PenTest+ vs PNPT
| PenTest+ CompTIA | PNPT TCM Security | |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | Offensive · Intermediate | Offensive · Intermediate |
| Price | $425 Exam voucher only. | $499 Includes the required TCM Academy courses and two exam attempts. |
| Study hours | 80–150 h | 150–250 h |
| Real difficulty | ●●○○○ | ●●●○○ |
| Exam | Multiple choice Length: 2.8 h | Hands-on Length: 120 h |
| Validity | 3 years (continuing education) | Does not expire |
| Job ads in United States | – | – |
| Avg. salary | – | – |
| Index | – | – |
| Summary | Penetration testing in multiple-choice format with simulations. Good for HR filters and US public-sector requirements; the community values hands-on exams more. | A realistic 5-day pentest against Active Directory, with a report and an oral debrief. Highly regarded for its value for money. |
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