CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-003) Boot Camp CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-003) Certification Training Boot Camp

It is the most practical vendor-neutral option for someone who wants penetration testing on their record without committing to a longer, more expensive program. It is approved under DoDM 8140.03, which is often the deciding factor for government and contractor roles. If you already do offensive work full time, a hands-on practical certification may prove more.

Both cover offensive security and both are recognized in government hiring. PT0-003 leans harder on performance-based questions and on the engagement lifecycle, including scoping and reporting. CEH covers a broader tool set and carries stronger name recognition with non-technical hiring managers. We run both, so pick on which one the job posting names.

With this boot camp you prepare in 5 days of focused, instructor-led training rather than the months self-study usually takes. The accelerated format works because it follows the exam objectives in a structured sequence, includes hands-on labs, and bundles an exam voucher so you can test while the material is fresh.

CompTIA recommends three to four years in a penetration tester role, with Network+ and Security+ or equivalent knowledge. Neither certification is required to sit the exam. Command line comfort matters more than either, because the performance-based questions hand you a task rather than a list of answers.

Yes. CompTIA lists PenTest+ among its certifications approved under DoDM 8140.03 for cyber workforce roles. The qualification matrix is refreshed quarterly, so confirm the current work role mapping with your agency or contracting officer before you rely on it for a specific billet.

Our Exam Pass Guarantee covers your second attempt at no charge, and you can re-sit the boot camp free for up to one year from your enrollment date. The guarantee exists so a single unsuccessful attempt never becomes a financial barrier to getting certified.

Yes. Every enrollment includes a voucher covering the full cost of the PT0-003 exam, along with official courseware, practice materials, and hands-on labs.

ExamNav’s PenTest+ boot camp is $2,895 for five days of live, instructor-led training. That price includes official courseware, the exam voucher, hands-on labs, unlimited practice exams, a pre-study learning path, and instructor support after class. It also carries our Exam Pass Guarantee: if you don’t pass on the first attempt, your second exam is on us.

Typical students are Penetration Testers, Red Team Operators, Vulnerability Analysts, and Security Consultants, along with people moving into those roles. If you need PenTest+ to qualify for a job, meet a contract or compliance requirement, or step up to a more senior role, this course is built for you.

Yes. Every PenTest+ class on our schedule is taught live online by an instructor, starting at 9:00am Eastern each day for five days. You attend in real time, ask questions, and work through the labs as you go. It is not a recorded course.

The PenTest+ (PT0-003) exam has a maximum of 90 questions over 165 minutes. You need 750 on a scale of 100 to 900 to pass, and the certification is valid for three years.

CompTIA’s current exam outline for PenTest+ has five domains: Engagement Management (13%), Reconnaissance and Enumeration (21%), Vulnerability Discovery and Analysis (17%), Attacks and Exploits (35%), and Post-exploitation and Lateral Movement (14%). Our course outline follows the same domains, so your study time goes where the exam puts its weight.

Pick a date in the schedule on this page and select Reserve a Seat. We confirm your seat by email, usually within one business day, and send the invoice separately. Nothing is charged when you register.

Yes. For five or more people, request a group quote through our Enterprise Training page; agencies and contractors can use our Government Training page. We reply with pricing and dates for your group.