Welcome to the OffSec courses. This article contains information on software setup, training resources, exam resources, support options and tips on how to start your journey, that we hope you will find useful.
Training materials access
Once your course has started, you can access the online training materials and labs via your Learning Library control panel. To learn how to download your course materials please visit the How to Download Course Materials from the Learning Library guide.
Below you can find a quick walkthrough for the main functionalities of your control panel:
This video was current as of June 2022. As we continue to improve the Learning Library, slight modifications in the interface or functionality may appear.
For more tips and tricks on your control panel, please visit:
VMware Virtual Machine
We strongly recommend that all learners use a Kali VMware image for the most streamlined experience. For information on how to download, install and use the Kali VMware image, please view Kali Linux VM article.
Lab information
In order to study in the OffSec labs, you will need to be connected to our VPN. To download your VPN connectivity package click on the VPN button located at the top of your OffSec Learning Platform (OLP) dashboard. If given the option, select the Universal VPN.
If you need any help installing the VPN, check the lab connectivity guides below for additional tips. Once successfully installed you will be able to use the same VPN connection to access any of your purchased labs.
We have created a lab connectivity guide for each of our courses. In this guides, you will be able to find detailed connectivity information, general labs usage and rules of behavior, hazards, troubleshooting steps you should make before contacting support.
- PEN-200 Learning Library Lab Connectivity Guide
- WEB-200 Learning Library Lab Connectivity Guide
- SOC-200 Learning Library Lab Connectivity Guide
- WEB-300 Learning Library Lab Connectivity Guide
- PEN-300 Learning Library Lab Connectivity Guide
- EXP-301 Learning Library Lab Connectivity Guide
- EXP-312 Learning Library Lab Connectivity Guide
Exam information
This video was current as of October 2022. As we continue to improve the Learning Library, slight modifications in the interface or functionality may appear.
We recommend scheduling your exam as soon as possible, especially if you wish to take your exam on a weekend. You may only schedule/reschedule your exam up to three times before being locked into a date and time.
You can read more information on how to schedule an exam, how to view your exam expiry date or reschedule options in the Important information about exam scheduling in the Learning Library article.
For instructions on exam connectivity, tool restrictions and exam documentation we recommend reading we've put together a series of exam guide. Please choose the guide specific to the exam you will be attempting:
- OSCP Exam Guide
- OSWP Exam Guide
- OSWA Exam Guide
- OSDA Exam Guide
- OSWE Exam Guide
- OSEP Exam Guide
- OSED Exam Guide
- OSMR Exam Guide
You will be responsible for ensuring you understand and meet the technical requirements for a proctored exam and ensuring you understand the requirements. To do so, we recommend you start by familiarizing yourself with the Proctoring Tool Learner Manual and the Exam Proctoring FAQs.
Support
While the OffSec courses are self-paced, self-directed and do not have any official support, we do invite you to join our Offsec Community Chat Platform where you can connect, collaborate, and chat with your fellow learners, the Offsec staff, and infosec professionals as you go through the course. For more information, please visit: OffSec Community Chat User Guide.
For information on how to manage your course or purchase additional products we invite you read our General FAQs. Should you have additional questions, please submit a request.
If you experience any technical problems connecting to, or working with the labs, please contact our Administrators via Live Support or email our Help Department at: help@offensive-security.com (Note: This email is for technical support and not for assistance with course exercises.)
We also recommend viewing Important Pages and Articles for more detailed information.
Please use your OSID number when reaching out to our support staff, so that we can better assist you.