Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing

Learn how to ethically hack, secure systems, and conduct penetration testing in this hands-on 6-month certification course.

About the Course

The Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing certification is a practical 6-month program designed to equip students and professionals with essential offensive security skills.

Offered by Matrix College of Information Technology (MCIT), the course covers the full hacking lifecycle—reconnaissance, exploitation, post-exploitation, and reporting. You'll learn tools like Metasploit, Burp Suite, Wireshark, and Nmap, while developing real-world VAPT (Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing) experience through labs and case-based assignments.

This course is ideal for aspiring ethical hackers, bug bounty hunters, IT auditors, or anyone looking to pursue a career in cybersecurity.

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Enrollment

Open Year-Round

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Duration

6 Months

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Mode

Online + Mentor Support

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Commitment

6–8 hrs/week

What You'll Learn

Footprinting & Reconnaissance Techniques
Scanning Networks & Enumeration
Vulnerabilities & Exploitation
System Hacking & Privilege Escalation
Wireless Network Attacks
Web Application Penetration Testing
Introduction to Metasploit & Burp Suite
Report Writing & Risk Recommendations

Enrollment Requirements

Basic networking and OS concepts
Passion for cybersecurity or system administration
Personal laptop or PC with stable internet

Certification

Students will earn a digitally verifiable certificate in Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing upon course completion.

Course Fee

The total program fee is £1,450 GBP, covering training, labs, mentoring, and certification.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this program may pursue roles such as:

Ethical Hacker
Penetration Tester
Security Analyst
Vulnerability Researcher
Bug Bounty Hunter
Cybersecurity Consultant