Ethical hacking courses can help you learn penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, and risk management techniques. You can build skills in network security, incident response, and ethical guidelines for cybersecurity practices. Many courses introduce tools like Metasploit, Wireshark, and Nmap, that support identifying security weaknesses and testing defenses in real-time scenarios. By engaging with these tools, you’ll gain practical experience in protecting systems and understanding the mindset of potential attackers.

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, STATA (Software), R (Software), Data Integration, Data Ethics, Stata, R Programming, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Modeling, Descriptive Statistics, Regression Analysis, Informed Consent, Information Privacy
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Education Software and Technology, ChatGPT, LLM Application, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Information Privacy, Emerging Technologies, Data Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Analytical Skills, Data Ethics, Data Mining, Data Strategy, Data Science, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Big Data, Analytics, Business Intelligence, Descriptive Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Data Processing, Small Data
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Infrastructure
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Research Design, Statistical Analysis, Data Ethics, Statistical Modeling, Data Science, Data Analysis, Quantitative Research, Regression Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Linear Algebra, Calculus
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Creativity, Anatomy, Critical Thinking, Culture, Mindfulness, Liberal Arts, Physiology, Research, Psychology, Social Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Human Learning, Anthropology, Biology, Sociology, Systems Thinking, Cultural Diversity, Experimentation, Science and Research
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Institutional Review Board (IRB), Research, Scientific Methods, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research Design, Data Collection, Research Methodologies, Informed Consent, Psychology, Research and Design, Cultural Diversity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Compliance Management, Risk Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Economic Development, Sociology, Culture, Social Sciences, Liberal Arts, Technology Strategies, Cultural Diversity, Automation, Data Ethics, Socioeconomics, Political Sciences, Technical Communication, Emerging Technologies, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Storytelling
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Curiosity, Creativity, Innovation, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Human Development, Diversity Awareness, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Psychology, Intellectual Property, Art History
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Neural Networks, Algorithms, Information Privacy, Decision Support Systems, Data Integrity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Market Analysis, Customer Analysis, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Market Intelligence, Customer Insights, Market Trend, Personalized Service, Trend Analysis, Analytics, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks