What is the Practical Web Pentest Associate (PWPA) Certification?
The Practical Web Pentest Associate (PWPA) certification is an associate-level web application penetration testing exam experience. The exam will assess a student’s ability to perform a web application penetration test at an associate level. Students will have two (2) full days to complete the assessment and an additional two (2) days to write a professional report.
The Practical Web Pentest Associate certification was formerly known as the Practical Junior Web Tester. As of November 2024, we have updated the names of our certifications to better align with job postings and hiring manager preferences. The exam itself has not changed, only the name! Read more on our blog.
How to Pass the PWPA Exam
In order to receive the certification, a student must:
Exploit a web application using any preferred tools or techniques.
Provide a detailed, professionally written report.
TCM Security exam vouchers never expire and come with come with 12 months of access to the training materials the exam is based on. Access begins on the day the voucher is purchased. We highly recommend preparing before attempting the exam. If you don’t initially succeed, don’t worry! We never want to profit on failure and include one free retake with every exam voucher.
Practical Web Pentest Associate Exam Format
Like all TCM Security certifications, the PWPA exam was designed to teach students how to apply their skills in a real-world situation. This is not a CTF. Our exams provide an experience that is similar to what you will be asked to do in a professional environment.
Absolutely ZERO flags to capture.
NO multiple choice questions.
WHAT IS INCLUDED
9+ Hours of On-Demand Training (12 Months Access)
Hands-On Local Labs
1 Exam Attempt + 1 Free Retake (Lifetime)
2 Days to Complete
2 Days to Write Report
24/7/365 Course Support (Lifetime)
Prerequisites
Beginner IT Knowledge
Device Capable of Running Virtual Machines
$249
Veterans, Active Military, First Responders, Students, and Educators can save 20% on all certifications! Email support@tcm-sec.com with proof to get a custom discount code.
Who Should Take the Practical Web Pentest Associate Exam?
The PWPA is an associate-level introduction to the world of web application penetration testing. Though students should have some experience with networking and computer systems, previous hacking experience is not required to take the exam. The PWPA is appropriate for:
- Anyone with some experience in web application development looking to gain some experience with security.
- Beginner web application penetration testers or application security engineers looking to validate their skills.
- Aspiring bug bounty hunters who have completed the Practical Bug Bounty course.
- People who have a keen interest in web applications and how they can be exploited.
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How to Prepare for the PWPA
In addition to the lifetime voucher and exam attempt, students who enroll in the PWPA certification will receive the following:
12 months of access to over 9 hours of training materials from the Practical Bug Bounty course on TCM Academy. The PWPA exam was built from the information and resources that you will find delivered in this course material, including:
- Web application security
- Web application technologies
- Reconnaissance and information gathering
- Authentication and authorization attacks
- Injection attacks
- Automated tools
- Common vulnerabilities
- Writing a report
To view the full course curriculum, please visit our Academy.
How to Prepare for the PWPA
In addition to the lifetime voucher and exam attempt, students who enroll in the PWPA certification will receive the following:
Lifetime access to over 9 hours of training materials from the Practical Bug Bounty course on TCM Academy. The PWPA exam was built from the information and resources that you will find delivered in this course material, including:
- Web application security
- Web application technologies
- Reconnaissance and information gathering
- Authentication and authorization attacks
- Injection attacks
- Automated tools
- Common vulnerabilities
- Writing a report
To view the full course curriculum, please visit our Academy.
All TCM Security Certifications Include:
Lifetime Training
Receive 12 months of access to video-led training that was developed to provide a hands-on learning experience.
Realistic Exams
Free Retake
Industry Recognized
We are pleased to provide the most realistic and cost-effective cybersecurity certifications recognized by industry professionals and organizations.
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Stable Environments
Get unlimited access to our stable student exam environments. Hosted safely for you in the cloud.
Unbeatable Support
We proudly offer 24/7/365 customer support with the additional benefit of access to our community Discord with over 60,000+ students.
Discounts
We happily provide military, veterans, students, teachers, and first responders with a 20% off coupon, valid on certification vouchers, with or without training.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are some job roles that this exam prepares students for?
The Practical Web Pentest Associate (PWPA) certification equips individuals for roles such as Web Application Penetration Testers, Application Security Engineers and Bug Bounty Hunters. This training ensures candidates are primed to contribute effectively in the realm of web application security within various cybersecurity-focused positions.
What happened to the PJWT?
The Practical Web Pentest Associate certification was formerly known as the Practical Junior Web Tester. As of November 2024, we have updated the names of our certifications to better align with job postings and hiring manager preferences. The exam itself has not changed, only the name! Read more on our blog.
Does my training expire?
All certifications come with 12 months of training access starting from the purchase date.
Does my exam voucher expire?
No, exam vouchers do not expire.
Does the certification expire?
No, the Practical Web Pentest Associate certification does not expire at this time.
Will I receive a digital certification?
Yes! You can view an example of those here.
How long is the exam?
How difficult is the exam?
- Anyone with some experience in web application development looking to gain some experience with security
- Experienced or beginner penetration testers looking to validate their skills in web application penetration testing
Do you offer any discounts?
We offer a 20% discount to current and former military as well as first responders (Police, EMTs, Firefighters, Nurses, Doctors, etc.), regardless of country. We also extend this discount to students.
Please email support@tcm-sec.com with proof of first responder status, such as a discharge form, ID, etc. and we will issue you a coupon code to use on purchase. If you are a student, please email us from a valid educational address or provide proof of current enrollment.
Do you offer printed certifications?
In efforts to stay green, we do not offer printed certifications. However, our certifications come in a high quality printable format and you’re welcome to have them printed on your own accord.
Is the exam proctored?
No. We do monitor network traffic in the exam environment and have detection mechanisms in place for cheating in the environment and the exam, but there will be no proctor or intrusive software to install on your machine.
