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.

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Environment and Resource Management, Social Justice, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Campaign Management, Content Performance Analysis, Content Creation, AI Personalization, Digital Media Strategy, Prompt Engineering, Marketing Strategies, Content Strategy, Generative AI, Persona Development, Artificial Intelligence, Continuous Improvement Process, Responsible AI, Data Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Public Relations, Strategic Communication, Corporate Communications, Crisis Management, Marketing and Public Relations, Persuasive Communication, Marketing Effectiveness, Media and Communications, Marketing Budgets, Persona Development, Campaign Management, Content Strategy, AI Enablement, Stakeholder Analysis, Technology Strategies, Teamwork, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

SkillsBooster Academy
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Marketing, AI Personalization, ChatGPT, Strategic Marketing, Content Marketing, Web Analytics and SEO, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Digital Marketing, Persona Development, Social Media Campaigns, Content Creation, Automation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Analytics, Graphic and Visual Design, Creativity, Natural Language Processing, Personal Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Anthropology, Art History, Scientific Methods, Peer Review, Social Sciences, Research, World History, Culture, Research Methodologies, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Creative Thinking, Problem Solving, Creative Problem-Solving, Strategic Decision-Making, Brainstorming, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Resourcefulness, Creativity, Curiosity, Strategic Thinking, Root Cause Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Risk Analysis, Innovation, Analytical Skills, Business Ethics, Social Impact, Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Creative Problem-Solving, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Resourcefulness, Risk Analysis, Business Ethics, Social Impact, Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Large Language Modeling, Legal Technology, Natural Language Processing, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Social Impact, Economics, Information Privacy
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Social Skills, Relationship Building, Professionalism, Influencing, Professional Development, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy, Conflict Management, Decision Making, Cognitive flexibility, Constructive Feedback, Critical Thinking, Communication Strategies, Communication, Problem Solving, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, AI Security, AI Enablement, End User Training and Support, Human Computer Interaction, Information Privacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Emerging Technologies, Forecasting, Critical Thinking, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Strategic Thinking, Technology Strategies, Strategic Leadership, AI Enablement, Business Transformation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Systems Thinking, Innovation, Storytelling, Thought Leadership, Scenario Testing, Decision Making, Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Reality, Probability & Statistics
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Investigation, File Systems, Mobile Security, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Data Integrity, Malware Protection, File Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Response, Data Storage, Real Time Data, Disaster Recovery, Linux, Network Analysis, Regulation and Legal Compliance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months