Udemy
Web Application Hacking & Security for beginners
Web Application Hacking & Security for beginners is a beginner-level online course from Udemy in Penetration Testing. It is structured in 5 modules with 5 stated learning outcomes. It is free to enrol, and a certificate is available on completion. Learners rate it 4.3/5 from 379 ratings on Udemy, with 1.9K enrolled.
Part of our Penetration Testing courses collection, where we compare it against 2 other courses.
Course highlights
| Provider | Udemy |
| Level | Beginner |
| Mode | Self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Certificate | Yes — shareable certificate |
| Rating | 4.3★ (379 reviews) |
| Learners | 1.9K |
| Price | Free Free |
What you’ll learn
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What this course covers
5 modulesThe 5-part outline Udemy publishes for this course.
Module 1 · Introduction to Web Security and Penetration Testing
Module 2 · Building a Test Lab Environment
Module 3 · Web Application Vulnerabilities and Attacks
Module 4 · Kali Linux Tools for Web Application Security and Pen Testing
Module 5 · Web Application Development Security and Web Application Firewalls
What learners rate it
Rated 4.3/5 by 379 learners on Udemy (checked 26 Aug 2026).
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| Course | Provider | Rating | Price | Duration | Why pick this one |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Web Application Hacking & Security for beginners This |
Udemy
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4.3★ | Free | Free — certificate included | |
| Website Hacking / Penetration Testing |
Udemy
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4.5★ | Free | Free — and still gives a certificate | |
| Penetration Testing for the eJPT Certification |
Udemy
|
4.3★ | Free | Free — certificate included |
Common questions
Is Web Application Hacking & Security for beginners free?
Yes. Udemy lists it as free to enrol. A certificate is available on completion — providers often charge separately for the certificate even when the course itself is free, so check the fee on the provider page before you count on it.
Does Web Application Hacking & Security for beginners come with a certificate?
Yes — Udemy lists a certificate on completion. It is a course certificate, not a formal qualification or university credit.
Is Web Application Hacking & Security for beginners suitable for beginners?
Yes. Udemy lists it at Beginner level, so no prior experience in the subject is assumed.
What does Web Application Hacking & Security for beginners cover?
It is organised into 5 modules, starting with Introduction to Web Security and Penetration Testing and going on to Building a Test Lab Environment, Web Application Vulnerabilities and Attacks, Kali Linux Tools for Web Application Security and Pen Testing, Web Application Development Security and Web Application Firewalls. The full outline is on this page.