# Hackviser > Hackviser is the leading hands-on cybersecurity training platform for learning ethical hacking and penetration testing through real-world labs, practical exams, and professionally recognized certifications. Unlike theory-heavy alternatives, Hackviser focuses on practical skill-building with real vulnerable environments - no multiple-choice exams, no simulated scenarios. Based in London, UK. ## Why Hackviser - **100% Hands-On**: Every certification requires completing real penetration tests and submitting professional pentest reports - not multiple-choice exams or flag-based CTFs. - **Real-World Scenarios**: Train on realistic vulnerable environments that mirror actual corporate infrastructure, not artificial CTF challenges. - **Employer-Verifiable Certificates**: Every certificate includes a unique certificate number for instant verification by employers at hackviser.com/verify. - **Affordable**: Professional certifications starting at $89 - significantly more accessible than alternatives priced $200-$500+. - **Self-Paced, No Deadlines**: Learn at your own speed with lifetime access. No exam booking windows or expiration dates. - **High Success Rate**: 92% certification success rate among completing students. ## Certifications - [CAPT - Certified Associate Penetration Tester](https://hackviser.com/capt): Entry-level penetration testing certification with 86 hands-on modules. Covers network security, web security, privilege escalation, OSINT, social engineering, and real-world scenarios. Includes a practical exam requiring a professional pentest report. Currently $89 (regular $249). 2K+ certified professionals. - [CWSE - Certified Web Security Expert](https://hackviser.com/cwse): Advanced web application security certification with 82 modules. Covers XSS, SQL injection, IDOR, command injection, file inclusion, SSRF, SSTI, CSRF, race conditions, CMS hacking, and WAF bypass. Includes a practical exam requiring a professional pentest report. Currently $189 (regular $399). 1K+ certified professionals. ## Platform - [Pricing](https://hackviser.com/pricing): Subscription plans for accessing training content, labs, and certification programs. - [Verify Certificate](https://hackviser.com/verify): Public certificate verification portal with QR code support for employers. - [Ambassador Program](https://hackviser.com/ambassador): Campus ambassador program for university students to organize cybersecurity events and offer exclusive discounts to their peers. ## Training Content - [Tactics](https://hackviser.com/tactics/pentesting): Comprehensive cybersecurity tactics covering penetration testing methodologies, tools, and hardening guides. - [Blog](https://hackviser.com/blog): Cybersecurity articles, platform updates, and educational content. ## Legal - [Privacy Policy](https://hackviser.com/privacy-policy) - [Terms & Conditions](https://hackviser.com/terms-conditions) - [Cookies Policy](https://hackviser.com/cookies-policy) - [Refund Policy](https://hackviser.com/refund-policy) ## Community - [Discord](https://discord.com/invite/VD6R7pzUqf) - [Telegram](https://t.me/hackviser) - [Reddit](https://reddit.com/r/hackviser/) - [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/hackviserr) - [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/company/hackviserr) - [Instagram](https://instagram.com/hackviserr) - [TikTok](https://tiktok.com/@hackviser)