Courses & registration
When does the next course start?
Every course page shows its next cohort. When dates are set, they are posted on the Announcements page, on Telegram and by email to subscribers. Register your interest on a course page and we will contact you directly.
Copy link to this answerWhich course should I start with?
Start with Cyber Security Essentials. It includes networking fundamentals, so you don't need a networking background. After it, choose the web track or the network track, depending on what you want to test. Not sure? Contact us and describe your background.
Copy link to this answerAre courses online or in person?
Each cohort sets its own format: online, in person in Egypt, or a mix of both. The course page shows the format as soon as the cohort is announced.
Copy link to this answerWhat language are the courses taught in?
Explanations are in Egyptian Arabic. Technical terms stay in English, the way you will meet them in tools, documentation and exams.
Copy link to this answerHow do I register?
Pick a course and fill in the registration form. It takes two minutes and needs no payment.
Copy link to this answerPayment
Do I pay when I register?
No. Registering reserves your interest. We contact you to confirm the date, your seat and the price, then you pay by InstaPay or bank transfer.
Copy link to this answerHow much does a course cost?
Each cohort has its own price. It is shown on the course page when the cohort is announced. Until then, contact us and we will tell you.
Copy link to this answerWhat is the refund policy?
Learning & labs
What laptop do I need?
A laptop that can run virtual machines: 8 GB of RAM at least (16 GB is better), about 60 GB of free disk space, and virtualization turned on in the BIOS. Any operating system works.
Copy link to this answerDo I have to set up the lab on my own?
No. Before the course you get a setup guide for your lab. If anything doesn't work, we fix it together in the first session.
Copy link to this answerWhat if I miss a session?
Sessions are recorded. Enrolled students can watch them on the student portal.
Copy link to this answerWhere do I find course materials after I enroll?
On the BlackEnum student portal: slides, lab guides and session recordings.
Copy link to this answerDo I get a certificate?
Yes. Every student who completes a course receives a BlackEnum Academy certificate.
Copy link to this answerLegal & ethics
Is learning hacking legal?
Learning is legal; using it without permission is not. Everything is practised in lab environments, every student accepts the authorized-use agreement, and every course makes clear what you may test and what you may not.
Copy link to this answerAre the OSCP and CPENT courses official?
No. They are independent preparation courses, not affiliated with or endorsed by OffSec or EC-Council. You book and take the exam directly with the certification body.
Copy link to this answerIs the BlackEnum certificate the same as OSCP or CPENT?
No. It shows you completed a BlackEnum Academy course. OSCP and CPENT are earned only by passing the official exams with OffSec or EC-Council.
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