Certified Penetration Tester (CPT)
Overview
The Certified Penetration Tester (CPT) certification by GAQM validates hands-on penetration-testing skills across networks, systems and applications. It prepares professionals to plan, execute and document controlled penetration tests that produce reliable, actionable findings.
The program follows the professional penetration-testing lifecycle - reconnaissance, scanning, exploitation, post-exploitation and reporting - within a strictly authorised and ethical framework.
Course Content
- Penetration-testing methodology, rules of engagement and legal boundaries
- Active reconnaissance and network scanning
- Vulnerability analysis and exploitation of common weaknesses
- Web application and wireless penetration testing fundamentals
- Post-exploitation, persistence basics and evidence handling
- Professional reporting and remediation guidance
Targeted Audience
- Aspiring and junior penetration testers
- Security consultants delivering red-team services
- Ethical hackers formalising their skills
- Candidates preparing for the GAQM CPT certification
Exam Registration & Certification
The Certified Penetration Tester (CPT) certification is awarded by the Global Association for Quality Management (GAQM) after passing the corresponding certification examination. As an accredited GAQM test center, our academy handles the exam registration and administration for our candidates.
Each GAQM exam voucher includes two attempts, so candidates who do not pass on the first attempt may retake the exam with their second attempt. Once passed, the certification is valid for life and does not require renewal.
- Review the certification syllabus and exam objectives.
- Register for the Certified Penetration Tester (CPT) exam with our academy and book your preferred exam date and time.
- Prepare using the recommended study materials, e-course and practice questions.
- Sit the computer-based exam at our academy (we are an accredited GAQM test center).
- Pass the exam to earn your GAQM certification, which is valid for life.