Professional Certification in Penetration Testing (PCPT)

As cyber threats grow more sophisticated, organizations need professionals who can proactively identify and exploit vulnerabilities before attackers do. Penetration testing, or “ethical hacking,” is now a cornerstone of modern cyber security.

The Professional Certificate in Penetration Testing is a hands-on programme that builds job-ready skills in simulating cyberattacks and performing thorough security assessments. Learners gain expertise in reconnaissance, vulnerability scanning, exploitation, post-exploitation, and reporting, guided by frameworks such as OWASP, NIST, and PTES.

Through practical labs and attack simulations, participants develop proficiency in testing networks, applications, cloud, wireless, and IoT environments. Ideal for cyber security professionals, IT administrators, and aspiring ethical hackers, this certification opens a pathway to one of the most in-demand fields in cyber security.

Programme Structure

Module 1: Introduction to Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking

Module 2: Information Gathering and Reconnaissance

Module 3: Network Penetration Testing

Module 4: Web Application Penetration Testing

Module 5: System and Operating System Exploitation

Module 6: Wireless and IoT Penetration Testing

Module 7: Cloud Penetration Testing      

Module 8: Exploitation Frameworks and Tools

Module 9: Reporting and Communication

Module 10: Case Studies

Eligibility

Graduates in any discipline are eligible for our Post Graduate Diploma, Executive Diploma and Professional Certifications Programmes. 10+2 pass-outs are eligible for our Under Graduate Diploma and Diploma holders of two to three years course duration are also eligible for the PG Diploma.

Programme Duration

The minimum duration to complete the Professional Certification programme is 6 months and maximum is 12 months.

Programme Mode

Registration is currently open for Part-time (Online Live Classes) mode.

Programme Deliverables

A comprehensive study material for all the modules in hard copies ensuring the needs of the audience. The accompanying training material is appropriately aligned with the current Industry’s expectations.

• Interactive or online live sessions on all key areas of the programme giving all flexibility to the participants
• Online classes for all the modules will be conducted on the weekends. Moreover, a doubt clearing session will also be scheduled before the examination
• All the efforts are made by IGMPI faculty members to make the entire programme modules easily understandable
• Assessment and evaluation for all the programme modules in order to enhance the levels of competencies and skills of the participants leading towards the objective of application in the job
• At the end of each programme modules, the trainers shall obtain feedback from the participants using specially designed questionnaires
• All learning and training delivery initiatives shall be conducted in English

Examination and Certification

All the participants are obliged to timely submit completed assessment assignments (during the programme, usually after every module) and appear for an online proctored exam at the end of the programme. After successful completion, the participants will be awarded Professional Certification in Penetration Testing by Centre for Cyber Forensic and Cyber Security, IGMPI. For all the above-mentioned modules elaborate programme material, self-assessment assignments and project work details would be provided by the Institute from time to time. Details get updated on the webpage as well.

Discipline in Classes and Examination

Every student is required to observe a disciplined behaviour during her/his classes, assessments & examinations and to follow instructions from the Professors. Any act of indiscipline may result into discredit & it will be mentioned in her/his academic report.

Placement Assistance & Corporate Relations

For the Post Graduate Diploma and Undergraduate Diploma Programmes, we will provide placement assistance after the completion of the programme. The Institute has partnered with many organizations for providing placement assistance to its students. The robust placement cell comprises senior level Human Resources professionals and Talent Acquisition experts which maintains close links with business and industry. The efforts of our placement cell also include helping with professional resume writing, interview skills & conducting mock interviews etc.

In recent months the Institute has witnessed more and more participation from professionals working with global healthcare like , Jhpiego, SELCO Foundation, TATA Foundation, Samarthan NGO, PSI, UNICEF, WHO, HCL Foundation, IPE Global, Optum, PATH, AIIMS, Action against Hunger, Ekta Shakti Foundation, Seva Foundation, India HIV-AIDS Alliance, HLFPPT, Deepak Foundation, Novartis, LalPath Labs Ltd., Fortis Healthcare Ltd., HealthCare Global Enterprises Ltd., Indraprastha Medical Corporation Ltd., Narayana Hrudayalaya Ltd., Piramal Enterprises Ltd., Wockhardt Ltd., Cactus Communications, Public Health Foundations of India, Cytel, Religare Health Insurance Company Ltd., Deloitte, DuPont Sustainable Solutions, Bain & Company, Alvarez & Marsal, McKinsey & Company, etc. The IGMPI’s Corporate Resource Division actively recommends our students and training participants for various job requirements and specialized roles to Human Resource, Talent Acquisition as well as the heads of various departments in Pharmaceutical, Healthcare industries on regular basis.

Future career prospects

Penetration testing is one of the most in-demand cyber security specializations, with organizations worldwide actively hiring professionals who can proactively identify and fix vulnerabilities.

Graduates of this programme can pursue roles such as:

• Penetration Tester (Ethical Hacker)
• Vulnerability Assessment Specialist
• Red Team Security Analyst
• Application Security Engineer
• Cloud Security Penetration Tester

Global leaders such as IBM, Accenture, Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG, TCS, Wipro, Infosys, Capgemini, Cisco, Palo Alto Networks, and global tech giants like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft regularly hire penetration testing experts. Government agencies, defense organizations, and startups also seek ethical hackers to secure national and enterprise-level assets.

With the global ethical hacking market projected to grow rapidly, certified penetration testing professionals will play a pivotal role in strengthening cyber security postures, preventing breaches, and ensuring sustainable digital resilience.

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Last date for submitting completed Application Form: 20^th Aug 2026.

For further enquiries, call or write to us on:
18001031071 (Toll Free -9:00 am to 5:30 pm IST-except on Central Government holidays)/ info@igmpi.ac.in