- 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
Certified Web Penetration Tester
Build offensive security skills in reconnaissance, exploitation, and reporting to uncover and fix vulnerabilities in modern web apps.
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.
Skill Level
Intermediate
Technical
recommended Pacing
10
hrs/week
for
10
weeks
- Best for learners who have completed the IronCircle 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 is recommended.
- Professionals with defensive security backgrounds expanding into offensive skills
- Professionals preparing for web-focused penetration testing or application security roles
- Organizations training internal staff in proactive vulnerability discovery
From IronCircle to Industry Leaders
Outcomes
Learners will be able to:
- Conduct reconnaissance and identify technologies in use within a target application
- Detect, exploit, and document common web application vulnerabilities
- Perform authentication and authorization testing
- Evaluate web application security configurations and identify insecure practices
- Produce comprehensive penetration test reports and remediation recommendations
Benefits
Microcredentials
Three stackable microcredentials, each with an applied exam
Lab-Driven
60% lab-driven content aligned to real-world tasks
Career Support
Career support throughout the program through skills lists, case studies, and built-in interview prep to help showcase new skills and expertise to future employers
A White House-Recognized Leader in Cybersecurity Education
Recognized by the White House as one of nine partners who have made major commitments to fill cyber jobs.
Program Completion
Learners have 75 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, career-aligned IronCircle certification.
FAQ
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
The program cannot be completed using a cell phone, Chromebook, iPad, or tablet. - Reliable broadband internet access
Cancellation Policy
Refunds are not provided for IronCircle learning experiences. Please see Terms & Conditions.