Credential type: certification examination · verified on the issuer's site September 19, 2026 issuer page
Exam Domains
1 Penetration Testing with Kali Linux : General Course Introduction
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2 Introduction to Cybersecurity
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3 Effective Learning Strategies
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4 Report Writing for Penetration Testers
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5 Information Gathering
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6 Vulnerability Scanning
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7 Introduction to Web Applications
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8 Common Web Application Attacks
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9 SQL Injection Attacks
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10 Client-Side Attacks
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11 Locating Public Exploits
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12 Fixing Exploits
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13 Antivirus Evasion
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14 Password Attacks
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15 Windows Privilege Escalation
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16 Linux Privilege Escalation
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17 Port Redirection and SSH Tunneling
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18 Advanced Tunneling
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19 The Metasploit Framework
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20 Active Directory Introduction and Enumeration
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21 Attacking Active Directory Authentication
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22 Lateral Movement in Active Directory
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23 Assembling the Pieces
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24 Trying Harder: The Labs
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25 The OSCP Exam Information
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Exam Details
Question TypesPractical/Hands-On (exploit vulnerable machines, submit proof.txt files)
FormatPractical / Penetration Test Lab
Online ProctoringAvailable
ID RequirementsValid government-issued photo ID shown to proctor via webcam at exam start.
RenewalNot required -- OffSec certifications do not expire.
PrerequisitesSolid understanding of TCP/IP networking, basic Linux/Windows command line, basic scripting (Bash, Python or Perl) (recommended)
Retake PolicyRetake attempts can be purchased separately. No mandatory waiting period. Retake pricing varies by course bundle.
LanguagesEnglish