01 · Foundations (~4 weeks) — Linux + Windows fundamentals, networking basics, one scripting language, comfort in the terminal.
02 · Core skills (~8 weeks) — a repeatable enumeration methodology, common web vulns, service exploitation, Linux & Windows privilege escalation.
03 · Lab grind (ongoing) — official course labs end to end, retired HTB boxes on the OSCP-like list, write up every box.
04 · Exam prep (final stretch) — timed practice for 24h stamina, a clean report template ready, AD set warm before exam day.