Certification sheet · № 003
Certified Ethical Hacker
About this cert
Ethical hacking certification covering reconnaissance, scanning, exploitation, and post-exploitation techniques from an attacker mindset.
- Prep time
- 2–4 months (~120h)
- Exam
- 4h
- Validity
- 3 yr
- Required training
- Yes
Your action plan
Prerequisites, preparation paths, readiness checks, and funding — tailored to your profile.
01·Certification sheet
Prerequisites
Education, prior credentials, and vendor requirements before you sit the exam.
Diploma / education
Required training
Knowledge & experience
- →Two years of security experience (claimed)
- →Official CEH training or eligibility waiver
- →EC-Council track — not the same as PECB CLEH (Certified Lead Ethical Hacker), a separate vendor certification
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How to prepare
Estimated prep: 2–4 months (~120h) · Lab: EC-Council iLabs
- Visit website
Offensive Security
Vendor - Visit website
SANS
Bootcamp - Visit website
Cybrary
Online
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Could you pass the CEH?
This self-assessment estimates whether you are realistically ready to pursue the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH v13) exam — not just administrative eligibility, but exam-level skills.
● CEH readiness quiz
Could you pass the CEH?
This self-assessment estimates whether you are realistically ready to pursue the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH v13) exam — not just administrative eligibility, but exam-level skills.
Answer scale
- Yes — Yes — I can explain it and/or I have hands-on experience.
- Somewhat — Somewhat — I know the basics and could look it up, but limited practice.
- No — No — I would not know where to start.
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Funding & support
Programs and pathways for candidates in United States. Always confirm eligibility before applying.
Employer support
Employer tuition reimbursement
Many employers reimburse certification costs when tied to your role. Ask HR about L&D budgets or professional development allowances.
Public employment services
Workforce Innovation grants (WIOA)
State workforce boards may fund approved training for eligible unemployed or career-switching candidates.
National incentives
Veterans GI Bill & SkillBridge
Veterans may use education benefits for approved cyber training and certification prep.
Student loans & financing
Income-share & bootcamp loans
Some bootcamps partner with lenders; compare total cost vs self-paced study.
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