PECB Certified Lead Ethical Hacker Course & Exam Australia
Master penetration testing and offensive security — reconnaissance, exploitation, privilege escalation, pivoting, and reporting with Kali Linux. Published Self-Study enrolment starts from $1,165 + GST and includes the official exam access stated on this page. Training is delivered online. Available formats and booking arrangements are listed on this course page.
Available Australia-wide, in New Zealand and across Asia Pacific — and, because self-study and eLearning are delivered online through the myPECB platform, from anywhere in the world. Academy training is online only. Where a course offers live online teaching, dates and booking arrangements are confirmed before booking. Base prices are published in AUD, and every course page supports available local currencies including NZD. An Australian billing address adds 10% GST; a non-Australian billing address has no Australian GST.
The PECB Certified Lead Ethical Hacker Self-Study course costs A$1,165 excluding GST (A$1,281.50 including 10% GST for an Australian billing address) through Aegentra Academy, an official PECB authorised training partner in Australia. That price includes the official PECB examination voucher, the full course materials, 12 months of myPECB access, and one free exam resit within 12 months. Typical total learning effort is Not currently published. A separate eLearning option is not currently published. For non-Australian billing addresses, Australian GST is not charged and any applicable local taxes are determined at checkout.
Academy training is online only. Check the available formats and booking arrangements on this page. Any published live online option is arranged by enquiry; Self-Study is available without waiting for a cohort.
Brochures describe the published course material and may retain an earlier examination or credential version. Check the current PECB examination record and confirm your assigned edition before enrolment.
This course publishes 12 months of material access. Course-material access, examination and retake deadlines, and any certificate-application deadline are separate. Confirm the material-access start date in your booking confirmation and check the deadlines recorded in myPECB before scheduling your examination. PECB’s partner-course policy sets a 12-month examination and included-retake cycle from purchase for Self-Study and eLearning, or from course completion for instructor-led training. A failed attempt does not restart that cycle. The first retake requires at least 15 days after the unsuccessful examination; booking rules and the recorded myPECB deadline also apply.
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Certified Lead Ethical Hacker course price and enrolment options
Australian totals above include 10% GST. For non-Australian billing addresses, Australian GST is not charged; any applicable local taxes are determined at checkout.
Live online class
Ask Aegentra Academy about the online formats currently available for this course and their booking arrangements. An enquiry does not confirm live-class availability.
What's included in the Certified Lead Ethical Hacker course fee
The official PECB course and exam package starts at A$1,165 + GST — with no separate exam fee after enrolment. Optional Aegentra Labs exam preparation is clearly priced separately.
Course materials
450+ pages of comprehensive training materials
Hands-on lab sessions and practical examples
12 months access via myPECB
Exam package
Official PECB CLEH exam voucher
6-hour practical exam + report (open book)
Two attempts (initial + one free resit within 12 months)
PECB credential pathway after an exam pass and approved PECB application
Practitioner extras
35 CPD credits on completion
PTES and OSSTMM-aligned methodology
Kali Linux hands-on practice
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Certified Lead Ethical Hacker exam format, duration and pass mark
The exam voucher is included in your enrolment, and so is one free resit if you don’t pass first time. Both the exam and the credential are issued directly by PECB.
Format
Open-book, hands-on practical + report writing
Duration
6 hours
Questions
Two parts — a practical exam (compromise at least two target machines through penetration testing) and a written findings report. Covers six competency domains: information gathering; threat modelling and vulnerability identification; exploitation techniques; privilege escalation; pivoting and file transfers; and reporting
Pass mark
Practical — compromise ≥2 targets and pass the report
Language
English (other PECB languages available on request)
Credential experience requirements
On passing you can apply for the PECB Certified Lead Ethical Hacker credential — requires two years of penetration-testing and cybersecurity experience, and signing both the PECB Code of Ethics and the CLEH Code of Conduct.
An exam pass is the first step. You must submit PECB's certification application and required declarations and references. PECB decides whether the requirements for the requested credential tier are met.
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Clear answers about price, tax, exams, and certification.
These answers use this course's current catalogue record and PECB's published exam, certification, and maintenance policies.
What is included in the Certified Lead Ethical Hacker course fee?
The published price is A$1,165 for Self-Study, before tax. It includes the official PECB course materials, the first exam attempt, one free retake, and the certification application fee. This course publishes 12 months of material access. Course-material access, examination and retake deadlines, and any certificate-application deadline are separate. Confirm the material-access start date in your booking confirmation and check the deadlines recorded in myPECB before scheduling your examination. PECB’s partner-course policy sets a 12-month examination and included-retake cycle from purchase for Self-Study and eLearning, or from course completion for instructor-led training. A failed attempt does not restart that cycle. The first retake requires at least 15 days after the unsuccessful examination; booking rules and the recorded myPECB deadline also apply. PECB’s partner-course policy also includes the first year of the Annual Maintenance Fee where maintenance applies; Foundation and Provisional credentials are maintenance-exempt. There is no separate first-exam or certification-application charge after enrolment.
What will PECB charge to maintain the Certified Lead Ethical Hacker credential?
PECB’s maintenance policy exempts Foundation, Provisional and Transition credentials. Other credentials have tier-specific CPD requirements and maintenance fees. Confirm the applicable amount and currency directly with PECB before renewal; its public fee table uses an unqualified dollar symbol, which must not be read as an Australian-dollar quote. Course-completion CPD credits and ongoing credential maintenance are separate requirements.
Can I pay in NZD or another currency, and when is Australian GST added?
Yes. Every Academy course supports AUD and multiple local currencies, including NZD, USD, SGD, GBP, EUR, INR, AED, MYR, PHP, IDR, and VND when a live quote is available. Currency and tax are separate: an Australian billing address adds 10% GST, while a non-Australian billing address has no Australian GST. For example, an Australian working in New Zealand may pay in NZD and use an Australian billing address, but 10% GST will still be added because the billing address is Australian.
What is the difference between Self-Study and eLearning for Certified Lead Ethical Hacker?
The currently published self-paced option is Self-Study at A$1,165 before tax, using the official PECB slide-based materials. A separate recorded eLearning price is not currently published for this course. The official exam package is still included. Check this course page for any separately published private live online option; an enquiry does not confirm availability.
Can I sit the Certified Lead Ethical Hacker exam remotely from New Zealand or another time zone?
Yes. PECB publishes remote online exam sessions that candidates can take from home or another suitable location through the PECB Exams application. The published course record lists these exam facts: duration — 6 hours; format — Open-book, hands-on practical + report writing; assessment — Two parts — a practical exam (compromise at least two target machines through penetration testing) and a written findings report. Covers six competency domains: information gathering; threat modelling and vulnerability identification; exploitation techniques; privilege escalation; pivoting and file transfers; and reporting; pass mark — Practical — compromise ≥2 targets and pass the report; language — English (other PECB languages available on request). New Zealand candidates should choose a published session that suits their local time, meet PECB’s identity and technical requirements, and complete the system check before exam day. PECB’s general exam policy does not publish a New Zealand restriction.
Which credential tier will I receive after the Certified Lead Ethical Hacker exam, and who assesses it?
On passing you can apply for the PECB Certified Lead Ethical Hacker credential — requires two years of penetration-testing and cybersecurity experience, and signing both the PECB Code of Ethics and the CLEH Code of Conduct. Passing the exam does not by itself award a credential or guarantee the highest experience-based tier. PECB requires an online certification application and reference contact details, and its Certification Department decides whether the education, professional experience, and relevant professional activity requirements are met.
What evidence does PECB accept for the experience or project hours for Certified Lead Ethical Hacker?
PECB’s public certification-process page does not publish a closed list of documents that automatically proves project hours. It requires the online application and contact details for references who may be contacted to validate your experience. Keep a dated activity log showing the organisation or client, your role, the relevant professional activity, dates, responsibilities, and hours; retain employer or client confirmations, statements of work, timesheets, or similar records in case PECB asks for support. The PECB Certification Department assesses the application and makes the final decision.
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How can I verify the Certified Lead Ethical Hacker credential pathway?
Official PECB training through an authorised partner. PECB is accredited by IAS and UKAS as a personnel certification body under ISO/IEC 17024 and by ANAB as a certificate issuer under ANSI/ASTM E2659-24. Accreditation is program- and scope-specific—verify the applicable credential before enrolment.
Official PECB training and credential pathway. Check PECB’s current accreditation information and the applicable program scope before enrolment.
This official PECB course is sold and supported by Aegentra Academy. PECB supplies the course material, examination and professional credential scheme. Aegentra's wider practice also runs governance, risk and compliance engagements and Microsoft 365 hardening for Australian organisations. Named eLearning trainers are credited separately on this page when the course record supplies them.
Published Self-Study and eLearning courses run online through the myPECB platform, so professionals across Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra and New Zealand enrol online. Any live online option and its booking arrangements are stated on the relevant course page. Physical classroom and onsite Academy training are not offered. Multi-seat team pricing is available for five or more seats — email Academy@aegentra.com.au for an enterprise quote. Tax invoices with GST and ABN are issued automatically at checkout.
/ Frequently asked
Certified Lead Ethical Hacker — frequently asked.
How long is the Lead Ethical Hacker course?
Five days — four days of hands-on training from reconnaissance through exploitation, post-exploitation, and reporting, followed by the certification exam on day five.
What does the CLEH exam involve?
A 6-hour open-book, two-part exam: a practical exam where you compromise at least two target machines through penetration testing, plus a written findings report. You may use the course materials and your own notes. It covers six competency domains from information gathering to reporting.
What experience do I need?
PECB expects information-security knowledge and advanced operating-system skills. Networking and programming knowledge are recommended. The credential has a separate professional-experience requirement. On passing you can apply for the PECB Certified Lead Ethical Hacker credential — requires two years of penetration-testing and cybersecurity experience, and signing both the PECB Code of Ethics and the CLEH Code of Conduct.
What tools and methodologies are covered?
The course is built around industry standards including the Penetration Testing Execution Standard (PTES) and the Open Source Security Testing Methodology Manual (OSSTMM), with hands-on Kali Linux practice across reconnaissance, exploitation, privilege escalation, pivoting, and reporting.
What CPD credits do I earn?
Participants who complete the training receive an attestation worth 35 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits.
How long does the Certified Lead Ethical Hacker course take?
Self-Study — Typical total learning effort: not currently published. Course-day equivalent: 5 training days. A separate eLearning option and workload are not currently published for this course. These are typical total-learning-effort estimates. They are separate from course-material access, exam duration, any live-class calendar span, and professional-experience requirements.
When can I start the course?
After payment, the Academy team confirms your enrolment with PECB and you receive login details by email — usually within one business day.
How long do I have access to the course?
This course publishes 12 months of material access. Course-material access, examination and retake deadlines, and any certificate-application deadline are separate. Confirm the material-access start date in your booking confirmation and check the deadlines recorded in myPECB before scheduling your examination.
What if I fail the exam?
One PECB-issued resit is included under the applicable conditions. PECB’s partner-course policy sets a 12-month examination and included-retake cycle from purchase for Self-Study and eLearning, or from course completion for instructor-led training. A failed attempt does not restart that cycle. The first retake requires at least 15 days after the unsuccessful examination; booking rules and the recorded myPECB deadline also apply. Aegentra does not publish a pass-rate claim without an audited cohort dataset.
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