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Learn Ethical Hacking From A-Z: Beginner To Expert

9 enrolled 11h 51m of learning Updated Nov 2026
CertificateOn completion
11h 51mSelf-paced
80 lessonsOn the UISC learning portal
All LevelsNo prior training needed

Course curriculum

1 modules 80 lessons 11h 51m total
01 Learn Ethical Hacking From A-Z: Beginner To Expert 80 lessons
  1. Course Overview
  2. About Your Instructors
  3. Section Overview
  4. Current Cybersecurity Market
  5. The 3 Types of Hackers
  6. The 4 Elements of Security
  7. Ethical Hacker Terminology
  8. Common Methods of Hacking
  9. Cybersecurity & Ethical Hacking Overview
  10. Ethical Hacking vs Penetration Testing
  11. Job Opportunities in Cybersecurity
  12. Who is This Course is For?
  13. Networking Section Overview
  14. How Data Travels Across The Internet
  15. Understanding Ports and Protocols
  16. Understanding IP Addresses: Public & Private
  17. What Are Subnets?
  18. The Average Network vs Remote Based
  19. Hacking Lab Section Overview
  20. Understanding Virtual Machines
  21. Setup Your Kali Linux Machine
  22. VN Setup & Testing Vulnerable Systems
  23. Linux+Python+Bash+Powershell Section Overview
  24. Linux Basics
  25. Working With Directories & Moving Files
  26. Installing & Updating Application Files
  27. Linux Text Editors
  28. Searching For Files
  29. Bash Scripting Basics
  30. Python Basics
  31. Remaining Anonymous Section Overview
  32. TOR Browser Overview
  33. Anonsurf Overview
  34. Changing Mac Addresses
  35. Using a Virtual Private Network/Server (VPN, VPS)
  36. WiFi Hacking Section Overview
  37. WiFi Hacking System Setup
  38. WEP Hacking Attack #1
  39. WEP Hacking Attack #2
  40. WPA/WPA2 Hacking
  41. Reconnaissance Section Overview
  42. Passive Recon vs Active Recon
  43. Recon-ng Overview
  44. Whois Enumeration
  45. DNS Enumeration Overview
  46. Netcraft.com DNS Information
  47. Google Hacking
  48. Shodan.io Overview
  49. Securityheaders.com (Analyze HTTPS Headers of website)
  50. Ssllabs.com/ssltest (Look for SSL issues on website)
  51. Pastebin.com (Sensitive Information)
  52. NMAP Port Scanning (Discover open ports, OS, Services, Vulnerabilities, etc.)
  53. Netcat Overview + SMB/NFSEnumeration
  54. Nikto & Sparta Web Application Scanner
  55. SMPT Enumeration + Nessus/Openvas Scanners
  56. Launching Attacks Overview
  57. Analyzing Information Gathered
  58. Taking Advantage of Telenet
  59. Searching & Understanding Exploits
  60. Copy Exploits From Searchsploit
  61. Understanding Exploits
  62. Launching Exploits
  63. Brute Force Attacks
  64. How To Crack Passwords
  65. ARP Spoofing Overview
  66. Introduction To Cryptography
  67. Post Exploitation Section Overview
  68. Privilege Escalation
  69. Transferring Files in/out of Victim, Creating Custom Malware + Evading Antivirus
  70. Installing a Keylogger
  71. Installing a Backdoor
  72. Website & Web Application Hacking Overview
  73. Web Application Scanning
  74. Directory Buster Hacking Tool
  75. Nikto Web App Hacking Tool
  76. SQLmap and SQL Ninja Overview
  77. How To Execute Brute Force Attacks
  78. Using Command Injection
  79. Malicious File Upload
  80. Local & Remote File Inclusion

About this course

Learn Ethical Hacking From A-Z: Beginner To Expert teaches you everything on the topic thoroughly from scratch so you can achieve a professional certificate for free to showcase your achievement in professional life. This Learn Ethical Hacking From A-Z: Beginner To Expert is comprehensive, instructor-guided course, designed to provide a detailed understanding of the nature of the related sector and your key roles within it.

To become successful in your profession, you must have a specific set of skills to succeed in today’s competitive world. In this in-depth training course, you will develop the most in-demand skills to kickstart your career, as well as upgrade your existing knowledge & skills.

The training materials of this course are available online for you to learn at your own pace and fast-track your career with ease.

  • Accredited by CPD
  • Instant e-certificate
  • Fully online, interactive course with Professional voice-over
  • Self paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone friendly
  • 24/7 Learning Assistance
  • Discounts on bulk purchases

Who should take the course

Anyone with a knack for learning new skills can take this Learn Ethical Hacking From A-Z: Beginner To Expert. While this comprehensive training is popular for preparing people for job opportunities in the relevant fields, it also helps to advance your career for promotions.

Certification

Once you’ve successfully completed your course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. All of our courses are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field. Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.

Accreditation

All of our courses, including this Learn Ethical Hacking From A-Z: Beginner To Expert, are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field.

Course Curriculum

The detailed curriculum outline of our Learn Ethical Hacking From A-Z: Beginner To Expert

is as follows:

Learn Ethical Hacking From A-Z: Beginner To Expert

Course Introduction

  • Course Overview
  • About Your Instructors
  • Section Overview
  • Current Cybersecurity Market
  • The 3 Types of Hackers
  • The 4 Elements of Security
  • Ethical Hacker Terminology
  • Common Methods of Hacking
  • Cybersecurity & Ethical Hacking Overview
  • Ethical Hacking vs Penetration Testing
  • Job Opportunities in Cybersecurity
  • Who is This Course is For?

Networking Basics

  • Networking Section Overview
  • How Data Travels Across The Internet
  • Understanding Ports and Protocols
  • Understanding IP Addresses: Public & Private
  • What Are Subnets?
  • The Average Network vs Remote Based

Setting Up Your Hacking Lab

  • Hacking Lab Section Overview
  • Understanding Virtual Machines
  • Setup Your Kali Linux Machine
  • VN Setup & Testing Vulnerable Systems

Linux/Python/Bash & PowerShell Basics

  • Linux+Python+Bash+Powershell Section Overview
  • Linux Basics
  • Working With Directories & Moving Files
  • Installing & Updating Application Files
  • Linux Text Editors
  • Searching For Files
  • Bash Scripting Basics
  • Python Basics

How To Remain Anonymous On The Web

  • Remaining Anonymous Section Overview
  • TOR Browser Overview
  • Anonsurf Overview
  • Changing Mac Addresses
  • Using a Virtual Private Network/Server (VPN, VPS)

How To Hack Into WIFI

  • WiFi Hacking Section Overview
  • WiFi Hacking System Setup
  • WEP Hacking Attack #1
  • WEP Hacking Attack #2
  • WPA/WPA2 Hacking

Passive & Active Reconnaissance (Information Gathering)

  • Reconnaissance Section Overview
  • Passive Recon vs Active Recon
  • Recon-ng Overview
  • Whois Enumeration
  • DNS Enumeration Overview
  • Netcraft.com DNS Information
  • Google Hacking
  • Shodan.io Overview
  • Securityheaders.com (Analyze HTTPS Headers of website)
  • Ssllabs.com/ssltest (Look for SSL issues on website)
  • Pastebin.com (Sensitive Information)
  • NMAP Port Scanning (Discover open ports, OS, Services, Vulnerabilities, etc.)
  • Netcat Overview + SMB/NFSEnumeration
  • Nikto & Sparta Web Application Scanner
  • SMPT Enumeration + Nessus/Openvas Scanners

Launching Attacks

  • Launching Attacks Overview
  • Analyzing Information Gathered
  • Taking Advantage of Telenet
  • Searching & Understanding Exploits
  • Copy Exploits From Searchsploit
  • Understanding Exploits
  • Launching Exploits
  • Brute Force Attacks
  • How To Crack Passwords
  • ARP Spoofing Overview
  • Introduction To Cryptography

Post Exploitation

  • Post Exploitation Section Overview
  • Privilege Escalation
  • Transferring Files in/out of Victim, Creating Custom Malware + Evading Antivirus
  • Installing a Keylogger
  • Installing a Backdoor

Website & Web Application Hacking

  • Website & Web Application Hacking Overview
  • Web Application Scanning
  • Directory Buster Hacking Tool
  • Nikto Web App Hacking Tool
  • SQLmap and SQL Ninja Overview
  • How To Execute Brute Force Attacks
  • Using Command Injection
  • Malicious File Upload
  • Local & Remote File Inclusion
  • SQL Injection Overview
  • Using Cross Site Request Forgery
  • Cross Site Scripting Overview

Mobile Phone Hacking & Security

  • Mobile Phone Hacking Section Overview
  • Mobile Attack Vectors
  • Mobile Hacking Using URLs
  • Jail Breaking and Rooting Considerations
  • Privacy Issues (Geo Location)
  • Mobile Phone Data Security

Getting Your Name Out There As An Ethical Hacker

  • Getting Your Name Out There Section Overview
  • Building A Brand
  • Personal Branding
  • Setup Your Website and Blog
  • Writing a Book
  • Starting a Podcast
  • Networking Overview

How To Make Money As An Ethical Hacker

  • Making Money Section Overview
  • Bug Bounty Programs
  • How To Start Freelancing
  • How To Start Client Consulting

How To Start A Career In Cybersecurity

  • Potential Salary & Cybersecurity Roadmap
  • Books Recommendations
  • Places to Practice Hacking for Free

Your certificate

CPD certificate — download it when you finish

Issued the moment you complete the final module. Every certificate lists the course aims and objectives, anticipated learning outcomes, the quality-assurance process — the elements required for verifiable CPD. Non-registrants can use it as CQC training evidence and for appraisals.

Aims & objectives Learning outcomes Unique certificate number

Common questions

Where do I take the course?

On the UISC learning portal. "Enrol now" takes you to this course there, where you pay securely, get your login and study at your own pace. Your certificate is issued there when you finish.

When can I start?

Immediately. Access opens the moment your order is confirmed and you can learn from any device, in any order, as many times as you like.

How is the course assessed?

A short multiple-choice or scenario-based assessment at the end of the course with instant results. You can retake it as many times as you need at no extra cost.

Can I enrol my whole team?

Yes. Organisations can buy multiple places on one invoice and receive a training record for every learner. Contact us for team pricing.

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