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CPENT-Crash-Course

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A community-driven, structured roadmap with curated resources and a 30-day study plan to prepare for the C|PENT AI certification.

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Why it is worth attention

It consolidates a complete, free study path from zero to exam readiness, covering 20+ security domains and linking to hands-on labs, videos, and documentation.

Who it is for

  • Penetration testing certification candidates
  • Aspiring offensive security professionals
  • Self-taught cybersecurity students
  • Educators seeking a structured syllabus

Use cases

  • Following the 30-day study plan for exam preparation
  • Practicing with free labs from TryHackMe, Hack The Box, etc.
  • Learning specific topics like web security or Active Directory attacks
  • Building a practical skill set for penetration testing interviews

Strengths

  • Provides a single, well-organized roadmap covering all major exam topics
  • Curates free, high-quality resources including videos, articles, and labs
  • Open to community contributions, allowing continuous improvement
  • Includes a clear revision and mock exam phase

Considerations

  • Relies on external resources that may go offline or become outdated
  • No original learning content; acts as a guide rather than a course
  • Assumes basic familiarity with security concepts before starting

README quick start

🚀 C|PENT AI Study Guide

A Complete Community-Driven Roadmap to Prepare for the C|PENT AI Certification

From Zero to Exam Ready — Everything You Need in One Repository


📖 About This Repository

Preparing for the C|PENT AI (Certified Penetration Testing Professional) certification can be overwhelming due to the vast amount of topics, labs, documentation, and learning resources.

This repository brings everything together into a single structured roadmap, helping you prepare through:

  • 📅 A complete 30-day study plan
  • 🎥 Curated YouTube learning resources
  • 📚 Official documentation and articles
  • 🧪 Hands-on labs and vulnerable machines
  • 📝 Practical learning path aligned with the C|PENT AI syllabus

Whether you're preparing for the certification or simply improving your penetration testing skills, this repository provides a clear roadmap from beginner concepts to advanced offensive security.


📂 Repository Contents

FileDescription
📅 30-days-study-plan.mdComplete 30-day roadmap with daily learning objectives and revision schedule
🎥 video-resources.mdCurated YouTube channels, playlists, and learning resources for every module
📚 documentations-and-articles.mdOfficial documentation, blogs, references, and must-read resources
🧪 labs.mdFree labs, CTFs, TryHackMe rooms, Hack The Box, PortSwigger labs, vulnerable applications, and practice platforms

🎯 What You'll Learn

By following this roadmap, you'll gain practical experience in:

  • Penetration Testing Methodology
  • OSINT & Reconnaissance
  • Social Engineering
  • Web Application Security
  • API Security Testing
  • Windows Exploitation
  • Linux Exploitation
  • Active Directory Attacks
  • Privilege Escalation
  • Pivoting & Lateral Movement
  • Reverse Engineering
  • Binary Exploitation
  • IoT Security
  • Cloud Security
  • Mobile Security
  • Database Security
  • Wireless Security
  • Professional Report Writing
  • AI-Assisted Penetration Testing

🛠️ Recommended Study Flow

Follow the resources in this order:

30-Day Study Plan
        │
        ▼
Video Resources
        │
        ▼
Documentation & Articles
        │
        ▼
Hands-on Labs
        │
        ▼
Revision
        │
        ▼
Mock Pra

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