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Skeler certifications are practical, on-site assessments for people who want to show how they think, test, investigate, and communicate under realistic conditions.

08 examinations / scenario-led / proctored

08Examinations
03Tracks
7h lab + 2h reportExam day
Exam model

Training optional. Judgement required.

SkelerSecurity certifications are performance-based assessments — like OffSec and EC-Council, the exam stands on its own. You can train with SkelerSecurity directly, prepare through an authorized partner institute, or attempt the assessment self-paced. No training is required to sit the exam.

Certified Ethical Hacker (Core) badgeSCEHOffensiveFoundation

Certified Ethical Hacker (Core)

Difficulty

A practical assessment of the ethical hacking workflow, from reconnaissance through exploitation and clear reporting.

  • Reconnaissance and enumeration
  • Web and network exploitation fundamentals
  • Evidence, scope discipline, and reporting
Assessment overview
Certified Penetration Tester badgeSCPTOffensiveProfessional

Certified Penetration Tester

Difficulty

Demonstrate the judgement and technical range required to conduct a professional penetration test from scope to executive readout.

  • Multi-stage testing and prioritisation
  • Chaining weaknesses into meaningful impact
  • Technical and executive communication
Assessment overview
Certified Junior Penetration Tester badgeSCJPTOffensiveAssociate

Certified Junior Penetration Tester

Difficulty

A supportive first proof point for practitioners learning to approach authorised testing with care, curiosity, and repeatable process.

  • Structured reconnaissance
  • Safe validation of common weaknesses
  • Clear notes and reproducible evidence
Assessment overview
Certified AD Pentesting Expert badgeSCAPEOffensiveExpert (Capstone)

Certified AD Pentesting Expert

Difficulty

A scenario-led examination of directory attack paths, privilege relationships, and the decisions that separate noise from real risk.

  • Trust and privilege path analysis
  • Escalation and lateral movement
  • Hardening recommendations grounded in evidence
Assessment overview
Certified Malware Analyst badgeSCMADefensiveProfessional

Certified Malware Analyst

Difficulty

Assess the ability to examine suspicious code and behaviour, build a defensible understanding, and communicate useful findings.

  • Static and behavioural analysis
  • Indicators and execution patterns
  • Analyst notes and reporting
Assessment overview
Certified Malware Analyst Prime badgeSCMAPDefensiveExpert

Certified Malware Analyst Prime

Difficulty

An advanced challenge for analysts who can connect code, behaviour, infrastructure, and defensive decisions under pressure.

  • Complex sample analysis
  • Evasion and behaviour interpretation
  • Detection and response recommendations
Assessment overview
Certified AI Red Teamer badgeSCAIRTCross-TrackProfessional (Specialist)

Certified AI Red Teamer

Difficulty

Test AI systems thoughtfully: understand their boundaries, probe misuse cases, and communicate risk without losing the product context.

  • Prompt and interaction abuse
  • Tool, data, and model trust boundaries
  • Risk translation for product teams
Assessment overview
Certified Defensive Security Analyst badgeSCDSADefensiveProfessional

Certified Defensive Security Analyst

Difficulty

Show that you can investigate signals, build a timeline, and make the next defensive decision with measured confidence.

  • Alert triage and investigation
  • Timeline and evidence building
  • Containment recommendations and communication
Assessment overview