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Ethical Hacking Courses

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.


Popular Ethical Hacking Courses and Certifications


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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Essentials for Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Human Factors (Security), Security Awareness, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Data Ethics, User Experience Design, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Risk, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Security Strategy, Culture Transformation, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Threat Hunting, Data Security, Network Security, Cloud Security, Mobile Security

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    CertNexus

    Communicate Effectively about Ethical Challenges in Data-Driven Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Business Ethics, Data Ethics, Media Relations, Communication Strategies, Public Relations, Strategic Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Business Communication, Communication, Diversity and Inclusion, Risk Management, Leadership and Management, Social Media Strategy, Business Strategy, Marketing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Python Hacking: Apply, Implement & Analyze

    Skills you'll gain: Encryption, Secure Coding, File Management, Cryptography, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Debugging, Scripting, Software Testing, Data Structures

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Offensive Hacking Unfolded - Become a Pro Pentester

    Skills you'll gain: Exploitation techniques, Metasploit, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Scanning, Brute-force attacks, Virtual Environment, Cybersecurity, Technical Writing, Web Servers, Linux

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Kennesaw State University

    Ethical AI Use

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Case Studies, AI Enablement, Generative AI, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Artificial Intelligence, Business Ethics

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Responsible AI: Transparency & Ethics

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Compliance Management, AI Enablement, Risk Mitigation, OpenAI, Mitigation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Model Evaluation, Auditing, Risk Management Framework, Governance

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Artificial Intelligence Ethics in Action

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Analytical Skills, Analysis, Machine Learning, Game Theory, Generative AI, Predictive Modeling

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute

    Ethics and Responsible Practices in GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Business Ethics, Generative AI, Regulatory Requirements, Governance, Information Privacy, Social Studies, Data Security

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Web Hacker's Toolbox - Tools Used by Successful Hackers

    Skills you'll gain: Security Testing, Penetration Testing, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Application Security, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Assessments, Test Tools, Web Applications, SQL, Databases

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Ethical Issues in Computing Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Robotics, Emerging Technologies, Health Care, Medical Devices, Information Privacy, Safety Assurance

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Simplilearn

    Ethics in GenAI for Software Engineering Training

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Risk, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Personally Identifiable Information, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Artificial Intelligence, Case Studies, Diversity Awareness, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Mitigation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Simplilearn

    Ethics of Generative AI

    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, Healthcare Ethics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Artificial Intelligence, Model Evaluation, Socioeconomics, Social Studies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Cyber Security: Essentials for Workplace: Macquarie University
  • Communicate Effectively about Ethical Challenges in Data-Driven Technologies: CertNexus
  • Python Hacking: Apply, Implement & Analyze: EDUCBA
  • Offensive Hacking Unfolded - Become a Pro Pentester: Packt
  • Ethical AI Use: Kennesaw State University
  • Responsible AI: Transparency & Ethics: Coursera
  • Artificial Intelligence Ethics in Action: LearnQuest
  • Ethics and Responsible Practices in GenAI: Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute
  • Web Hacker's Toolbox - Tools Used by Successful Hackers: Packt
  • Ethical Issues in Computing Applications: University of Colorado Boulder

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