PT1 — TryHackMe Penetration Tester Level 1
TryHackMe's practical pentesting certification, launched mid-2025. The PT1 is a 48-hour hands-on exam covering web application testing, network pentesting, and Active Directory attacks, with AI-graded report submission. Lifetime validity, Credly-verified, $297 price point — significantly cheaper than PNPT ($499) or OSCP ($1,699). The AI-graded reporting and unproctored format are honest limitations versus OSCP or PNPT, but the practical coverage and accessibility make it a reasonable stepping stone for entry-level practitioners before pursuing more rigorous credentials. Positioned between TCM Security PJPT and PNPT in the practical pentest cert ladder.
| Issuer | TryHackMe |
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| Level | beginner |
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| Domains | Offensive Security |
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| Practical weight | 70% |
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| Cost (USD) | 297 |
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| Renewal | lifetime |
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| Skills | penetration_testing, web_application_testing, network_penetration_testing, active_directory_attacks, report_writing, exploitation_techniques |
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