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    Ethical hacking courses can help you learn how to identify and fix security vulnerabilities by testing systems and networks in a lawful and responsible way.

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    Find the Best Ethical Hacking Course for Your Goals

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      DeepLearning.AI

      AI for Good

      Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Data Analysis, Jupyter, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Ethics, Image Analysis, Emergency Response, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Mitigation, Text Mining, Environmental Monitoring, Unstructured Data, Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Data Processing, Supervised Learning, Natural Language Processing

      4.7
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      488 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Business Strategies for A Better World

      Skills you'll gain: Demography, Philanthropy, Return On Investment, Market Trend, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Project Scoping, Trend Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Leadership, Business Transformation, Feasibility Studies, International Relations, Business Ethics, Needs Assessment, Socioeconomics, Risk Control, Compliance Management, Governance, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Eindhoven University of Technology

      Ethics, Technology and Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Ethical Standards And Conduct, Engineering Design Process, Business Ethics, Engineering Practices, Research, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Risk Management Framework, Mediation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      818 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Chicken Behaviour and Welfare

      Skills you'll gain: Ethical Standards And Conduct, Behavior Management, Behavioral Health, Learning Theory, Human Learning, Health Assessment, Psychology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Austral

      El Abogado del Futuro: Legaltech y la Transformación Digital del Derecho

      Skills you'll gain: Legal Strategy, Digital Transformation, Blockchain, Legal Research, Business Transformation, Emerging Technologies, Legal Writing, Automation, Court Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Design Thinking, Virtual Environment

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Ethics in Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Failure Analysis, Engineering Practices, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Ethics, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Safety Assurance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      79 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Metasploit for Beginners: Ethical Penetration Testing

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Command-Line Interface, Virtual Machines, Technical Communication, Linux

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      60 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of London

      Cyber Security – Technology and Governance

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Linux, Network Security, Cyber Governance, OSI Models, Incident Management, Incident Response, Security Management, TCP/IP, Computer Systems, Threat Modeling, Command-Line Interface, Computer Networking, Cybersecurity, Network Protocols, Cyber Security Strategy, Computer Architecture, Human Factors (Security), Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      106 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The University of Sydney

      Information & Digital Literacy for University Success

      Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Information Management, Digital Communications, Productivity, Document Management, Technical Communication, Education Software and Technology, File Management, Professionalism, Literacy, Organizational Skills, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      ChatGPT - Usos y Estrategias

      Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Productivity, Generative AI, Creativity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Innovation, Natural Language Processing, Critical Thinking

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Responsible AI: Applying AI Principles with Google Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Business Ethics, Compliance Training, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Google Cloud Platform, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Governance, Decision Making, Stakeholder Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      764 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Hacking and Patching

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Application Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Secure Coding, Software Design Patterns, Vulnerability Assessments, Amazon Web Services, SQL, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Operating Systems, Data Validation

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      276 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • AI for Good: DeepLearning.AI
    • Business Strategies for A Better World: University of Pennsylvania
    • Ethics, Technology and Engineering : Eindhoven University of Technology
    • Chicken Behaviour and Welfare: The University of Edinburgh
    • El Abogado del Futuro: Legaltech y la Transformación Digital del Derecho: Universidad Austral
    • Ethics in Engineering: University of Michigan
    • Metasploit for Beginners: Ethical Penetration Testing: Coursera Project Network
    • Cyber Security – Technology and Governance: University of London
    • Information & Digital Literacy for University Success: The University of Sydney
    • ChatGPT - Usos y Estrategias: Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Why Learn Ethical Hacking?

    Ethical hacking involves simulating cyberattacks to uncover weaknesses before malicious hackers can exploit them. It's a critical part of cybersecurity, helping organizations strengthen their defenses and protect sensitive data. Learning ethical hacking can equip you with hands-on skills in penetration testing, network security, and threat analysis—supporting careers in IT security and ethical tech practices.

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