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Certified Bug Bounty Hunter

Learn to find real security bugs in websites, report them the way top platforms expect, and get rewarded for it. Start from zero and finish with your first live hunt.

12Modules
2Live hunting sessions
3 weeksDuration
100+Students trained
What is this course

Get paid for finding security bugs

Companies like Google, Microsoft and thousands of startups run bug bounty programs. They invite ethical hackers to find weaknesses in their websites and apps, and reward them for every valid bug reported. This course teaches you exactly how to do that, step by step.

  • Master real-world bug bounty hunting techniques
  • Find high-impact vulnerabilities ethically
  • Learn proven recon and exploitation methods
  • Write professional reports that get accepted
  • Prepare for careers in bug bounty and pentesting
01Pick a programChoose a target and read its scope and rules
02Recon the targetMap subdomains, endpoints and hidden content
03Find the bugTest auth, access control, injection and more
04Report itWrite a clear report with impact and proof
05Get rewardedEarn a bounty, points and hall-of-fame credit
Why this course

What you gain from this course

Built for beginners who want practical skills, not just theory.

2 live hunting sessions

Hunt on real bug bounty programs together with your mentor, not just on practice labs.

Hands-on labs

Practise every module on lab targets before you hunt on real programs.

Reports that get accepted

Write reports with clear steps, impact and proof, so triagers accept them faster.

Severity that pays

Understand the Bugcrowd taxonomy (P1 to P5), so you focus on bugs that matter most.

Learn from a researcher

Taught by Manish Gupta, a senior security researcher who hunts and teaches.

Certificate and certification

Get a course completion certificate, then pass the 3-hour practical exam to become a Certified Bug Bounty Hunter.

Career goals

Where this course can take you

Bug bounty skills are the same skills companies hire for. Here is a typical path.

Start

Bug Bounty Hunter

Hunt on public programs part-time or full-time and build your reputation.

Next

VAPT Analyst

Test company websites and apps as part of a security team or agency.

Grow

Penetration Tester

Lead full assessments across web, API, mobile and networks.

Lead

AppSec Engineer

Help product teams build secure software from the start.

Your learning path: Certified Bug Bounty Hunter → Certified Bug Bounty Expert → VAPT Course with Internship
How you earn

Ways to earn with these skills

Bug bounty pays per valid bug, so your income grows with your skill and consistency.

Bug bounty rewards

Get paid by companies for each valid vulnerability you report on bug bounty platforms.

Hall of fame and private invites

Good reports earn reputation, which unlocks private programs with less competition and better rewards.

Freelance and jobs

Your accepted reports work as a portfolio for freelance security testing and VAPT jobs.

Higher severity, higher reward

Programs pay based on how serious the bug is (Bugcrowd taxonomy).

P1Critical
P2High
P3Medium
P4Low
P5Informational
HackerOneBugcrowdIntigritiYesWeHack

Rewards are set by each program and vary by company and severity. Earnings depend on your effort and are not guaranteed.

Syllabus

Get the full syllabus as a PDF

All modules, labs and tools in one file. Download it, go through it at your pace, or share it with your parents or manager.

12 modules2 live hunting sessionsHands-on labsReport writing
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Certificate and certification

Finish the course. Pass the exam.

Every student gets a course completion certificate. Want to prove your skills further? Take the practical exam and become a Certified Bug Bounty Hunter.

Included for everyone

Course completion certificate

Complete the course and receive a GlobalHackers certificate of completion, which you can add to your resume and LinkedIn profile.

Certification exam

Certified Bug Bounty Hunter certification

A hands-on exam on a live lab. Find the vulnerabilities and capture all 4 flags within 3 hours to earn the certification.

3 hours4 flagsPractical, hands-onCapture all 4 to pass
Who is it for

Made for beginners

No hacking experience needed. If you are curious and ready to practise, you can do this.

StudentsCollege students starting a security career
DevelopersWho want to think like attackers
IT professionalsMoving into cybersecurity
Career switchersAnyone passionate about ethical hacking

What you need

  • A laptop and a stable internet connection
  • Basic computer and internet knowledge
  • Curiosity and time to practise between classes

What you will be able to do

  • Understand web application security from the ground up
  • Find and report common vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10)
  • Use industry-standard testing tools with confidence
  • Take part in live bug bounty programs on your own
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Your mentor

Manish Gupta

Senior Security Researcher. Leads the course and the live hunting sessions.

The practical labs were a game changer. I found my first valid P1 bug within 2 weeks of finishing the course!Arihant Mishra · Certified Bug Bounty Hunter student
How to enroll

Join the next batch in 4 simple steps

We help you at every step, from choosing the course to your first class.

Book a free callTell us your background and goals. We check if this course is right for you.
Choose your batchPick a batch and timing that fits your college or work schedule.
Confirm your seatComplete registration with our team to lock your seat.
Start huntingGet your onboarding details and join your first live class.
FAQ

Questions about this course

Do I need coding or hacking experience?

No. The course starts from the basics. Knowing how websites work helps, but we teach everything you need.

How long is the course?

The course runs for 3 weeks and includes 2 live bug hunting sessions with your mentor.

Will I get a certificate?

Yes. Every student who completes the course gets a course completion certificate. You can also take the certification exam to become a Certified Bug Bounty Hunter.

What is the certification exam like?

It is a 3-hour practical exam on a lab. You need to find the vulnerabilities and capture all 4 flags within the time to earn the certification.

Can I really earn from bug bounty after this course?

Yes, many students submit their first valid reports after the course. Rewards depend on the program, the bug's severity and your practice, so earnings are not guaranteed.

What should I learn after this course?

Move on to Certified Bug Bounty Expert for P1/P2 bugs, or the VAPT Course with Internship for a job-ready track.

Ready to find your first bug?

Book a free counselling call and get the next batch dates.