Weekend batches
October 2026
09:00–15:00 · flexible hours
$799per learner
31 Oct 2026
5 of 25 seats available
Cybersecurity
Penetration Testing Professional Certification in Jordan
Penetration Testing Professional Certification Training in Jordan develops practical skills in ethical hacking, reconnaissance, vulnerability assessment, network security, web application testing, exploitation, privilege escalation, and penetration testing methodologies. This advanced Penetration Testing Course helps cybersecurity professionals strengthen offensive security capabilities through structured learning, practical scenarios, and security assessment techniques for professional penetration testing and cybersecurity roles.
40 Hours / 5 DaysAdvanced3.9 · 2,700 reviews
Training calendar
Upcoming four-month course schedule
A new weekday and weekend batch starts every week. Each batch runs for 5 training days, based on the course duration of 40 Hours / 5 Days.
Weekend batches
November 2026
09:00–15:00 · flexible hours
$799per learner
07 Nov 2026
10 of 25 seats available
14 Nov 2026
25 of 25 seats available
21 Nov 2026
25 of 25 seats available
28 Nov 2026
25 of 25 seats available
Weekend batches
December 2026
09:00–15:00 · flexible hours
$799per learner
05 Dec 2026
25 of 25 seats available
12 Dec 2026
25 of 25 seats available
19 Dec 2026
25 of 25 seats available
26 Dec 2026
25 of 25 seats available
Weekend batches
January 2027
09:00–15:00 · flexible hours
$799per learner
02 Jan 2027
25 of 25 seats available
09 Jan 2027
25 of 25 seats available
16 Jan 2027
25 of 25 seats available
23 Jan 2027
25 of 25 seats available
30 Jan 2027
25 of 25 seats available
Course curriculum
What you’ll learn
40 Hours / 5 DaysAdvanced
- Module 1: Penetration Testing Fundamentals
- Introduction to penetration testing and offensive security
- Penetration testing methodologies and security assessment concepts
- Rules of engagement, scope, authorization, and ethical considerations
- Penetration testing lifecycle and assessment phases
- Module 2: Reconnaissance and Information Gathering
- Passive and active reconnaissance techniques
- Open-source intelligence (OSINT) collection
- Domain, DNS, IP address, and network information gathering
- Target identification and attack surface discovery
- Reconnaissance tools and practical exercises
- Module 3: Network Scanning and Enumeration
- Network discovery and port scanning
- Service and operating system enumeration
- Network mapping and attack surface analysis
- Vulnerability discovery through scanning
- Practical network assessment using security tools
- Module 4: Vulnerability Assessment and Analysis
- Vulnerability identification and classification
- Common vulnerability types and security weaknesses
- Vulnerability scanning methodologies
- CVE, CVSS, and vulnerability prioritization
- False-positive validation and vulnerability analysis
- Module 5: Web Application Penetration Testing
- Web application security testing fundamentals
- HTTP/HTTPS requests and response analysis
- Authentication and authorization testing
- Input validation and injection vulnerabilities
- Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
- SQL injection and other web application attacks
- Practical web application security testing
- Module 6: Network and Infrastructure Penetration Testing
- Network security assessment techniques
- Common network attack vectors
- Service exploitation and misconfiguration testing
- Firewall, VPN, and network security control assessment
- Internal and external network penetration testing scenarios
- Module 7: Exploitation Techniques
- Exploitation fundamentals and attack methodology
- Exploit selection and vulnerability validation
- Metasploit Framework fundamentals
- Payloads, sessions, and exploitation workflows
- Manual and automated exploitation techniques
- Practical exploitation exercises
- Module 8: Privilege Escalation and Post-Exploitation
- Linux and Windows privilege escalation concepts
- Credential discovery and password security assessment
- Post-exploitation information gathering
- Persistence and lateral movement concepts
- System and network access analysis
- Practical privilege escalation scenarios
- Module 9: Wireless and Specialized Security Testing
- Wireless security assessment fundamentals
- Wireless reconnaissance and network discovery
- Authentication and encryption security concepts
- Wireless vulnerability assessment techniques
- Introduction to specialized penetration testing environments
- Module 10: Social Engineering and Human-Focused Testing
- Social engineering concepts and attack vectors
- Phishing and security awareness testing
- Human-factor vulnerabilities
- Authorized social engineering assessment methodologies
- Ethical considerations and responsible security testing
- Module 11: Penetration Testing Reporting and Risk Analysis
- Penetration testing documentation standards
- Vulnerability evidence and technical findings
- Risk rating and business impact analysis
- Remediation recommendations and mitigation strategies
- Executive and technical penetration testing reports
- Communicating security findings to stakeholders
- Module 12: Practical Penetration Testing Labs and Certification Preparation
- End-to-end penetration testing assessment
- Reconnaissance, scanning, vulnerability assessment, and exploitation labs
- Privilege escalation and post-exploitation scenarios
- Practical security testing challenges
- Mock assessment and certification-focused preparation
- Review of key penetration testing concepts and methodologies
Entry requirements and prerequisites
- Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Candidates should have a good understanding of cybersecurity concepts, common threats, security controls, and information security principles before joining Penetration Testing Professional Certification Training in Jordan.
- Networking Knowledge: Familiarity with TCP/IP, network protocols, ports, routing, firewalls, VPNs, DNS, and common network services is recommended for effective penetration testing training in Jordan.
- Operating Systems Knowledge: Candidates should understand Windows and Linux operating systems, system administration, file permissions, processes, services, and basic command-line operations in Jordan.
- Basic Scripting Skills: Familiarity with Python, Bash, PowerShell, or another scripting language is beneficial for automating security testing tasks and developing penetration testing techniques in Jordan.
- Web Application Knowledge: Understanding HTTP/HTTPS, web servers, databases, authentication, sessions, APIs, and common web application technologies can help learners perform web security testing in Jordan.
- Security Tools Familiarity: Prior exposure to tools such as Nmap, Wireshark, Burp Suite, Metasploit, vulnerability scanners, and command-line security utilities is recommended for advanced penetration testing learning in Jordan.
- Vulnerability Assessment Knowledge: Candidates should understand basic vulnerability identification, vulnerability scanning, risk assessment, CVE concepts, and remediation practices before progressing to professional penetration testing techniques in Jordan.
- Information Security Experience: Practical experience in cybersecurity, network security, system administration, or IT security is beneficial for understanding penetration testing methodologies and security assessments in Jordan.
- Ethical Hacking Fundamentals: Knowledge of ethical hacking concepts, reconnaissance, scanning, enumeration, exploitation, privilege escalation, and security assessment processes is recommended for this advanced course in Jordan.
- Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills: Candidates should be comfortable analyzing technical information, identifying security weaknesses, interpreting testing results, and developing appropriate remediation recommendations in Jordan.
- Recommended Professional Experience: Prior experience in IT, networking, system administration, cybersecurity, or information security can help professionals gain greater value from Penetration Testing Professional Certification Training in Jordan.
- Learning Readiness: Candidates should be prepared to work with security testing methodologies, controlled lab environments, vulnerability analysis, and penetration testing scenarios as part of advanced cybersecurity training in Jordan.
Career value
Reasons to choose this course
Build Professional Penetration Testing Skills
Develop practical expertise in reconnaissance, vulnerability assessment, exploitation, and security testing to strengthen your penetration testing career in Jordan.
Strengthen Ethical Hacking Expertise
Learn structured ethical hacking methodologies and offensive security techniques to identify weaknesses and support effective cybersecurity assessments.
Develop Web Application Security Skills
Gain knowledge of web application vulnerabilities, testing approaches, exploitation techniques, and security controls for modern application security roles.
Enhance Network Security Assessment Capabilities
Learn to assess networks, identify security weaknesses, analyze attack paths, and apply penetration testing techniques across enterprise environments.
Improve Vulnerability Assessment and Exploitation Knowledge
Build practical skills in vulnerability identification, exploit analysis, privilege escalation, and security validation to support professional cybersecurity responsibilities.
Expand Offensive Security Career Opportunities
- Prepare for roles such as Penetration Tester, Ethical Hacker, Security Consultant, Vulnerability Analyst, and Offensive Security Professional with career-focused cybersecurity training.
Advantages
Turn learning into practical capability
Hands-On Penetration Testing Techniques
Practice reconnaissance, vulnerability discovery, exploitation, privilege escalation, and security assessment techniques to develop practical penetration testing capabilities.
Comprehensive Ethical Hacking Knowledge
Understand ethical hacking methodologies, attack techniques, security weaknesses, and defensive considerations required for professional cybersecurity testing.
Real-World Security Assessment Skills
Learn how penetration testers approach security assessments, analyze vulnerabilities, validate findings, and document security risks in professional environments.
Career-Oriented Cybersecurity Training
Develop skills relevant to penetration testing, ethical hacking, vulnerability management, security consulting, and offensive security career paths.
Structured Certification Preparation
Strengthen your understanding of penetration testing concepts and practical security techniques through organized training designed to support certification-focused learning.
Industry-Relevant Cybersecurity Expertise
Build modern offensive security knowledge that can help cybersecurity professionals improve technical capabilities and pursue specialized penetration testing opportunities in Jordan.
Exam format & assessment
- Certification: CompTIA PenTest+
- Exam Code: PT0-003 (V3)
- Exam Level: Intermediate to Advanced
- Exam Duration: 165 Minutes
- Number of Questions: Maximum of 90 Questions
- Question Types: Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) and Performance-Based Questions (PBQs)
- Passing Score: 750 out of 900
- Exam Delivery: Pearson VUE testing centers and online testing options
- Exam Focus: Engagement management, reconnaissance, enumeration, vulnerability discovery and analysis, attacks and exploits, and post-exploitation techniques
- Practical Assessment: Performance-based questions evaluate the ability to apply penetration testing concepts to realistic cybersecurity scenarios
- Recommended Experience: CompTIA recommends practical penetration testing experience, along with foundational networking and cybersecurity knowledge
Bring your learning together
Course conclusion
Penetration Testing Professional Certification Training in Jordan provides a structured learning pathway for cybersecurity professionals seeking practical offensive security and ethical hacking skills. The course covers reconnaissance, network scanning, vulnerability assessment, web application security testing, exploitation, privilege escalation, post-exploitation, and penetration testing reporting. Through hands-on labs, realistic security scenarios, and certification-focused preparation, learners can strengthen their ability to identify vulnerabilities and assess security risks in authorized environments. StepMerit Learning supports learners in Jordan with practical training, structured guidance, and career-focused cybersecurity learning designed to help build capabilities for penetration testing, ethical hacking, vulnerability assessment, and security consulting roles.
Target audience
- Cybersecurity Professionals
- Penetration Testing Professionals
- Ethical Hackers
- Vulnerability Assessment Professionals
- Network Security Professionals
- Application Security Professionals
- Security Consultants
- Offensive Security Aspirants
- SOC and Security Operations Professionals
- IT and System Administrators
- Cybersecurity Career Professionals
- Penetration Testing Certification Aspirants
Verified learning evidence
Expertise, recognition and learner outcomes
Course-specific expertise
- 9+ Years of Cybersecurity & Penetration Testing Experience
- 2,000+ Hours of Professional Training Delivered
- 1,200+ Professionals Trained
- 120+ Corporate & Professional Training Sessions
- 75+ Practical Penetration Testing Labs & Case Studies
- 600+ Hours of Penetration Testing & VAPT Training
- 200+ Practical Vulnerability Assessment & Exploitation Exercises
- 8+ Industry Sectors Covered Through Training
Documented learner outcomes
Problem Statement
E-commerce platforms handle customer accounts, payment data, APIs, web applications, and online transactions, making them attractive targets for cyberattacks.
How We Overcame the Problem
Learners applied penetration testing techniques to identify, validate, and document security weaknesses in controlled e-commerce environments.
Overall Implementation
Learners implemented reconnaissance, enumeration, vulnerability assessment, controlled exploitation, privilege testing, and security reporting.
Evidence of Learning
Learners demonstrated skills in identifying vulnerabilities, validating findings, analyzing attack paths, collecting evidence, and preparing remediation reports.
E-commerce Penetration Testing Workflow
Target Identification → Reconnaissance → Enumeration → Vulnerability Scanning → Validation → Controlled Exploitation → Evidence Collection → Reporting
Web Application Testing
Learners tested e-commerce applications for common security weaknesses affecting authentication, sessions, input validation, and access controls.
API Security Testing
Learners assessed retail APIs for authentication weaknesses, excessive access, input issues, and unauthorized data exposure.
Network & Infrastructure Testing
Learners performed controlled network reconnaissance, service enumeration, vulnerability assessment, and configuration analysis.
Problem-Solving Evidence
Learners addressed vulnerabilities such as weak authentication, misconfigurations, insecure APIs, excessive privileges, and exposed services.
Comparative Evidence
Learners compared vulnerabilities based on severity, exploitability, affected assets, business impact, evidence, and remediation priority.
Overall Outcome
Learners demonstrated practical skills in assessing e-commerce applications, APIs, networks, and infrastructure for security weaknesses.
Final Evidence
A controlled e-commerce penetration-testing scenario, discovered vulnerabilities, testing evidence, exploitation results, risk findings, remediation recommendations, and final security report provide evidence of practical competency.
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Penetration Testing Professional Certification Training is an advanced cybersecurity course that develops practical skills in reconnaissance, vulnerability assessment, exploitation, privilege escalation, web application testing, network security testing, and penetration testing reporting.
The course is suitable for cybersecurity professionals, ethical hackers, penetration testers, security analysts, network security professionals, vulnerability analysts, security consultants, and IT professionals seeking offensive security skills in Jordan.
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