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What is a Path?¶
Paths are a collection of modules that share a broader topic. Certain paths lead to an HTB Certification after completing their corresponding exam. A single module may show up in multiple paths if its topic matches the path's topic.
Types of Paths¶
There are two types of paths in HTB Academy: Skill Paths and Job-Role Paths. You can enrol in any path by clicking on the Enrol button, which will make it easier to track the progress in the path and see the upcoming modules in it through the Dashboard page.
Note: Enrolling in a path does not unlock all of the modules within it. Hence enrolling in a path does not cost any cubes.
A Skill Path groups modules within a specific popular skill that students may want to learn. For example, students who are looking to learn the basics of different operating systems can enrol in the Operating System Fundamentals path.
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Job-Role Paths on the other hand are curated to prepare students for a specific job role in the cyber security market. Each Job-Role Path is linked to an HTB Certification, which requires passing a multi-day practical exam to obtain.
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Note: Estimate how long a path will take to complete by checking the direction mentioned underneath the path's title. This represents the sum of the estimated time for completion of each module in the path in 8-hour work days.
Obtaining a Certification¶
An HTB Certification is the key achievement students should target within HTB Academy. As earlier mentioned, each certification is linked to a Job-Role path, which is specifically designed to prepare the student for the certification exam.
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Any student of HTB Academy, regardless of their level, can progress through the academy and follow a path to advance their skills until they obtain a certification.
By the time a certification is obtained, hundreds of sections and exercises, tens of modules and skills assessments and have passed a real-world multi-day practical exam. So the user will be market-ready allegedly to HTB for the specific job role.
Note: Completing a path unlocks a new badge.