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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


  • A

    Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute

    Ethics and Responsible Practices in GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI literacy, Business Ethics, Generative AI, Ethical Standards And Conduct, AI Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Governance, Information Privacy, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Accountability, Data Security

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    CertNexus

    Detect and Mitigate Ethical Risks

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Accountability Frameworks, Risk Control, Accountability, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Information Privacy, Risk Management Framework, Risk Mitigation, Personally Identifiable Information, Safety Assurance, Safety and Security, Safety Standards, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Artificial Intelligence, Diversity and Inclusion

    ★ 4.5 (102) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    CertNexus

    Communicate Effectively about Ethical Challenges in Data-Driven Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Business Ethics, Corporate Communications, Communication Planning, Data Ethics, Media Relations, Communication Strategies, Public Relations, Strategic Communication, Media and Communications, Stakeholder Communications, Business Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Workplace inclusivity, Communication, Internal Communications, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Leadership and Management, Business Strategy, Marketing

    ★ 4.4 (100) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    CertNexus

    Create and Lead an Ethical Data-Driven Organization

    Skills you'll gain: Governance, Data Ethics, Business Ethics, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Policy Development, Culture Transformation, Business Transformation, Stakeholder Engagement, Compliance Management, Responsible AI, Policy Analysis, Employee Training, Change Management, Employee Engagement

    ★ 4.6 (96) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • E

    EC-Council

    Information Security Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Network Security, Incident Response, Cryptography, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Cyber Security Policies, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Threat Detection, Network Monitoring, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Malware Protection, Mobile Security, Identity and Access Management, Internet Of Things, Risk Analysis, Web Applications

    ★ 4.9 (48) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job Ready
    Job Ready
  • L

    LearnKartS

    System & Network Security Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Controls, Cyber Attacks, IT Security Architecture, Security Testing, Application Security, Endpoint Security, Network Security, Infrastructure Security, Security Software, AI Security, Cyber Risk, Data Security, Network Monitoring

    ★ 4.7 (50) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    Infosec

    Technical Deep Dive with Incident Response Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Endpoint Detection and Response, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Digital Forensics, Network Monitoring, Data Security, Network Analysis, Exploitation techniques, Malware Protection, Memory Management

    ★ 4.8 (97) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    IBM

    Exploitation and Penetration Testing with Metasploit

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Network Security, Vulnerability, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Human Factors (Security), Information Systems Security, Data Persistence

    ★ 4.2 (37) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    Infosec

    Cyber Incident Response

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Endpoint Detection and Response, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Digital Forensics

    ★ 4.7 (181) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    Infosec

    Stages of Incident Response

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Management, Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Digital Forensics, Business Continuity

    ★ 4.6 (77) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Kali Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Monitoring, Penetration Testing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Security Testing, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Linux, Software Installation, Network Security, Linux Administration, Network Analysis

    ★ 4.3 (239) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    Advanced Exploitation and Scripting Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Exploit development, Penetration Testing, Exploitation techniques, Scripting, Brute-force attacks, Scripting Languages, Shell Script, Python Programming, Program Development, Network Protocols, Data Persistence

    ★ 4.8 (13) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular ethical hacking courses

  • Ethics and Responsible Practices in GenAI: Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute
  • Detect and Mitigate Ethical Risks: CertNexus
  • Communicate Effectively about Ethical Challenges in Data-Driven Technologies: CertNexus
  • Create and Lead an Ethical Data-Driven Organization: CertNexus
  • Information Security Analyst: EC-Council
  • System & Network Security Essentials: LearnKartS
  • Technical Deep Dive with Incident Response Tools: Infosec
  • Exploitation and Penetration Testing with Metasploit: IBM
  • Cyber Incident Response: Infosec
  • Stages of Incident Response: Infosec

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