8 Best Penetration Testing Courses on edX
We compared 8 Penetration Testing courses currently listed on edX, priced from $25.00 to $149.00. 1 comes from a named university or institution, including Maryville University. They are ordered by our CourseAsk score, which is built from how thoroughly each course describes what it teaches, whether it comes from a named institution, and how it compares on price — not from star ratings, which our course data does not include.
- Courses compared
- 8
- Price range
- $25.00 – $149.00
- Providers
- edX
- Last updated
- 30 Aug 2026
How these 8 courses were chosen
Every course below is a real, currently listed course from edX, matched to "penetration testing" by our catalog and ordered by our CourseAsk score. Courses whose own title names the topic rank above those only tagged with it.
There are no star ratings on this page — the course feeds we license do not include them, and we would rather leave a column out than fill it with a number we cannot stand behind. What we do have is price: these range from $25.00 to $149.00, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.
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Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Cybersecurity Penetration Testing
Offered by Maryville University
In the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Cybersecurity Penetration Testing, you'll gain practical skills that are critical for identifying and addressing vulnerabilities in software and networks. This course is designed...
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edX MOOC / Non-creditCyber Defense: Penetration Testing, Threat Hunting, and Cryptography
Offered by IBM
This course focuses on the basics of penetration testing, threat hunting, and cryptography. It enables learners to gain an understanding of different vulnerabilities and techniques to mitigate and remediate against those...
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Master of Science in Cybersecurity
Offered by Maryville University
The Master of Science in Cybersecurity course on edX is designed to equip you with essential skills and knowledge required to navigate and protect digital landscapes. You'll explore various topics related to cybersecurit...
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Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
Offered by Maryville University
This Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity program offers a deep understanding of security principles and practices essential for protecting information systems. You’ll explore topics like network security, risk managemen...
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edX MOOC / Non-creditTry It: Ethical Hacking
Offered by edX
Want to know more about ethical hacking? Sign up for our free course and learn about ethical hacking and offensive security. The course is conveniently self-paced, and will also introduce you to the legal boundaries that...
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edX MOOC / Non-creditEthical Hacking Essentials (EHE)
Offered by EC-Council
Ethical Hacking Essentials (EHE) is a first-of-its-kind MOOC certification that provides foundational knowledge and skills in ethical hacking with add-on labs for hands-on experience.
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edX CertificateCyber Defense Architecture
Offered by IBM
Get job-ready skills in cyber defense architecture and hands-on experience using tools and practices employers are looking for.
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Fundamentos de Ciberseguridad: un enfoque práctico
Offered by Inter-American Development Bank
Aprende a pensar como un hacker, pero actúa como un experto en ciberseguridad.
$25.00listed price
Best Penetration Testing Courses on edX compared
| # | Course | Provider | Offered by | Price | |
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| 1 | Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Cybersecurity Penetration Testing | edX | Maryville University | — | View → |
| 2 | Cyber Defense: Penetration Testing, Threat Hunting, and Cryptography | edX | IBM | $149.00 | View → |
| 3 | Master of Science in Cybersecurity | edX | Maryville University | — | View → |
| 4 | Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity | edX | Maryville University | — | View → |
| 5 | Try It: Ethical Hacking | edX | edX | — | View → |
| 6 | Ethical Hacking Essentials (EHE) | edX | EC-Council | $129.00 | View → |
| 7 | Cyber Defense Architecture | edX | IBM | $149.00 | View → |
| 8 | Fundamentos de Ciberseguridad: un enfoque práctico | edX | Inter-American Development Bank | $25.00 | View → |
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