Jr Penetration Tester (PT1)

Issued by TryHackMe

The Jr Penetration Tester (PT1) certification is a hands-on, practical exam designed to validate the skills of aspiring and junior pentesters. Through realistic scenarios, it offers a true-to-life experience of working as an offensive security professional. The exam spans 48 hours and is divided into three sections, assessing the candidate’s ability to identify, exploit, and report vulnerabilities — simulating the flow of a real-world penetration test.

Type Certification
Level Foundational
Time Days
Cost Paid

Skills

Active Directory Exploitation
Cyber Security
Exploitation & Post-Exploitation
Network Penetration Testing
Reconnaissance & Enumeration
Red Team
Reporting & Time Management
Web Application Testing

Earning Criteria

Candidates who pass the PT1 exam complete a 48-hour, hands-on exam testing their ability to identify, exploit, and report vulnerabilities — simulating the flow of a real-world penetration test.