What is the Practical Career Ready Professional (PCRP) Program?
If you’re looking to get more from your PNPT experience, get ready for a real-world job application and interview experience with our one-of-a-kind Practical Career-Ready Professional ™ (PCRP) Training and Certification.
Above and beyond the PNPT certification, students will learn practical soft and communication skills that employers are looking for. Combined with personal branding and stand-out skills that will get you noticed by employers worldwide.
How to Complete the PCRP Program
Complete a One-on-One coaching call with your personally-assigned mentor
Complete 45+ Hours of Practical Network Penetration Tester Training
Pass the Practical Network Penetration Tester (PNPT) exam
Complete 6+ Hours of Practical Soft Skills Training
Submit a resume for review and approval
Submit a real job application to our company
Pass a Mock Interview with our technical staff
WHAT IS INCLUDED
50+ Hours of On-Demand Training (Lifetime)
Hands-On Local Labs
1 Exam Attempt + 1 Free Retake (Lifetime)
5 Days to Complete
2 Days to Write Report
Present Live Debrief
24/7/365 Course Support (Lifetime)
Prerequisites
Beginner IT Knowledge
Strong desire to learn
$1,099
Already Have a PNPT Voucher?
Who Should Enroll in the PCRP Program?
The PCRP program was designed to help students obtain the technical and interpersonal skills necessary to obtain a job as a penetration tester. This program is appropriate for:
- Students looking to obtain their first cybersecurity role
- People looking to make a career transition into the cybersecurity field
- People struggling to obtain interviews or job offers despite having relevant experience
Step-by-Step Guide to Success
Start Here
When you register for the PNPT + PCRP, you will receive an email to schedule your one-on-one coaching call to discuss your personal journey and gain access to the private PCRP cohort channel on Discord.
Study for Your PNPT
Complete the five PNPT courses(Practical Ethical Hacking, Windows Privilege Escalation, Linux Privilege Escalation, OSINT Fundamentals, & External Pentest Playbook) then schedule your PNPT exam.
Pass Your PNPT
Once you achieve your PNPT certification, all career-services students will receive a detailed QA of their PNPT report, providing critical feedback on the reporting process.
Soft Skills Training
After you achieve your PNPT you will then begin our one-of-a-kind Career services training, with over 6+ hours of training that covers topics such as communication, resume writing, job hunting, how to apply to jobs, networking, etc.
Resume Review
Next, you will apply the information you learned about resume writing to rewrite your resume and submit it to our team to review. We will provide feedback and recommendations for you to make final reviews and adjustments.
Job Application Simulation
After modifying your resume, you will visit our fictitious "Pasta Mentor" company to apply for an open job on their website. When you submit your resume on the "Pasta Mentor" website, you will be prompted to schedule your mock interview with our Career Services team.
Mock Interview
At this point, you will gather the information you've learned throughout your journey with us at TCM Security to prepare for your mock interview. During your interview, we will provide immediate feedback, followed by a more detailed interview rubric document from our team with additional feedback.
Practical Career-Ready Professional
Congratulations! Once you pass your mock interview, you will become a certified Practical Career-Ready Professional. From this point, our team will work with you to share your information with our employer network.
All Students Receive
Lifetime Training
Receive lifetime access to video-led training that was developed to help guide you through 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.
Non-Invasive Experience
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 50,000+ 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
How Can I Upgrade to the PCRP if I already have PNPT?
We will distribute coupons for students who have already purchased their PNPT voucher or PNPT voucher with training.
You must email us at support@tcm-sec.com to receive your coupon.
If you already have purchased the PNPT with Training Courses(PEH, WPE, LPE, OSINT, EPP) we will issue a coupon for $500 OFF the PCRP.
If you have only purchased the PNPT Standalone Voucher we will issue a coupon for $300 OFF the PCRP.
Can I Make Monthly Payments?
While TCM Security does not offer direct monthly payment options, one of our third-party processors PayPal does offer a “pay over time” option that you may qualify for.
We do not have any control over who is approved or denied for the “pay over time” option provided through PayPal.
We are always looking to improve our process and hope to offer a variety of payment options in the future.
Who can take the PNPT?
Any individual from any country is eligible to sit for the PNPT exam. Individuals under the age of 18 years old must submit a Parental Consent Form prior to purchasing the exam voucher.
Does the certification expire?
As of 04/17/2023, The Practical Network Penetration Tester (PNPT) Certification does NOT expire.
Does my exam voucher expire?
No, exam vouchers do not expire.
Does my training expire?
No, you will have access to your training for life.
Will I receive a digital certification?
Yes! You can view an example of those here.
Can I use any tools I want on the exam?
Yes. The PNPT exam is a pentest and all tools are allowed. Including Linpeas.
How long is the exam?
The exam environment permits five full days to simulate a real pentest, though you can complete the engagement objectives ahead of time.
You will have an additional two days to write a professional report and submit it to our team.
How does the exam compare to other certifications?
How difficult is the exam?
If you are a beginner, the exam will be very difficult and we strongly recommend that you purchase the associated training.
If you are a junior penetration tester, the exam will be difficult and may require additional training.
If you are a mid to senior level pentester, the exam will be of moderate difficulty.
Is the provided training enough to pass the exam?
Yes. It was designed for students to pass the exam with the training. The training is designed for students from absolute beginner to moderate levels and will teach you the skills necessary to be successful as a penetration tester.
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.
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.
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.
