The PNPT is TCM Security Academy's flagship certification, built by working penetration testers around a realistic, job-focused exam. Candidates complete a five-day real-world network penetration test and submit a professional report.

The accompanying self-paced coursework covers practical ethical hacking, web application testing and Active Directory attacks. Affordable and community-respected, the PNPT is widely seen as a fairly priced alternative to costlier offensive-security certifications.