Certified Web Penetration Tester

Build offensive security skills in reconnaissance, exploitation, and reporting to uncover and fix vulnerabilities in modern web apps.

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Program Details

Certified Web Penetration Tester is a technical, intermediate-level certification that trains learners to identify, exploit, and report vulnerabilities in real-world web environments. Building on defensive experience, the program blends interactive content and hands-on labs, guiding you from reconnaissance and web fundamentals to advanced attack techniques and professional reporting aligned with offensive security practices.

proficiency level

Intermediate

Technical 

recommended Pacing

10

hrs/week

for

10

weeks

  • Web architecture, authentication flows, and reconnaissance techniques
  • Exploiting web vulnerabilities including XSS, SQLi, CSRF, SSRF, and IDOR
  • Injection attacks, file inclusion, insecure uploads, and privilege escalation
  • Identifying and exploiting business logic flaws and misconfigurations (e.g., JWT, headers)
  • Professional penetration testing methodology, documentation, and reporting
  • Best for learners who have completed the Cyber Defense track or hold SOC/IT experience. A foundation in networking, system security, virtualization, and common threats is recommended.
  • Prior experience in SOC or CTI roles helps ensure learners are comfortable with defense concepts before pivoting into offensive security.
  • Familiarity with Windows, Linux, and security monitoring tools will support success in this program.
  • Professionals with defensive security backgrounds expanding into offensive skills
  • Learners preparing for web-focused penetration testing or appsec roles
  • Organizations training internal staff in proactive vulnerability discovery

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Outcomes

Learners will be able to:

  • Articulate foundational cybersecurity concepts
  • Analyze basic digital threats and risks
  • Demonstrate fundamental system and network awareness
  • Navigate entry-level cybersecurity tasks through real-world simulations
  • Prepare for oral exams and employer-facing conversations

Benefits

Microcredentials

Three stackable microcredentials, each with an applied exam

Lab-driven

60% lab-driven content aligned to real-world tasks

Career support

Includes career support with learners building skills lists and case studies throughout the program and receiving built-in interview prep to help showcase new skills and expertise to future employers.

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Program Completion

Certified Web Penetration Tester badge collection from IronCircle, featuring Web Security Testing Fundamentals, Web Application Penetration Testing, and Web Vulnerability Exploitation certifications.

Learners have 120 days to complete all three microcredentials.
A certification is awarded for each microcredential upon passing its applied exam. Upon earning all three, learners receive the full IronCircle career-aligned certification.

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Delivery

All lessons, labs, and exams are delivered through the IronCircle Platform, an all-in-one, browser-based learning platform experience.

Equipment Requirements

To successfully complete the program, learners must have: 

  • A functional laptop or desktop computer with at least a 12-inch monitor
  • Reliable broadband internet access
  • The program cannot be completed using a cell phone, Chromebook, iPad, or tablet.

Cancellation Policy

Refunds are not provided for IronCircle learning experiences. 
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