Target Group: Lifelong learners

Develop ethical hacking and penetration testing skills that build a foundation for success in the cybersecurity industry. In this course, learners develop ethical hacking and penetration testing skills that build a foundation for success in the cybersecurity industry. With the support of video and rich interactive media, participants learn, apply, and practice ethical hacking skills in meaningful ways through a series of realistic hands-on lab experiences. The course also includes many opportunities for learners to practice what they are learning as they are learning it. Learning by doing is the most powerful way to build new skills and knowledge. After completing this course, learners can enter cybersecurity careers, either on the offensive security side as ethical hackers or penetration testers, or on the defensive security side by understanding the mindset and tactics of threat actors while implementing security controls and monitoring, analyzing, and responding to current security threats. The course is designed to prepare learners with the Ethical Hacker skillset. Learners will become proficient in the art of scoping, executing, and reporting on vulnerability assessments, while recommending mitigation strategies. By using an engaging gamified narrative throughout the course, with real-world inspired hands-on practice labs, learners develop essential workforce readiness skills to lay a solid foundation in offensive security. The Ethical hacker course includes the following features: 34 labs support the independent acquisition of knowledge and ethical hacking skills. 86 practice activities provide opportunities for self-assessment and identification of learning deficits. 10 modules of content cover important topics that enable students to face ethical hacking challenges. Assessments include 10-chapter exams, a final exam, and a skills-based assessment. Multimedia learning tools, including videos, interactive practice activities and realistic lab experiences address a variety of learning styles and help stimulate learning and promote increased knowledge retention. Note that the course is continuously evolving. Its structure and content may change from what is presented here. Final tests In order to successfully complete the course, it is required to pass the Ethical Hacker Self-Paced Final Exam and complete the final exam on Metropolia’s Moodle. Ethical Hacker Self-Paced Final Exam There are 50 questions in total. You must achieve 70% to pass this exam. You have unlimited attempts to pass the exam. When you have achieved the required passing score on the test (70%), you can proceed to complete the Metropolia Final Test. Metropolia Final Test There are 50 questions in total, and the duration is 120 minutes. All questions are based on course materials. Minimum passing score for the test is 70% (700/1000). If not achieved, you need retake the test. The retake limit is three. This is a non-stop course and can be taken any time between January and July 2026.