Week 7: HTB Academy Learning Process

Extra Credit Assignment • 7 Points • Due: October 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM

Assignment Overview

7 Points
Extra Credit

Create a free Hack The Box Academy account and complete the "Learning Process" module. This foundational module covers essential learning principles adapted to information security, helping you understand how to learn effectively and improve your learning efficiency in technical fields.

Requirements

  • • Create free HTB Academy account
  • • Complete the entire "Learning Process" module
  • • Visit office hours to show progress and discuss learnings
  • • Be prepared to demonstrate completion and share insights

Learning Objectives

Develop Effective Learning Strategies: Understand how to learn efficiently in technical fields like information security
Master Learning Process Components: Explore mindset, learning efficiency, documentation, organization, and focus
Information Security Foundations: Gain foundational understanding of learning in cybersecurity contexts
Professional Development: Apply learning principles to business and technology career advancement

About the HTB Academy Learning Process Module

This is a fundamental module that covers essential learning principles adapted specifically for information security.

1About HTB Academy

Hack The Box Academy is a comprehensive cybersecurity learning platform that provides hands-on training in information security. The Learning Process module is part of their Information Security Foundations path.

Module Link:

2Module Content Overview

The module covers 20 sections including key topics such as:

Core Learning Concepts
  • • Way of Thinking
  • • Think Outside the Box
  • • Learning Efficiency
  • • Learning Types
Practical Skills
  • • Documentation
  • • Organization
  • • Focus & Attention
  • • Handling Frustration
Advanced Topics
  • • Decision Making
  • • Goal Setting
  • • Questioning Techniques
  • • Learning Progress
Professional Development
  • • Talent Development
  • • Comfort Zones
  • • Obstacles Management
  • • The Brain & The Will

How to Complete This Assignment

1Create Your HTB Academy Account

  • Visit HTB Academy and create a free account
  • Use your student email address for registration
  • Verify your email and complete profile setup

Free Access: The Learning Process module is available for free to all registered users!

2Complete the Learning Process Module

  • Navigate to the Learning Process module and start it
  • Work through all 20 sections of the module
  • Take notes on key concepts and insights as you progress
  • Complete the module to earn your +10 reward points

3Visit Office Hours

After completing the module, visit office hours to show your progress and discuss what you learned.

Required: You must demonstrate module completion and be prepared to discuss key learnings during office hours.

Final Step: Office Hours Discussion

Required Demonstration

After completing the HTB Academy module, visit office hours to show your progress and discuss what you learned. You'll need to demonstrate completion and share insights from the module.

Office Hours Schedule

  • Tuesday 5:00 - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday 1:00 - 2:00 PM
  • Wednesday 4:30 - 5:30 PM (Zoom)
  • By appointment

Discussion Topics

  • Key insights from the learning process concepts
  • How the module content applies to your studies
  • Most valuable sections and learning strategies
  • Plans for applying these learning principles

What to Bring: Your HTB Academy profile showing module completion, notes from the module, and be prepared to discuss specific concepts that resonated with you.

Grading Criteria

Requirements for Full Credit (7 Points)

  • Create HTB Academy account with student email
  • Complete all 20 sections of the Learning Process module
  • Demonstrate completion during office hours
  • Engage in meaningful discussion about module content

Demonstration Requirements

  • Show HTB Academy profile with module completion
  • Present notes or key takeaways from the module
  • Discuss specific concepts that were most valuable
  • Explain how you'll apply these learning strategies

Professional Development: This module provides valuable learning strategies that will benefit you throughout your academic and professional career in technology and business.

Assignment Summary

Deadline: Complete module and visit office hours by October 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Process: Create HTB account → Complete Learning Process module → Visit office hours with proof
Discussion: Be prepared to demonstrate completion and discuss key insights from the module
Credit: 7 extra credit points awarded after successful demonstration and discussion

Important: You must show proof of module completion during office hours. Screenshots or your HTB Academy profile showing the completed module will be required.