If you have a couple years of experience, you can pass the PenTest+ in about 12 to 15 weeks by studying with CBT Nuggets and utilizing a simple set of resources. Here’s what you need:
CBT Nuggets subscription
Download a study plan
Practice exams
A plan to study
Deadlines are good motivators. In this case, CompTIA picked the ultimate deadline for you. Work backwards to figure out how much you’ll need to study each day and then download the study plan to track your progress.
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Now that you have your date, it's time to download your study plan.
There may be some topics you can skip and others you’ll want to spend time learning. This study plan was designed to be used with the CBT Nuggets PenTest+ (PT0-002) training course, which includes:
217 videos
32 hours of training
PenTest+ practice exams
One of the best ways to achieve a goal is to tell someone about it. So, tell us! Joining the Cert Class is easy. Tell us and the community you plan to earn the old PenTest+ before it retires (or the new PenTestt+)! Importantly, tell us when you pass and you’ll get a badge next to your name and swag. Maybe even a parade.
Preparing for the test means knowing the material, as well as how to take the test. The PenTest+ is up to 85 questions in 165 minutes. You’ll need to choose fast. Here are some tips for how to use practice exams as you prep.
You’ll need some hands-on penetration testing practice. You’ll need to know about attack techniques and security assessments. You’ll need to understand vulnerability scanning and reporting. And you’ll need a good study guide. Here’s the official CompTIA study guide:
The PenTest+ is an intermediate InfoSec certification. It’ll open a lot of doors if you're an IT professional with several years of security experience under your belt. If you're looking to move towards a career in penetration testing, or another security specialty, then keep going with a Cisco or Check Point certification.