£99 programme

Mai Studies Original · Cybersecurity & Ethical Hacking

Practical Penetration Testing for Web Applications

Practical Penetration Testing for Web Applications is an original Mai Studies programme in cybersecurity & ethical hacking. Over 6 weeks and roughly 30 guided hours you work through recorded classes, written notes, practical activities, knowledge checks and assessed tasks marked against a published rubric with an 80% pass mark. All material is written in-house. Mai Studies is independent: no official examination content, question bank, recording or branding from any certification body is reproduced, and completion leads to a Mai Studies completion certificate rather than a regulated or accredited qualification.

6 weeks 30 guided hours Intermediate
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This programme carries its own fee in addition to membership, and gives you twelve months to complete it. Your certificate is issued once the fee is paid.

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What you will achieve

  • Explain the core principles of practical penetration testing for web applications in plain language
  • Apply the methods safely and correctly to realistic scenarios
  • Produce a documented portfolio piece assessed against a published rubric
  • Plan your next steps in cyber security and ethical hacking

Entry guidance

  • Comfortable with beginner-level cyber security and ethical hacking
  • Willingness to complete weekly practical work

Original Mai Studies learning material. This is a professional completion programme, not a regulated qualification or university accreditation.

Programme syllabus

3 applied modules

01

Foundations of Practical Penetration Testing for Web Applications

Core concepts, vocabulary and working environment for practical penetration testing for web applications.

02

Applied practice in Practical Penetration Testing for Web Applications

Hands-on work that turns theory into a repeatable method for cyber security and ethical hacking.

03

Portfolio project, assessment and next steps

Produce assessed evidence of your capability and plan the study that follows this programme.