About a month ago, I completed all the modules in the HTB CPTS course. This course was time-consuming and it’s a prerequisite for anyone wishing to attempt the CPTS exam. Directly taking the exam without completing the course is not an option. I would highly recommend this course, even for those who may not be interested in taking the exam.
In the graphic below, you can see why this course takes a considerable amount of time to complete. It took me a year, primarily because I took the summer off. However, for someone with experience who is working full-time, I believe it could be completed within 4 to 6 months
After completing the course, I decided to practice for the test by tackling the Hack The Box Zephyr Pro lab. This lab simulates an intermediate Active Directory environment. I encountered some concepts not covered in the CPTS course, which required additional research. I also sought assistance through the HTB Discord channel twice when I faced challenges. It took me about two weeks to complete the lab, and I found it to be excellent practice for honing my AD attack methodology.
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