AUGUST SESSION 1 DATES
24th - 28th
Develop offensive security skills through hands-on penetration testing labs, vulnerability assessments, reconnaissance techniques, and real-world attack simulations aligned to the CompTIA PenTest+ certification.
The CompTIA PenTest+ certification prepares you to identify, exploit, and report on security vulnerabilities in real-world environments. This bootcamp focuses on ethical hacking techniques, penetration testing workflows, and vulnerability assessment strategies used by cybersecurity professionals.
Through hands-on labs and guided exercises, you’ll learn how attackers think and how to test systems before they’re compromised, while preparing for the PT0-003 certification exam.
All bootcamp programs include unlimited certification exam attempts. Students may retake their certification exam as many times as necessary until they achieve a passing score, providing confidence and reducing test anxiety.
This bootcamp is best for:
Cybersecurity professionals moving into offensive security roles.
Individuals interested in ethical hacking and penetration testing.
Security analysts expanding into red-team skills.
Professionals interested in vulnerability testing, assessment, and reporting.
Important: This is a more advanced certification. Students should have basic networking knowledge, familiarity with cybersecurity concepts, and ideally Security+ or equivalent experience.
The CompTIA PenTest+ bootcamp is an intensive 5-day program running Monday through Friday with live, instructor-led online sessions. Each day focuses on a key phase of the penetration testing lifecycle, combining instruction with hands-on practice.
This 5-day immersive bootcamp runs Monday through Friday with live instruction focused on penetration testing techniques, tools, workflows, and reporting.
Bootcamps are offered throughout the year with multiple start dates.
Bootcamp Month
August Dates
AUGUST SESSION 1 DATES
24th - 28th
Bootcamp Month
September Dates
SEPTEMBER SESSION 1 DATES
28th - Oct 2nd
Bootcamp Month
October Dates
OCTOBER SESSION 1 DATES
26th - 30th
All bootcamp programs include unlimited certification exam attempts. Students may retake their certification exam as many times as necessary until they achieve a passing score, providing confidence and reducing test anxiety.
Learn how penetration testing engagements are scoped, planned, and prepared, then move into reconnaissance techniques used to gather target information responsibly.
Practice scanning, enumeration, and vulnerability discovery techniques used to identify systems, services, weaknesses, and potential entry points.
Explore exploitation concepts, attack techniques, and controlled testing methods used to validate vulnerabilities and assess system defenses.
Review post-exploitation concepts, lateral movement considerations, impact analysis, and responsible testing boundaries within professional engagements.
Focus on documenting findings, communicating risk, building actionable reports, and reviewing key objectives for PT0-003 exam readiness.
Exam Code
Exam Duration
Questions
Passing Score
Covers scoping, planning, and legal considerations for penetration testing engagements.
Focuses on gathering information about target systems and identifying potential entry points.
Explores identifying and analyzing system weaknesses using various tools and techniques.
Covers exploitation concepts, attack methods, and techniques used to test system defenses.
Emphasizes documenting findings and delivering clear, actionable reports to stakeholders.
Learn how to think like an attacker by practicing reconnaissance, vulnerability discovery, exploitation concepts, and reporting in controlled lab environments.
Practice identifying systems, services, and potential exposure points.
Explore controlled exploitation concepts in guided lab environments.
Identify, analyze, and prioritize security weaknesses.
Document findings and communicate actionable recommendations.
Follow realistic testing workflows from discovery through reporting.
Looking to build your cybersecurity career path? Consider pairing PenTest+ with these certifications:
As an official CompTIA Academic Partner, CIAT delivers:
Authorized CompTIA curriculum and materials.
Current exam objectives and industry-standard content.
Qualified instruction from certified professionals.
Direct access to CompTIA resources and support.
Professional development resources to support your offensive cybersecurity career growth:
This bootcamp is designed for individuals interested in offensive cybersecurity and ethical hacking. It’s a strong fit for:
Aspiring penetration testers.
Security professionals moving into red team roles.
Cybersecurity analysts expanding their skillset.
Individuals interested in vulnerability testing and assessment.
Yes, this is a more advanced certification. You should have:
Basic networking knowledge.
Familiarity with cybersecurity concepts.
Ideally Security+ or equivalent experience.
The CompTIA PenTest+ certification supports preparation for roles such as:
Penetration Tester
Ethical Hacker
Vulnerability Analyst
Security Consultant
You’ll learn how to:
Conduct reconnaissance and scanning.
Identify and analyze vulnerabilities.
Understand exploitation techniques.
Document and report findings.
Follow professional penetration testing workflows.
Yes. The bootcamp includes guided labs that simulate real-world testing scenarios, helping you understand both tools and methodology.
All CIAT bootcamps deliver live virtual instruction featuring interactive exercises and real-time instructor engagement.
Students may retake their certification exam as many times as necessary until they achieve a passing score. This provides additional confidence and reduces test anxiety while supporting long-term student success.
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