Qualys Certification and Training Center

Welcome to the Qualys Certification and Training Center where you can take free training courses with up-to-date hands-on labs featuring the latest Qualys Suite features and best practices. Available self-paced, in-person and online.

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Take free self-paced or instructor-led certified training on core Qualys topics, and get certified.

Get Started: Video overview | Enrollment instructions

Vulnerability Management Learning Path:

Policy Compliance Learning Path:

PCI Compliance Learning Path:

Endpoint Detection and Response Learning Path:

Foundational courses:

Additional certified courses:

Watch individual videos to learn specific skills and techniques with Qualys.

Asset Inventory & IT Security:

How-To: VMDR Walk through the steps for setting up VMDR.
Qualys Subscription Health Learn how to manage your Qualys subscription health
How-To: Administration Walk through the steps for using the Administration Utility to allow access and distribute responsibilities in a subscription.
Administration Learn how to use the Qualys Administration Utility.
CSAM: See your attack surface like an attacker would This video series helps you identify security gaps and respond to them. Protect your online assets and cybersecurity posture with EASM by identifying them before hackers do.
How-To: External Attack Surface Management Use Qualys EASM to continuously manage your organization's external attack surface and reduce overall cyber risk.
Network Passive Sensor Automatically detect and profile all network-connected systems, eliminating blind spots across your IT environment.
Qualys Scanner Appliance This video series focuses on Qualys Scanner Appliance deployment and troubleshooting.
Vulnerability Management Get started with the basics of Vulnerability Management.
How-To: Scanning Walk through the steps for setting up a vulnerability scanning strategy for a large organization.
Vulnerability Management Use Cases Expand your knowledge of vulnerability management with these use cases.
Scanning Strategies Dive into the vulnerability scanning process and strategy within an enterprise.
Troubleshooting Scanner Appliance Understand error codes when deploying a scanner appliance.
Reporting Strategies Dive into the vulnerability reporting process and strategy within an enterprise.
Vulnerability Management Purging See how to purge vulnerability data from stale assets.
Continuous Monitoring Get alerts in real time about network irregularities.
Qualys Query Language Build search queries in the UI to fetch data from your subscription.
Qualys API Fundamentals Learn the basics of the Qualys API.
Widget Tutorials See how to create customized widgets using pie, bar, table, and count.
Consulting Edition The Qualys Cloud Platform packaged for consultants, consulting firms and MSPs.
Patch Management Accelerate vulnerability remediation for all your global IT assets
Certificate View Get an inventory of your certificates, configure as per best practices, and assess them for vulnerabilities
How-to: EDR Walk through the steps for configuring Qualys EDR.
How-To: XDR Walk through the steps for setting up and configuring XDR.
Custom Assessment and Remediation (CAR) Learn to create reusable custom detections and remediations, including deploying custom configurations and applications.

Cloud and Container Security:

Web Application Security:

Compliance:

Note: Due to COVID-19, all training is online only at the present time.

Get certified with free in-person or online instructor-led training. All courses include hands-on labs and certifications. Already registered? Go straight to the Qualys Training & Certification System

Date
Class
Location
Dec 5
Web Application Scanning

Web Application Scanning Overview
The Qualys KnowledgeBase
Basic Application Setup and Discovery
Advanced Application Setup
Web App Testing
WAS Reporting
Asset Tags and Users
WAS Integrations

Online - 10 AM India Time

To register for this class, your profile must have a work email address.

Registrations made with public email addresses (such as gmail, yahoo, hotmail etc.) will be dropped and will require re-registration based on availability.

To update your email address, navigate to Learner Information > Settings and Preferences > My Profile

The class will start at 10AM India Time. You will receive an e-mail invitation to join this Zoom training session approximately 15 minutes prior to the start of class. This invitation will be sent to the e-mail address specified in your class enrolment.

* INSTRUCTIONS *
Enrolled participants will have the option of joining the meeting using the Zoom Client or their Web browser. Check that you are ready by joining a test meeting at https://zoom.us/test.

Qualys training documentation is paperless. Download course training materials from the Qualys Training and Certification Portal (qualys.com/learning). Look for the “My Training Events” column on your “My Home” page, after enrolling in this course.

This course provides lab tutorials built right into your Qualys Training and Certification “learner” account. A Qualys trial account is NOT required.

Instructor: Prachi Jain & Kamil Quazi
Email: pracjain@qualys.com

Qualys Training: training@qualys.com

Online Sign Up
Dec 5
Reporting Strategies and Best Practices

This class should be taken after the Vulnerability Management class. It takes a deeper dive into the reporting process and configuration and presents use cases.

This is Vulnerability Management Reporting. You’ll get more hands-on experience and instruction in the Reporting section of Vulnerability Management.

Online - 11 AM US Eastern (2 Sessions)

** THIS IS A 2-SESSION RSBP TRAINING COURSE: **

Each session will start at 11 AM Eastern Time (US). You will receive an e-mail invitation to join each “online” training session approximately 15 minutes before the start of class.

SESSION 1 - 12/5 (Tues.)

  • Reporting overview
  • Asset Tag Criticality
  • TruRisk Dashboards and Widgets
  • Prioritization Report
  • TruRisk scoring

SESSION 2 - 12/7 (Thu.)

  • Template-based reports
  • Schedule & Distribution
  • Purging
  • Exception Handling

The agenda is split evenly between both sessions (~4 hrs. per session).

Qualys training documentation is paperless. Class training materials can be downloaded from the Qualys Training and Certification Portal: qualys.com/learning. From the “My Home” tab, click your class link in the “My Training Events” column.

This course provides lab tutorials that are run in a browser tab. You won’t need a Qualys trial account.

Online Sign Up
Dec 12
Vulnerability Management Detection & Response
Online - 9.30AM GMT (UTC +0)

To register for this class, your profile must have a work email address.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A TWO-PART CLASS:

Tuesday 12th December 09:30 - 14:30 GMT (UTC +0)
Wednesday 13th December 09:30 14:30 GMT (UTC +0)

To update your email address, navigate to Learner Information > Settings and Preferences > My Profile

The class will start at 9.30AM GMT. You will receive an e-mail invitation to join this Zoom training session approximately 15 minutes prior to the start of class. This invitation will be sent to the e-mail address specified in your class enrolment.

* INSTRUCTIONS *
Enrolled participants will have the option of joining the meeting using the Zoom Client or their Web browser. Check that you are ready by joining a test meeting at https://zoom.us/test.

Qualys training documentation is paperless. Download course training materials from the Qualys Training and Certification Portal (qualys.com/learning). Look for the “My Training Events” column on your “My Home” page, after enrolling in this course.

This course provides lab tutorials built right into your Qualys Training and Certification “learner” account. A Qualys trial account is NOT required.

Instructor: Marcus Burrows
Email: mburrows@qualys.com

Qualys Training: training@qualys.com

Online Sign Up
Dec 14
Cloud Agent

Candidates who complete this course will understand how to install, configure and use Qualys Cloud Agent. Topics include Cloud Agent Benefits, Installation Components & Methods, Agent Lifecycle & Behavior, Configuration & Performance Options, Data Collection Methods, On-Demand Scans, and more.

COURSE AGENDA:

  • Cloud Agent Overview
  • Cloud Agent Installation & Deployment
  • Agent Asset Details
  • Cloud Agent Lifecycle & Configuration

Qualys training documentation is paperless. Download course training materials here, within the Qualys Training and Certification Portal (qualys.com/learning). Look for the “My Training Events” column on your “My Home” page, after enrolling in this course.

This course provides lab tutorials built right into your Qualys Training and Certification “learner” account. A Qualys trial account is NOT required.

Online - 11 AM US Eastern

Candidates who complete this course will understand how to install, configure, and use Qualys Cloud Agent. Topics include Cloud Agent Benefits, Installation Components & Methods, Agent Lifecycle & Behavior, Configuration & Performance Options, Data Collection Methods, On-Demand Scans, and more.

COURSE AGENDA:

  • Cloud Agent Overview
  • Cloud Agent Installation & Deployment
  • Agent Asset Details
  • Cloud Agent Lifecycle & Configuration

You will receive an e-mail invitation to join the online training session approximately 15 minutes before the start of class.

Qualys training documentation is paperless. Download course training materials within the Qualys Training and Certification Portal (https://qualys.com/learning). After enrolling in this course, look for the “My Training Events” column on your “My Home” page.

This course provides lab tutorials; a Qualys trial account is NOT required.

Online Sign Up
Dec 21
Patch Management

Candidates who complete this course will learn and understand the steps to properly configure and use the Qualys PM module. Topics include: Activation & Setup, Patch Assessment Scans, Deploying & Uninstalling Patches, Working with Assets & Patches, and more…

* COURSE AGENDA *

  • Introduction to Qualys Patch Management (PM)
  • PM Activation & Setup
  • Working with the Qualys PM Application:

**PREREQUISITES**
Candidates for this course should already understand the fundamentals for deploying, configuring and managing Qualys Cloud Agents.

**INSTRUCTIONS**
The lab tutorials for this course are built right into your learner account and do not require an additional lab account.

Please direct your training questions to the Qualys Training Team (training@qualys.com).

Online - 11 AM US Eastern

* COURSE AGENDA *

  • Introduction to Qualys Patch Management (PM)
  • PM Activation & Setup
  • Working with the Qualys PM Application

You will receive an e-mail invitation to join the online training session approximately 15 minutes before the start of class.

Qualys training documentation is paperless. Download course training materials here, within the Qualys Training and Certification Portal (https://qualys.com/learning). Look for the “My Training Events” column on your “My Home” page after enrolling in this course.

This course provides lab tutorials; a Qualys trial account is NOT required.

Online Sign Up
Dec 27
Reporting Strategies and Best Practices (Split session)
Online - 10 AM India Time

To register for this class, your profile must have a work email address.

Registrations made with public email addresses (such as gmail, yahoo, hotmail etc.) will be dropped and will require re-registration based on availability.

To update your email address, navigate to Learner Information > Settings and Preferences > My Profile

The class will start at 10AM India Time. You will receive an e-mail invitation to join this Zoom training session approximately 15 minutes prior to the start of class. This invitation will be sent to the e-mail address specified in your class enrollment.

* INSTRUCTIONS *
Enrolled participants will have the option of joining the meeting using the Zoom Client or their Web browser. Check that you are ready by joining a test meeting at https://zoom.us/test.

Qualys training documentation is paperless. Download course training materials from the Qualys Training and Certification Portal (qualys.com/learning). Look for the “My Training Events” column on your “My Home” page, after enrolling in this course.

This course provides lab tutorials built right into your Qualys Training and Certification “learner” account. A Qualys trial account is NOT required.

Instructor: Sharda Singh
Email: shasingh@qualys.com

Qualys Training: training@qualys.com

Online Sign Up
Jan 16
Vulnerability Management Detection and Response

Candidates who complete this course will understand how Qualys VMDR provides the means to discover, prioritize, and even mitigate vulnerabilities. Topics include VMDR Lifecycle, Qualys Sensors, Asset Inventory, Vulnerability Findings and Prioritization, Patch Deployment, and more.

This course provides an overview of four applications (CSAM, VM, TP, and PM) that work together to serve a special function within the VMDR Lifecycle.

All discussion will take place at a relatively “high-level” and previous experience with these applications is NOT required to complete this course.
**INSTRUCTIONS**
This course provides lab tutorials built right into your Qualys Training and Certification “learner” account. A Qualys trial account is NOT required.

This course contains presentation slides, a lab tutorial supplement, and an exam.

Please direct your training questions to the Qualys Training Team (training@qualys.com)

Online - 9.30AM GMT (UTC +0)

To register for this class, your profile must have a work email address.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A TWO-PART CLASS:

Tuesday 16th January 09:30 - 14:30 GMT
Wednesday 17th January 09:30 14:30 GMT

Registrations made with public email addresses (such as gmail, yahoo, hotmail etc.) will be dropped and will require re-registration based on availability.

To update your email address, navigate to Learner Information > Settings and Preferences > My Profile

The class will start at 09.30AM GMT. You will receive an e-mail invitation to join this Zoom training session approximately 15 minutes prior to the start of class. This invitation will be sent to the e-mail address specified in your class enrolment.

* INSTRUCTIONS *
Enrolled participants will have the option of joining the meeting using the Zoom Client or their Web browser. Check that you are ready by joining a test meeting at https://zoom.us/test.

Qualys training documentation is paperless. Download course training materials from the Qualys Training and Certification Portal (qualys.com/learning). Look for the “My Training Events” column on your “My Home” page, after enrolling in this course.

This course provides lab tutorials built right into your Qualys Training and Certification “learner” account. A Qualys trial account is NOT required.

Instructor: Marcus Burrows
Email: mburrows@qualys.com

Qualys Training: training@qualys.com

Online Sign Up
Jan 17
Scanning Strategies and Best Practices

This class should be taken after the Vulnerability Management class. It takes a deeper dive into the scanning process and configuration and presents use cases.

Online - 10 AM India Time

To register for this class, your profile must have a work email address.

Registrations made with public email addresses (such as gmail, yahoo, hotmail etc.) will be dropped and will require re-registration based on availability.

To update your email address, navigate to Learner Information > Settings and Preferences > My Profile

The class will start at 10 AM India Time. You will receive an e-mail invitation to join this Zoom training session approximately 15 minutes prior to the start of class. This invitation will be sent to the e-mail address specified in your class enrolment.

* INSTRUCTIONS *
Enrolled participants will have the option of joining the meeting using the Zoom Client or their Web browser. Check that you are ready by joining a test meeting at https://zoom.us/test.

Qualys training documentation is paperless. Download course training materials from the Qualys Training and Certification Portal (qualys.com/learning). Look for the “My Training Events” column on your “My Home” page, after enrolling in this course.

This course provides lab tutorials built right into your Qualys Training and Certification “learner” account. A Qualys trial account is NOT required.

Instructor: Sharda Singh
Email: shasingh@qualys.com

Qualys Training: training@qualys.com

Online Sign Up
Jan 31
Patch Management

Candidates who complete this course will learn and understand the steps to properly configure and use the Qualys PM module. Topics include: Activation & Setup, Patch Assessment Scans, Deploying & Uninstalling Patches, Working with Assets & Patches, and more…

* COURSE AGENDA *

  • Introduction to Qualys Patch Management (PM)
  • PM Activation & Setup
  • Working with the Qualys PM Application:

**PREREQUISITES**
Candidates for this course should already understand the fundamentals for deploying, configuring and managing Qualys Cloud Agents.

**INSTRUCTIONS**
The lab tutorials for this course are built right into your learner account and do not require an additional lab account.

Please direct your training questions to the Qualys Training Team (training@qualys.com).

Online - 10 AM India Time

* COURSE AGENDA *

  • Introduction to Qualys Patch Management (PM)
  • PM Activation & Setup
  • Working with the Qualys PM Application

You will receive an e-mail invitation to join the online training session approximately 15 minutes before the start of class.

Qualys training documentation is paperless. Download course training materials here, within the Qualys Training and Certification Portal (https://qualys.com/learning). Look for the “My Training Events” column on your “My Home” page after enrolling in this course.

This course provides lab tutorials; a Qualys trial account is NOT required.

Online Sign Up