Will SANS GPEN Training helps for OSCP Prep

Hi,
I want to pursue OSCP however not able to allocate time due to work and life. That said, my org may sponsor SANS training so I'm wondering taking GPEN will be good course as pre-cursor to OSCP as I'm totally new to offensive security. At this point, I'm planning to focus on GPEN, Python before jumping full time on OSCP.
Can anyone please share if my approach is in right direction.
Thanks, MSK26
I want to pursue OSCP however not able to allocate time due to work and life. That said, my org may sponsor SANS training so I'm wondering taking GPEN will be good course as pre-cursor to OSCP as I'm totally new to offensive security. At this point, I'm planning to focus on GPEN, Python before jumping full time on OSCP.
Can anyone please share if my approach is in right direction.
Thanks, MSK26
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FYI, then GPEN is now partially practical too so all that time spent studying for it could be used on the OSCP if that is your end goal.
2020: GCIP | GCIA
2021: GRID | GDSA | Pentest+
2022: GMON | GDAT
2023: GREM | GSE | GCFA
WGU BS IT-NA | SANS Grad Cert: PT&EH | SANS Grad Cert: ICS Security | SANS Grad Cert: Cyber Defense Ops | SANS Grad Cert: Incident Response
Looking back, l was pretty foolish prepping for the GPEN after getting my OSCP. PWK is hardcore Lab and Hands-On focused. While SEC560 has that in the accompanying lab guide and day 6 (CTF), you're going to get the most preparation for the OSCP by pwning the machines in the lab environment.
l can personally vouch that now having obtained both the GPEN, OSCP, as well as eCPPT Gold & Silver, the certification l feel most proud of and got the most out of was Pentesting with Kali.
2020: GCIP | GCIA
2021: GRID | GDSA | Pentest+
2022: GMON | GDAT
2023: GREM | GSE | GCFA
WGU BS IT-NA | SANS Grad Cert: PT&EH | SANS Grad Cert: ICS Security | SANS Grad Cert: Cyber Defense Ops | SANS Grad Cert: Incident Response
So really, what do you have to lose by taking a free SANS course and GPEN?
That said, if my company were paying for the GPEN, I would 100% absolutely do it. That's a valuable cert and great material. I'm sure it would help towards OSCP. But I would not do the GPEN to prep for OSCP if paying out of pocket.
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Security+, eJPT, CySA+, PenTest+,
Cisco CyberOps, GCIH, VHL,
In progress: OSCP
Guess I got my perspective from all above inputs. Thanks again to all and all the best for your endeavours in security. Cheers.