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Cyber Security

Learn offensive security the ethical way. You'll set up a safe lab, scan and enumerate targets, exploit deliberately-vulnerable machines, and write the kind of professional penetration-test report a company actually pays for. Every technique is taught for defense and authorized testing only — with the ethics and legality baked in from day one.

Duration8-Week Program
LevelBeginner-friendly
Projects6+ Live Labs
Key ToolsKali Linux · Nmap · Burp Suite
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The program

What you'll build

From setting up a safe lab to a professional pentest report — offensive security, taught ethically.

01

Recon & Scanning

Map a target's attack surface responsibly.

02

Exploitation

Turn a weakness into proof, in a safe lab.

03

Web App Security

The OWASP Top 10, hands-on.

04

Reporting

Write findings a company can act on.

05

Ethics & Law

Scope, consent and staying legal.

On the curriculum

The learning path

A structured route from the very fundamentals to a shipped capstone — built for beginners, paced for real progress.

01

Module 1: Foundations & Ethics

1 week6 lessons
  • The hacker mindset and the law
  • Building a safe, isolated lab (VMs)
  • Linux & networking essentials
  • Scope, consent and rules of engagement
02

Module 2: Recon & Scanning

1 week6 lessons
  • Passive & active reconnaissance
  • Port scanning with Nmap
  • Service enumeration
  • Vulnerability scanning basics
03

Module 3: Exploitation

2 weeks8 lessons
  • Common vulnerability classes
  • Using Metasploit safely
  • Password attacks & hashes
  • Privilege escalation on lab machines
04

Module 4: Web Application Security

2 weeks8 lessons
  • The OWASP Top 10 in practice
  • SQL injection & XSS in a safe lab
  • Broken auth & access control
  • Using Burp Suite
05

Module 5: Reporting & Capstone

2 weeks6 lessons
  • Documenting findings clearly
  • Risk ratings and remediation advice
  • A professional pentest report
  • Capstone: full assessment of a lab network
Hands-on

What you'll ship

Real, guided builds that become portfolio proof — every one starts beginner-friendly and steps up. Pick one to see what's inside.

Project 1 / 6

Vulnerable Lab Takedown

Break into a deliberately-weak practice machine, step by step, inside a safe lab. You'll scan it, find a way in, and reach admin — then explain exactly how. The project that makes 'how hackers think' finally click.

Tech Stack
Kali LinuxNmap
Tools
Metasploit
Skills
EnumerationExploitation
What's included

Domain features

Everything you need — structured learning, real projects, mentor support and a verifiable certificate.

Live + Recorded Sessions

Learn live, then rewatch any session whenever you need it.

  • Live, interactive sessions
  • Recorded for easy revision
  • Led by working professionals

Full LMS Access

Every video, file and quiz in one place, on your schedule.

  • Complete course materials
  • Self-paced revision
  • Downloadable resources

Hands-on Projects

Build real, industry-level work you can actually show.

  • Real-world scenarios
  • Mentor-guided builds
  • Step-by-step walkthroughs

Verifiable Certificate

Proof you can show — with a unique, checkable ID.

  • Publicly verifiable ID
  • Easy to share anywhere
  • Tied to your own project

Doubt Solving

Never stay stuck — get help over the LMS or chat.

  • Mentor-led doubt clearing
  • Quick response times
  • Clear, detailed answers

Career Support

Get yourself interview-ready with real, practical help.

  • Resume review
  • Mock interviews
  • Job-readiness plan
Certificates

Three certificates. All verifiable.

Finish and you don't just walk away with a plain PDF — you earn three certificates, each tied to the real work you did, and each with a unique ID a recruiter can actually check.

Course Completion

For finishing the program and shipping your build end to end.

Unique verifiable ID

Internship

For the applied, project-based sprint you complete along the way.

Unique verifiable ID

Outstanding Performance

Awarded to the standout builders at the top of the cohort.

Unique verifiable ID
Sample certificate from The Learning Stage
Sample — your copy carries your name & unique ID

Every certificate carries your name, your program and an ID that resolves to a public verify page — so anyone can confirm it's genuine without going through you. Share it straight to LinkedIn.

Check any certificate at thelearningstage.in/verify
Where it takes you

Who's hiring for this

Employers across the industry are actively recruiting people with these skills. These are examples of companies hiring in this field — a signal of demand, not a placement guarantee.

Pricing

One price. Everything included.

Pick a plan and get everything you need to go from zero to job-ready.

Core
6,000
one-time · per program

Everything you need to learn a skill end to end.

Enroll now →What's included
  • Live + Recorded Sessions
  • Full LMS Access
  • Hands-on Projects
  • Verifiable Certificate
  • Doubt Solving
  • Career Support
  • 1:1 mentor code reviews
  • Free offline workshop
  • Lifetime LMS access
From the audience

What students say afterwards

Real words from students who took this program and walked out with something to show.

★★★★★
Doing a real pentest in a safe lab and writing the report is what got me a security internship. The ethics focus is serious and I respect it.
AMArjun M.CSE, final year · Bengaluru
★★★★★
Burp Suite and the OWASP labs finally made web security click. I found a real bug in my own college project after this.
SKSana K.IT, 3rd year · Hyderabad
★★★★
Intense and hands-on. Wanted more on Active Directory, but the fundamentals were rock solid.
RVRohit V.CSE, PG · Pune
★★★★★
The hands-on, in-person format is unmatched. I built more in two days than in a whole semester of theory.
PKPraveen K.CSE, 3rd year · Vellore
★★★★★
Mentors who actually work in the field made all the difference — real answers, not textbook ones.
SMSruthi M.IT, final year · Chennai
★★★★★
Walking out with a project I could actually demo completely changed how my interviews went.
ARAhmed R.ECE, 2nd year · Hyderabad
★★★★★
The open-stage session gave me my first real experience presenting. Nerve-wracking, and so worth it.
LSLavanya S.B.Tech, final year · Coimbatore
★★★★
Small batch, lots of attention. Nobody got left behind, even the total beginners like me.
RDRohit D.Mechanical, 3rd year · Pune
★★★★★
Genuinely the most practical thing I've done in college. Worth every rupee.
KBKavya B.BBA, 1st year · Bengaluru
★★★★★
Doing a real pentest in a safe lab and writing the report is what got me a security internship. The ethics focus is serious and I respect it.
AMArjun M.CSE, final year · Bengaluru
★★★★★
Burp Suite and the OWASP labs finally made web security click. I found a real bug in my own college project after this.
SKSana K.IT, 3rd year · Hyderabad
★★★★
Intense and hands-on. Wanted more on Active Directory, but the fundamentals were rock solid.
RVRohit V.CSE, PG · Pune
★★★★★
The hands-on, in-person format is unmatched. I built more in two days than in a whole semester of theory.
PKPraveen K.CSE, 3rd year · Vellore
★★★★★
Mentors who actually work in the field made all the difference — real answers, not textbook ones.
SMSruthi M.IT, final year · Chennai
★★★★★
Walking out with a project I could actually demo completely changed how my interviews went.
ARAhmed R.ECE, 2nd year · Hyderabad
★★★★★
The open-stage session gave me my first real experience presenting. Nerve-wracking, and so worth it.
LSLavanya S.B.Tech, final year · Coimbatore
★★★★
Small batch, lots of attention. Nobody got left behind, even the total beginners like me.
RDRohit D.Mechanical, 3rd year · Pune
★★★★★
Genuinely the most practical thing I've done in college. Worth every rupee.
KBKavya B.BBA, 1st year · Bengaluru
FAQ

Questions, answered

Everything you need to know about the program. Can't find your answer? Reach out to our team.

Yes — everything is taught for authorized testing and defense only, in isolated lab environments, with the law and scope covered up front. We never target systems you don't own or have permission to test.

No. We start from Linux and networking basics and build up. Curiosity and care matter more than prior experience.

Yes — a verifiable certificate tied to your lab work and final report.

Security roles are among the fastest-growing in tech. The logos shown are examples of employers actively recruiting for these skills.

Yes — bring a laptop and charger. We provide the workspace, Wi-Fi, starter files and all the tools you'll use on the day.

You leave with real, demonstrable projects and a verifiable certificate that make you a stronger candidate. We don't promise a job — no honest program can — but everything is built to help you land one.

Perfect — every program starts from the fundamentals and is paced for beginners. Bring your curiosity and we'll handle the rest.

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