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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


  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, and Ethics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Research, Natural Language Processing, Big Data, Research Methodologies, AI literacy, Social Sciences, Applied Machine Learning, Responsible AI, Machine Learning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Case Studies, Algorithms

    4.6 stars, 775 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (775) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnKartS

    POSH - Prevention of Sexual Harassment

    Skills you'll gain: Workplace Bullying Intervention, Diversity Awareness, Workplace inclusivity, Safety Culture, Labor Law, Accountability, Compliance Management, Disciplinary Procedures, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Strong Work Ethic, Professional Development, Behavior Management, Safety and Security, AI Enablement, Social Media, Culture

    4.8 stars, 190 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (190) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Social Work Practice: Advocating Social Justice and Change

    Skills you'll gain: Social Work, Community and Social Work, Social Justice, Social and Human Services, Cultural Responsiveness, Social Impact, Advocacy, Community Organizing, Cultural Sensitivity, Diversity Awareness, Research, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Systems Thinking, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.8 stars, 449 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (449) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of London

    Fundamentals of International Business

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Social Sciences, International Relations, Business Management, Business, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Ethical Standards And Conduct, Sustainable Business, Political Sciences, Business Economics, Corporate Sustainability, Intercultural Competence, Business Strategy, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Corporate Strategy, Economics, Economic Development

    4.6 stars, 138 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (138) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The Museum of Modern Art

    Fashion As Design

    Skills you'll gain: Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Diversity, Social Impact, Creativity, Market Trend, Creative Thinking, Product Design, Production Process, World History, Social Sciences, Consumer Behaviour, Design Elements And Principles, Personal Development, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

    4.9 stars, 28 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (28) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Web Analytics and SEO, Search Engine Optimization, Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), Content Marketing, Web Analytics, Blogs, Content Optimization, Search Engine Marketing, Content Creation, Content Performance Analysis, Content Development and Management, Digital Marketing Tools, Digital Marketing, Growth Strategies, Content Strategy, Market Research, Brand Management

    4.8 stars, 39 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillUp

    Workplace Conduct and Culture

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Review, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Diversity and Inclusion, Constructive Feedback, Workplace inclusivity, Interviewing Skills, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Responsible AI, Optimism, Business Ethics, Labor Compliance, People Management, Compliance Training, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, AI literacy, Conflict Management, Human Resources, Healthcare Ethics, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Culture

    4.7 stars, 59 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (59) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • W

    West Virginia University

    Sales Operations/Management

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Management, Sales Territory Management, Recruitment, Sales Development, Training Programs, Sales Training, Sales Strategy, Account Management, Sales, General Sales Practices, Training and Development, Talent Recruitment, Expense Management, Sales Process, Organizational Structure, Strategic Planning, Inside Sales, Expense Reports, Business Ethics, Employee Training

    4.5 stars, 451 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (451) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Fundamentals of Microsoft 365 Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Microsoft 365, Information Management, Generative AI, Productivity Software, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Writing, Editing

    4.6 stars, 63 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Sustainable Food Production Through Livestock Health Management

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Food Safety and Sanitation, Infection Control, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Physiology, Preventative Care, Sustainable Systems, Immunology, Microbiology, Caregiving, Environment and Resource Management

    4.8 stars, 632 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    AI in Financial Services: Foundations through future trends

    Skills you'll gain: Risking, Machine Learning Methods, FinTech, Financial Inclusion, Financial Services, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Data Sharing, Financial Regulation, Financial Systems, Data Governance, Application Programming Interface (API), Financial Data, Finance, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Business Ethics, Innovation, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Natural Language Processing

    4.7 stars, 129 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (129) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Top AI program
    Top AI program
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Evaluación del y para el aprendizaje en educación universitaria

    Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Formal Learning, Education and Training, Pedagogy, Data Collection, Student-Centred Learning, Higher Education, Instructional Strategies, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.8 stars, 683 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (683) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, and Ethics: University of California, Davis
  • POSH - Prevention of Sexual Harassment: LearnKartS
  • Social Work Practice: Advocating Social Justice and Change: University of Michigan
  • Fundamentals of International Business: University of London
  • Fashion As Design: The Museum of Modern Art
  • Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing: IBM
  • Workplace Conduct and Culture: SkillUp
  • Sales Operations/Management: West Virginia University
  • Fundamentals of Microsoft 365 Generative AI: Microsoft
  • Sustainable Food Production Through Livestock Health Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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