA CertMaster Learn!
HOW YOU’LL TRAIN WITH CERTMASTER LEARN FOR PENTEST+COMPREHENSIVE ELEARNING
Extensive learning content, videos, flashcards, games, and more covering all exam objectives. Demo https://comptiacdn.azureedge.net/webcontent/videos/default-source/training-videos/cml-1_lc_01-11-22.mp4?sfvrsn=b9dc24ee_2PERFORMANCE-BASED QUESTIONS (PBQS)
Interactive scenario-based questions to prep you for the exam experience. Demo https://comptiacdn.azureedge.net/webcontent/videos/default-source/training-videos/cml-2-lc_01-06-22.mp4?sfvrsn=17ad6270_2 PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH FEEDBACK
Hundreds of practice questions and a timed final assessment to help assess your readiness. Demo https://comptiacdn.azureedge.net/webcontent/videos/default-source/training-videos/cml-3_lc_06-09-22.mp4?sfvrsn=62b021ce_2
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN WITH CERTMASTER LEARN FOR PENTEST+
CertMaster Learn covers topics across all objectives on the CompTIA PenTest+ exam, including:
PLANNING & SCOPING
Explain the importance of planning and key aspects of compliance-based assessments
REPORTING & COMMUNICATION
Utilize report writing and handling best practices explaining recommended mitigation strategies for discovered vulnerabilities
INFORMATION GATHERING & VULNERABILITY IDENTIFICATION
Gather information to prepare for exploitation then perform a vulnerability scan and analyze results.
ATTACKS & EXPLOITS
Exploit network, wireless, application, and RF-based vulnerabilities, summarize physical security attacks, and perform post-exploitation techniques
PENETRATION TESTING TOOLS
Conduct information gathering exercises with various tools and analyze output and basic scripts (limited to: Bash, Python, Ruby, PowerShell)
CertMaster Labs for PenTest+
Hands-on CompTIA PenTest+ Certification Training
Learn by Doing with CertMaster Labs for PenTest+
CertMaster Labs for PenTest+ provides you with the necessary platform to gain critical hands-on experience:
Plan and scope a penetration testing engagementPerform vulnerability scanning and penetration testing
Produce a written report containing proposed remediation techniques in preparation for your CompTIA PenTest+ certification exam
- CertMaster Labs addresses the practical aspects of the CompTIA PenTest+ exam objectives and complements prior training through access to real equipment and software environments.
WHY CHOOSE CERTMASTER LABS FOR PENTEST+
ACCESS TO HANDS-ON LEARNING
Browser-based access to software applications and operating systems used on the job.
ALIGNED WITH EXAM OBJECTIVES
Lab exercises align real-world scenarios to CompTIA exam objectives.
EXTENSIVE, STEP BY STEP ACTIVITIES
Detailed instructions for how to navigate and accomplish lab tasks from basic configuration to advanced subjects.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN WITH CERTMASTER LABS FOR PENTEST+
CertMaster Labs addresses the practical aspects of the CompTIA PenTest+ exam objectives, including:
PLANNING & SCOPING
Explain the importance of planning and key aspects of compliance-based assessments
REPORTING & COMMUNICATION
Utilize report writing and handling best practices explaining recommended mitigation strategies for discovered vulnerabilities
PENETRATION TESTING TOOLS
Conduct information gathering exercises with various tools and analyze output and basic scripts (limited to: Bash, Python, Ruby, PowerShell)
INFORMATION GATHERING & VULNERABILITY IDENTIFICATION
Gather information to prepare for exploitation then perform a vulnerability scan and analyze results.
ATTACKS & EXPLOITS
Exploit network, wireless, application, and RF-based vulnerabilities, summarize physical security attacks, and perform post-exploitation techniques
CertMaster Practice
for PenTest+ Training
Exam Prep that increases retention and builds confidence.
Your PenTest+ Certification Training Companion
CertMaster Practice is a knowledge assessment and certification training companion tool. It helps you gain knowledge and prepare for your CompTIA exam. Featuring question-first design, real-time learning analytics, and content refreshers, CertMaster Practice helps reinforce and test what you know and close knowledge gaps.
CERTIFICATION TRAINING
COMPANION TOOL
Designed by CompTIA to check knowledge, practice skills, and prepare for exam topics.
COMBINATION KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT & E-LEARNING
Combines knowledge reviews and intelligent eLearning tools to help close knowledge gaps.
REAL-TIME LEARNING
ANALYTICS
Tracks real-time knowledge gain and topic difficulty to help you learn intelligently.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN WITH CERTMASTER PRACTICE FOR PENTEST+
CertMaster Practice covers topics across all objectives on the CompTIA PenTest+ exam, including:
PLANNING & SCOPING
Explain the importance of planning and key aspects of compliance-based assessments
INFORMATION GATHERING & VULNERABILITY IDENITIFCATION
Gather information to prepare for exploitation then perform a vulnerability scan and analyze results.
ATTACKS & EXPLOITS
Exploit network, wireless, application, and RF-based vulnerabilities, summarize physical security attacks, and perform post-exploitation techniques
REPORTING & COMMUNICATION
Utilize report writing and handling best practices explaining recommended mitigation strategies for discovered vulnerabilities
PENETRATION TESTING TOOLS
Conduct information gathering exercises with various tools and analyze output and basic scripts (limited to: Bash, Python, Ruby, PowerShell)
CertMaster Practice
CertMaster Practice is an intelligent online course that helps you learn fast and remember information long-term as you prepare for the exam. It quickly assesses what you know and then focuses on filling your knowledge gaps. It’s a great addition to your exam prep plan and guides you to mastery of the curriculum.
Flexible so you can learn at any pace.
Focused on your exam success.
The CompTIA PenTest+ Certification Study Guide will prepare you to take the CompTIA PenTest+ exam by providing 100% coverage of the objectives and content examples listed on the syllabus, including how to:
Plan and scope penetration testsConduct passive reconnaissance
Perform non-technical tests to gather information
Conduct active reconnaissance
Analyze vulnerabilities
Penetrate networks
Exploit host-based vulnerabilities
Test applications
Complete post-exploit tasks
Analyze and report penetration test results
Prerequisites
While there is no required prerequisite, PenTest+ is intended to follow CompTIA Security+ or equivalent experience and has a technical, hands-on focus. Recommended experience in Network+, Security+ or equivalent knowledge. Minimum of 3-4 years of hands-on information security or related experience.