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Kali Linux Certified Professional (KLCP)

Standardize your team on Kali Linux Certified Professional (KLCP) with a structured OffSec training path — virtual labs, a blueprint-weighted practice exam, and team admin reporting included on every CBT Nuggets training subscription.

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2
Courses
$150
Exam cost
1
Practice exam
12
Core skills
IT operations team at help desk workstations with ticket queues and network diagrams
Difficulty
Difficulty: 3 of 5 (Moderate)
Moderate
Exam cost
$150
Courses on path
2
Official source
Vendor cert page
Exam code
  • PEN-103

Exam datasheet

Exam length
90 minutes
Questions
80
Passing score
80%
Format
Proctored, closed-book exam with 80 multiple-choice questions taken in a third-party browser-based platform
Prerequisites
No formal prerequisites
Recommended experience
Basic understanding of Linux and networking concepts
Recertification
Does not expire
Testing centerExam blueprint

Skills your team builds

Kali Linux operating systemBasic Linux usageDebian package managementAdvanced Kali configurationSecurityTool usageHands-on labsReal-world penetration testing scenariosSystem administrationNetwork securityPenetration testing preparationLinux command line

Multi-course path

Your team's 2-course training path

Kali Linux Certified Professional (KLCP) is a multi-exam certification. The complete path runs through 2 CBT Nuggets courses — assign them as one playlist and track team progress across all of them.

  1. Start here · primary course

    KLCP

    Master Kali Linux, earn your KLCP certification, and prepare for the the PEN-103 exam. This associate-level Kali Linux Certified Professional course dives deep into penetration testing, perfect for cybersecurity pros like pentesters and network security analysts. Learn how to leverage the Metasploit Framework, fine-tune system monitoring, and configure Kali at a professional level. Dive in and sharpen your advanced Linux skills to become a Kali Linux Certified Professional.

    Erik Choron
    60 videosPractice exam6h
    Open course

  2. PEN-100

    PEN-100: Network Penetration Testing Essentials is foundational OffSec training for aspiring ethical hackers. Learn Linux and Windows command line, network protocols, scripting with Bash and Python, and explore essential security tools like Nmap, Kali Linux, and Metasploit. Build a strong ethical hacking mindset with hands-on practice in reconnaissance, exploitation, and post-exploitation techniques. Perfect for beginners looking to start a cybersecurity career.

    Erik Choron
    157 videosPractice exam14h
    Open course

Every certification includes

Expert-led video training
Virtual labs
Certification practice exams
Per-team completion reporting

OffSec career ladder

Where Kali Linux Certified Professional (KLCP) sits in your team's OffSec progression

The cert your team is on now, plus the levels above and below. Use this to map an engineer's next-step credential or to plan headcount coverage across tiers.

  1. Professional level

    2 certs

    Kali Linux Certified Professional (KLCP)

    PEN-103

    You are here

    Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)

    PEN-200

    You are here
Customer outcome

Make KLCP a coverage number your auditor can quote

Kali Linux Certified Professional (KLCP) certified engineers are easy to count and easy to prove. CBT Nuggets bundles the prep into a single team playlist so leadership sees who's on the path, who finished, and who's exam-ready — without spreadsheets.

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1 path
from foundation to credential — assigned and tracked as one playlist

Coverage proof

Make KLCP a number on your team capability sheet, not a single engineer’s certificate.

Standardizing your team on KLCP gives leadership and auditors a coverage number they can quote — and gives OffSec incident response a baseline of capability you can predict instead of hoping for.

Credential: Kali Linux Certified Professional (KLCP)

Exam
  • PEN-103

Frequently asked questions about Kali Linux Certified Professional (KLCP) training

Common questions IT directors ask when evaluating Kali Linux Certified Professional (KLCP) training for their team.

How does Kali Linux Certified Professional (KLCP) fit into our internal compliance and governance program?

Team reporting in CBT Nuggets documents assigned training, completion, and certification coverage for internal governance or external audit conversations. Pair the Kali Linux Certified Professional (KLCP) path with your auditor's control crosswalk for the formal compliance mapping your specific framework requires.

What's the ROI of certifying our team on Kali Linux Certified Professional (KLCP)?

IT Directors typically frame Kali Linux Certified Professional (KLCP) ROI in operational terms — faster troubleshooting, defensible role coverage, predictable onboarding velocity, and audit-ready training documentation. The metrics that matter aren't seat-time or completion percentages; they're mean time to resolve, time-to-productivity for new OffSec hires, and certification coverage by role.

How does CBT Nuggets Kali Linux Certified Professional (KLCP) training compare to Pluralsight, LinkedIn Learning, or Udemy Business?

CBT Nuggets Kali Linux Certified Professional (KLCP) courses are built by named expert trainers (not crowd-sourced contributors), include hands-on virtual labs in many courses, and include certification practice exams mapped to the vendor's published exam objectives. Team admin reporting tracks assignment, completion, and exam-readiness per engineer — the surface managers actually use to manage team training programs. See /compare for the full feature comparison.

How do I assign and track Kali Linux Certified Professional (KLCP) training for my team?

From the admin console, managers create a training playlist (one or more courses on the Kali Linux Certified Professional (KLCP) path), assign it to specific engineers or role groups, and track completion + practice-exam scores per learner. Team-wide reporting rolls up to a single dashboard you can export for monthly leadership reviews or quarterly compliance reporting. No spreadsheet, no per-engineer license fiddling.

How long does it take to certify a team on Kali Linux Certified Professional (KLCP)?

Depends on the cert and the team's starting baseline. Entry-level OffSec certs typically run 4–6 weeks per engineer from a cold start; associate-level certs run 8–12 weeks; professional/expert tracks can run 3–6 months. Most teams budget the full quarter for any associate-level certification so engineers have time to actually apply the lab work before the exam.

What if OffSec updates the Kali Linux Certified Professional (KLCP) exam objectives?

CBT Nuggets updates OffSec course content as exam objectives refresh — typically within weeks of the vendor's release. When OffSec restructures or renames a track (a common pattern), the assigned training paths stay aligned with the same team training plan; managers don't have to rebuild the playlist from scratch. The training stays current without anyone losing their certification status mid-stream.

Ready to Kali Linux Certified Professional (KLCP)-certify your team?

Build Kali Linux Certified Professional (KLCP) capability across your team

See how CBT Nuggets helps IT Directors plan and track Kali Linux Certified Professional (KLCP) training across the team — labs, practice exams, and reporting included.

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