Intermediate practical penetration testing certification covering exploitation, Active Directory attacks, and web application testing in a fully hands-on exam environment.
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May 10, 2026
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eLearnSecurity acquired by INE — branding shift. Some practitioners feel old eLearnSecurity rigor was tighter; current INE-branded eCPPT broader but slightly more shallow per community reviews.
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For self-funders without OSCP budget, eCPPT delivers real practical pentest learning at fraction of cost. Less HR-recognized than OSCP/CPTS but growing. Doesn't expire.
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May 10, 2026
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INE subscription (~$39/month) covers the full prep path (PTP — Penetration Testing Professional). Self-paced. Often positioned as the "OSCP-lite" with AD/web depth.
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May 10, 2026
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INE/eLearnSecurity's mid-tier pentest cert. 7-day end-to-end exam (real lab + report). Strong technical respect in offensive security community, less universal HR recognition than OSCP.
Official INE prep course. Subscription unlocks all materials + lab + exam voucher.
Browser-based pentest labs — supplementary practice for eCPPT.
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Exam Duration
48h
Pass Score
70%
Remote Proctored
Test center only
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Study Time
~100 hours