Here is a list of free and paid resources to help navigate your own path. As awesome as some of these free options are, usually for a nominal fee, you will have access to much more tools and guidance if you choose their paid versions.

New York University

Course: Penetration Testing Exploitation
Length: 5 weeks
Prerequisites: None
Cost: Free

Coursera

Course: Pen Testing Basics
Length: 8 weeks
Prerequisites: None
Cost: Free

Courses

Try Hack Me

Course: Full Penetration Testing in a Hands-on environment
Length: Self-pacing
Prerequisites: None
Cost: Free and Paid (usually around $120 per year)

Hack The Box

Course: Full Penetration Testing in a Hands-on environment
Length: Self-pacing
Prerequisites: None
Cost: Free and Paid

Schools

Literature

Tools