Pen testing and python discussion!

In context I am studying for an MSc in Computer Science in Cyber Security. My background is Game design to start then 12 years in education teaching GCSE and A-Level Computing.
I keep finding lots and lots of conflicting information on the internet (no really its true) and I know that asking the internet may only make the problem worst.
What level of python do you need to become a pen tester, I have seen people say you need to be master level and others say that it is not that important and you spend majority of your time writing reports.
What would people recommend I spend my time on the most: networking (studying for CCENT) / Linux / Python.
Or just split my time evenly over all three. My current level of Python is low intermediate I would say. OOP / Classes / Regex experience.
What would the pen testers on here say?
Cheers guys.
I keep finding lots and lots of conflicting information on the internet (no really its true) and I know that asking the internet may only make the problem worst.
What level of python do you need to become a pen tester, I have seen people say you need to be master level and others say that it is not that important and you spend majority of your time writing reports.
What would people recommend I spend my time on the most: networking (studying for CCENT) / Linux / Python.
Or just split my time evenly over all three. My current level of Python is low intermediate I would say. OOP / Classes / Regex experience.
What would the pen testers on here say?
Cheers guys.
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Security Engineer/Analyst/Geek, Red & Blue Teams
OSCP, GCFA, GWAPT, CISSP, OSWP, AWS SA-A, AWS Security, Sec+, Linux+, CCNA Cyber Ops, CCSK
2021 goals: maybe AWAE or SLAE, bunch o' courses and red team labs?
I spent probably about evenly over all three before getting into pentesting and in retrospection I think that was a good balance and would repeat. I also feel like I've spent more time than the average coworker growing Python skills and don't regret it.
Security+, eJPT, CySA+, PenTest+,
Cisco CyberOps, GCIH, VHL,
In progress: OSCP
Security Engineer/Analyst/Geek, Red & Blue Teams
OSCP, GCFA, GWAPT, CISSP, OSWP, AWS SA-A, AWS Security, Sec+, Linux+, CCNA Cyber Ops, CCSK
2021 goals: maybe AWAE or SLAE, bunch o' courses and red team labs?
I am just trying to stay focused one on thing at a time. Which is hard when there is so much conflicting information. It also doesn't help for someone trying to get started with all the different certs and some people saying that CREST isn't good any more and compTIA isn't as good as Cisco and others saying its better.
Both you guys have really helped me. Thank you!
Security Engineer/Analyst/Geek, Red & Blue Teams
OSCP, GCFA, GWAPT, CISSP, OSWP, AWS SA-A, AWS Security, Sec+, Linux+, CCNA Cyber Ops, CCSK
2021 goals: maybe AWAE or SLAE, bunch o' courses and red team labs?
Again, thank you for the help, it has made me feel better.
2023 Cert Goals: SC-100, eCPTX