Train to become KLCP certified
PEN-103: Kali Linux Revealed
Level
100181h of content
- Master the Kali Linux operating system by learning topics ranging from basic Linux usage and Debian package management to advanced Kali configuration, security, and usage within the enterprise
- Course included free with every OffSec account
- Earn OffSec's Kali Linux Certified Professional (KLCP) certification
Overview
PEN-103 is a free, beginner-level course that introduces learners to Kali Linux through hands-on labs and real-world scenarios, serving as a comprehensive study guide for the KLCP certification exam
The PEN-103 course provides a comprehensive introduction to the Kali Linux distribution, the industry-standard toolkit for penetration testing. Learners will gain hands-on experience in a lab environment, performing real-world penetration testing scenarios.
PEN-103 a beginner-level course that serves as a roadmap, technical reference, and study guide for the KLCP exam and is available for free for anyone who signs up to access our Learning Library. Learners completing the online training course and passing the accompanying exam earn the Kali Linux Certified Professional (KLCP) certification.
This certification validates an individual’s mastery of the Kali Linux operating system, including advanced configuration, security, and tool usage. KLCP holders demonstrate expertise that can be applied across various security roles, particularly those involving system administration, network security, and penetration testing preparation.
Becoming KLCP certified
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90-minute proctored
All exams are proctored by an OffSec employee in a private VPN
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Multiple choice
80 multiple choice questions in a closed-book exam
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ClassMarker
The exam is taken in a 3rd party browser-based platform
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Immediate results
Results are available within ClassMarker immediately after you answer the final question of your KLCP exam
KLCP certification
About the KLCP exam
The Kali Linux Certified Professional (KLCP) certification validates the mastery of Kali Linux operating system, including advanced configuration, security, and tool usage
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