EXP-401: Advanced Windows Exploitation - on the way to OSEE.
EXP-401 (OSEE) is the most demanding course in the OffSec catalogue: exploiting modern Windows targets, complex memory corruption, browser and kernel surfaces, and bypassing current mitigations.

- Certification
- OSEE - OffSec Exploitation Expert
- Level
- Expert
- Discipline
- Attack
- Audience
- For individual practitioners
Who this course is for
Expert-level exploit developers and vulnerability researchers.
Not the right course yet if
- -You have not completed EXP-301
- -You do not do vulnerability research
- →Exploit complex memory corruption in modern targets
- →Build multi-stage exploit chains against current mitigations
- →Conduct vulnerability research at expert level
- ·OSED level or equivalent exploit dev practice
- ·Strong assembly and debugging skills
- ·Reverse engineering experience
Not sure whether you meet them? We run a short placement conversation before you buy.
What EXP-401 covers.
- Modern Windows internals
- Complex memory corruption classes
- Browser and kernel attack surface
Course content, labs and the OSEE exam are provided by OffSec. Precedence always sits with the official course description. This page reviewed: 2026-08-12.
Labs and format
Live format with highly demanding labs, bookable only as live training through OffSec. EXP-401 is not part of any subscription - not Learn One and not Learn Enterprise.
Exam and credential
Multi-day practical exam. Passing awards the OSEE certification.
The packages that include EXP-401.
Prices in EUR, net, plus statutory VAT. Invoiced through a German entity. Your course is pre-selected at checkout.
This course is only available directly from OffSec. Price, schedule and booking run through the official course page.
- +An honest check whether EXP-401 is the right step for your role - usually it is not
- +When seats are available, we clarify procurement directly with OffSec
Team capability development
Badges, learning paths and evidence across attack, defend, build and govern.
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This is the top of the catalogue. What follows is your own research and engagements, not more courses.
Live bookings via offsec.com only. EXP-401 is not part of Learn One or Learn Enterprise. We link to the official course page so you can check price and dates straight with OffSec, and we support procurement if needed.
Only for dedicated research roles. For pentest teams OSEP or OSWE deliver far more.
Not sure whether EXP-401 is the right course?
We run a short placement conversation: background, study time, goal. Then we recommend a course and package - even when it is the cheaper one.