Course Curriculum

Course Overview 00:08:00
About Your Instructors 00:03:00
Section Overview 00:03:00
Current Cybersecurity Market 00:09:00
The 3 Types of Hackers 00:05:00
The 4 Elements of Security 00:04:00
Ethical Hacker Terminology 00:04:00
Common Methods of Hacking 00:08:00
Cybersecurity & Ethical Hacking Overview 00:03:00
Ethical Hacking vs Penetration Testing 00:06:00
Job Opportunities in Cybersecurity 00:01:00
Who is This Course is For? 00:01:00
Networking Section Overview 00:12:00
How Data Travels Across The Internet 00:02:00
Understanding Ports and Protocols 00:08:00
Understanding IP Addresses: Public & Private 00:02:00
What Are Subnets? 00:03:00
The Average Network vs Remote Based 00:06:00
Hacking Lab Section Overview 00:09:00
Understanding Virtual Machines 00:03:00
Setup Your Kali Linux Machine 00:10:00
VN Setup & Testing Vulnerable Systems 00:23:00
Linux+Python+Bash+Powershell Section Overview 00:06:00
Linux Basics 00:11:00
Working With Directories & Moving Files 00:03:00
Installing & Updating Application Files 00:02:00
Linux Text Editors 00:04:00
Searching For Files 00:02:00
Bash Scripting Basics 00:09:00
Python Basics 00:11:00
Remaining Anonymous Section Overview 00:06:00
TOR Browser Overview 00:06:00
Anonsurf Overview 00:03:00
Changing Mac Addresses 00:03:00
Using a Virtual Private Network/Server (VPN, VPS) 00:04:00
WiFi Hacking Section Overview 00:06:00
WiFi Hacking System Setup 00:09:00
WEP Hacking Attack #1 00:09:00
WEP Hacking Attack #2 00:04:00
WPA/WPA2 Hacking 00:10:00
Reconnaissance Section Overview 00:04:00
Passive Recon vs Active Recon 00:01:00
Recon-ng Overview 00:15:00
Whois Enumeration 00:02:00
DNS Enumeration Overview 00:02:00
Netcraft.com DNS Information 00:03:00
Google Hacking 00:05:00
Shodan.io Overview 00:02:00
Securityheaders.com (Analyze HTTPS Headers of website) 00:02:00
Ssllabs.com/ssltest (Look for SSL issues on website) 00:02:00
Pastebin.com (Sensitive Information) 00:01:00
NMAP Port Scanning (Discover open ports, OS, Services, Vulnerabilities, etc.) 00:15:00
Netcat Overview + SMB/NFSEnumeration 00:14:00
Nikto & Sparta Web Application Scanner 00:06:00
SMPT Enumeration + Nessus/Openvas Scanners 00:05:00
Launching Attacks Overview 00:10:00
Analyzing Information Gathered 00:04:00
Taking Advantage of Telenet 00:06:00
Searching & Understanding Exploits 00:06:00
Copy Exploits From Searchsploit 00:03:00
Understanding Exploits 00:04:00
Launching Exploits 00:24:00
Brute Force Attacks 00:07:00
How To Crack Passwords 00:04:00
ARP Spoofing Overview 00:21:00
Introduction To Cryptography 00:14:00
Post Exploitation Section Overview 00:03:00
Privilege Escalation 00:29:00
Transferring Files in/out of Victim, Creating Custom Malware + Evading Antivirus 00:27:00
Installing a Keylogger 00:03:00
Installing a Backdoor 00:07:00
Website & Web Application Hacking Overview 00:06:00
Web Application Scanning 00:08:00
Directory Buster Hacking Tool 00:03:00
Nikto Web App Hacking Tool 00:03:00
SQLmap and SQL Ninja Overview 00:01:00
How To Execute Brute Force Attacks 00:13:00
Using Command Injection 00:03:00
Malicious File Upload 00:10:00
Local & Remote File Inclusion 00:10:00
SQL Injection Overview 00:19:00
Using Cross Site Request Forgery 00:11:00
Cross Site Scripting Overview 00:12:00
Mobile Phone Hacking Section Overview 00:11:00
Mobile Attack Vectors 00:02:00
Mobile Hacking Using URLs 00:02:00
Jail Breaking and Rooting Considerations 00:01:00
Privacy Issues (Geo Location) 00:01:00
Mobile Phone Data Security 00:02:00
Getting Your Name Out There Section Overview 00:02:00
Building A Brand 00:09:00
Personal Branding 00:13:00
Setup Your Website and Blog 00:11:00
Writing a Book 00:10:00
Starting a Podcast 00:08:00
Networking Overview 00:06:00
Making Money Section Overview 00:02:00
Bug Bounty Programs 00:04:00
How To Start Freelancing 00:11:00
How To Start Client Consulting 00:09:00
Potential Salary & Cybersecurity Roadmap 00:10:00
Books Recommendations 00:03:00
Places to Practice Hacking for Free 00:03:00
Resources – Learn Ethical Hacking From A-Z: Beginner To Expert 00:00:00
Assignment -Learn Ethical Hacking From A-Z: Beginner To Expert 00:00:00

Ethical Hacking Course Overview

Learn Ethical Hacking From A–Z: Beginner to Expert is a practical Ethical Hacking Course that provides a clear learning path from complete beginner to confident cybersecurity practitioner. As cyber threats continue to evolve, organisations need skilled professionals who can identify security weaknesses before malicious hackers exploit them.

This self-paced online ethical hacking course begins with cybersecurity principles, networking fundamentals and the legal responsibilities of ethical hackers, including authorised testing under the UK Computer Misuse Act 1990. You will learn how to build a secure virtual lab, work with Kali Linux, write basic scripts and use recognised security tools such as Nmap.

The training also introduces online privacy, wireless network security, reconnaissance, vulnerability assessment, controlled exploitation and post-exploitation concepts. You will explore common web application vulnerabilities, including SQL injection and cross-site scripting (XSS), alongside mobile security risks and defensive measures.

By completing this Ethical Hacking Course for beginners, you will understand how security vulnerabilities arise, how authorised penetration testing is conducted and how organisations protect their systems. You will also explore career opportunities in penetration testing, bug bounty programmes, vulnerability management and cybersecurity.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this Ethical Hacking Course, you will be able to:

  • Explain ethical hacking principles, hacker classifications and current cybersecurity career opportunities.
  • Understand the difference between ethical hacking, penetration testing and malicious hacking.
  • Build a secure practice lab using virtual machines, Kali Linux and essential Linux tools.
  • Apply networking knowledge and write basic scripts using Python, Bash and PowerShell.
  • Use privacy tools and responsible research methods while conducting authorised security testing.
  • Assess wireless networks for common security weaknesses in a controlled environment.
  • Perform passive and active reconnaissance using tools such as Nmap.
  • Identify common network, web application and mobile security vulnerabilities.
  • Understand controlled exploitation and post-exploitation procedures.
  • Apply defensive measures to reduce cybersecurity risks.
  • Prepare for freelance projects, bug bounty programmes and entry-level cybersecurity roles.

What You’ll Gain

  • Understand Ethical Hacking Fundamentals: Learn about white-hat, grey-hat and black-hat hackers, essential security terminology, and the difference between ethical hacking and penetration testing.

  • Master Networking Fundamentals: Understand how data travels through networks and explore IP addresses, ports, protocols, subnets and network services.

  • Set Up a Secure Hacking Lab: Learn how to install and configure virtual machines and Kali Linux for safe, controlled cybersecurity practice.

  • Use Linux, Python, Bash and PowerShell: Work with directories, files, terminal commands and introductory scripts to automate common security tasks.

  • Protect Your Privacy Online: Explore Tor, virtual private networks (VPNs), MAC address controls and other privacy methods used during responsible security research.

  • Test and Secure Wi-Fi Networks: Study WEP, WPA and WPA2 security standards and learn how authorised testing can identify weaknesses in wireless networks.

  • Conduct Reconnaissance: Use passive and active information-gathering techniques, Nmap, search operators and open-source intelligence methods.

  • Understand Controlled Exploitation: Learn how cybersecurity professionals assess known vulnerabilities, weak passwords and insecure configurations within a safe lab.

  • Explore Post-Exploitation Concepts: Understand privilege escalation, file transfers, persistence, activity monitoring and evidence collection.

  • Test Websites and Web Applications: Recognise common web vulnerabilities, including SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), insecure authentication and risks from the OWASP Top 10.

  • Understand Mobile Security: Explore mobile security threats, application permissions, privacy risks and practical device-protection measures.

  • Build a Cybersecurity Career: Explore personal branding, freelancing, responsible bug bounty programmes and entry-level cybersecurity career pathways.

Will I receive a certificate of completion?

Upon successful completion, you will qualify for the UK and internationally-recognised certification and you can choose to make your achievement formal by obtaining your PDF Certificate at a cost of £9 and Hard Copy Certificate for £15.

Why study in Ethical Hacking course

Whether you’re an existing practitioner or aspiring professional, this course will enhance your expertise and boost your CV with key skills and an accredited qualification attesting to your knowledge.

The Learn Ethical Hacking From A-Z: Beginner To Expert is open to all, with no formal entry requirements. All you need is a passion for learning, a good understanding of the English language, numeracy and IT, and to be over the age of 16.

Career Path

  • Penetration Tester / Ethical Hacker: Conducts authorised simulated cyberattacks against systems, networks and applications to identify vulnerabilities. Average salary: £40,000–£80,000 per year.

  • Cybersecurity Analyst / Information Security Analyst: Monitors security threats, investigates incidents and supports defensive cybersecurity measures. Average salary: £35,000–£65,000 per year.

  • Security Consultant: Conducts security assessments and penetration tests and recommends improvements based on identified risks. Average salary: £45,000–£90,000 per year.

  • Cybersecurity Engineer / Security Engineer: Designs and strengthens security controls to protect systems against cyber threats. Average salary: £50,000–£90,000 per year.

  • Red Team Operator / Senior Penetration Tester: Conducts advanced simulated attacks to assess an organisation’s detection and incident-response capabilities. Average salary: £60,000–£100,000+ per year.

  • Vulnerability Analyst / Application Security Specialist: Identifies, evaluates and prioritises software and infrastructure vulnerabilities through scanning and ethical hacking techniques. Average salary: £40,000–£75,000 per year.

Salary ranges are approximate and may vary according to experience, qualifications, location, employer and technical specialisation.

Certification:​

Once you have successfully completed this course, you can order a certificate as proof of your achievement.

A PDF certificate is available for £5.99. You can also request a hardcopy certificate for £9.99.

Delivery of the hardcopy certificate is free within the United Kingdom. For international learners, an additional delivery charge will apply based on the destination country.

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