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    Ethical hacking courses can help you learn how to identify and fix security vulnerabilities by testing systems and networks in a lawful and responsible way.

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    Find the Best Ethical Hacking Course for Your Goals

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      CertNexus

      Solve Business Problems with AI and Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Business Ethics, Compliance Management, Applied Machine Learning, Project Implementation, Business Solutions, Solution Design, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data-Driven Decision-Making, Machine Learning Algorithms

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Utrecht University

      Responsible Conduct of Research

      Skills you'll gain: Research, Intellectual Property, Research Methodologies, Peer Review, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Higher Education, Data Management, Safety and Security, Mentorship

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenerativeAI for Customer Success

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Success Management, Generative AI Agents, Customer Service, Customer Support, Customer experience improvement, Customer Engagement, Personalized Service, Operational Efficiency, Technology Strategies, Business Process Automation, Data Ethics, Automation, Business Ethics

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      34 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Leadership and Influence

      Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Negotiation, Leadership, Conflict Management, Persuasive Communication, Leadership Development, Professional Development, Business Leadership, Communication, Initiative and Leadership, Empowerment, Personal Development, Drive Engagement, Communication Strategies, Team Building, Constructive Feedback, Decision Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      72 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Dartmouth College

      Population, Food, and Soil

      Skills you'll gain: Demography, Environment, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, Land Management, Environmental Issue, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Natural Resource Management, Social Studies, Water Resources, Human Development, Physical Science, Biology, Cultural Diversity, Trend Analysis, Economic Development, Estimation, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      54 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Rastreo de los contactos de la COVID-19

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Care, Medical Privacy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Rapport Building, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Interpersonal Communications, Case Management, Investigation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Glasgow

      Generative Pre-trained Transformers (GPT)

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Natural Language Processing, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Risk Management Framework, Prompt Engineering, Tensorflow, Data Ethics, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Relativism

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Sensitivity, Anthropology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Sociology, Environmental Issue, Science and Research

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Virginia

      Age of Jefferson

      Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Higher Education, Teaching, Social Justice, Public History, Social Studies, World History, Political Sciences, Public Policies, Advocacy, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      460 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Simplilearn

      Ethics of Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Ethics, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Regulatory Compliance, Healthcare Ethics, Compliance Management, Artificial Intelligence, Data Security, Regulatory Requirements, Regulatory Affairs, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Accountability, Social Sciences

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Introduction to Generative AI for Developers With Copilot

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Data Ethics, Microsoft Copilot, Software Development Tools, Program Development, Process Driven Development, Software Documentation, Artificial Intelligence, Code Review, Risk Management Framework

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Copenhagen

      Personalised Medicine from a Nordic Perspective

      Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Health Informatics, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Treatment, Risk Management, Health Policy, Risk Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Medical Science and Research, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Preventative Care, Health Systems, Clinical Research, Pharmaceuticals, Data Ethics, Biostatistics, Data Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular ethical hacking courses

    • Solve Business Problems with AI and Machine Learning: CertNexus
    • Responsible Conduct of Research: Utrecht University
    • GenerativeAI for Customer Success: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Leadership and Influence: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Population, Food, and Soil: Dartmouth College
    • Rastreo de los contactos de la COVID-19: Johns Hopkins University
    • Generative Pre-trained Transformers (GPT): University of Glasgow
    • Relativism: University of California, Irvine
    • Age of Jefferson: University of Virginia
    • Ethics of Generative AI: Simplilearn

    Why Learn Ethical Hacking?

    Ethical hacking involves simulating cyberattacks to uncover weaknesses before malicious hackers can exploit them. It's a critical part of cybersecurity, helping organizations strengthen their defenses and protect sensitive data. Learning ethical hacking can equip you with hands-on skills in penetration testing, network security, and threat analysis—supporting careers in IT security and ethical tech practices.

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