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.

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Active Directory, Web Applications, Microsoft Windows, Cryptographic Protocols, Bash (Scripting Language), Apache Tomcat, Scripting, Microsoft SQL Servers
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, Cyber Attacks, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Testing, Penetration Testing, Firewall, Threat Detection, Internet Of Things, Exploitation techniques, Network Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
CertNexus
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Accountability, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Information Privacy, Risk Mitigation, Safety and Security, Business Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Legal Risk, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Risk Analysis, Creativity, Business Risk Management, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Environmental Issue, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Corporate Sustainability, Analysis, Innovation, Intellectual Property, Diversity and Inclusion, Leadership
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Emerging Technologies, Business Ethics, Big Data, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Diversity Awareness, Data Security, Artificial Intelligence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Information Privacy, Informed Consent, Personally Identifiable Information, Accountability, Generative AI Agents, Data Governance, Data Collection, Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Penetration Testing, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Metasploit, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Testing, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cyber Security Assessment, Exploitation techniques, Virtual Machines, Technical Documentation, Microsoft Windows, Windows PowerShell, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Software Installation
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Ethics, Strategic Thinking, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Regulatory Compliance, Analytical Skills, Responsible AI, Technology Strategies, Compliance Management, Decision Making, Business Analysis, Business Strategy, Information Privacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Data Governance, Governance, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Organizational Strategy, Benchmarking, Emerging Technologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Politecnico di Milano
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Social Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Eindhoven University of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Ethical Standards And Conduct, Engineering Design Process, Business Ethics, Engineering Management, Engineering Practices, Research, Conceptual Design, Risk Management Framework, Mediation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Ethics, Information Privacy, Case Studies, Regulatory Compliance, Artificial Intelligence, Regulatory Affairs, Social Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks