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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


  • S

    SkillUp

    Social Media Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Management, Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Content Scheduling, Social Media Campaigns, Content Creation, Social Media Analytics, Instagram, TikTok, Content Development and Management, Content Performance Analysis, Content Strategy, Growth Strategies, Content Optimization, Drive Engagement, Brand Strategy, Digital Marketing, Market Research

    4.6 stars, 26 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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    The Museum of Modern Art

    Fashion as Design: Craft and Sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Supply Management, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Planning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Social Impact, Art History, Public History, Waste Minimization, Product Design, Production Process, World History, Consumer Behaviour, Creative Thinking, Personal Development, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

    4.6 stars, 8 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
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  • Y

    Yale University

    The Nature of Genius

    Skills you'll gain: Curiosity, Creativity, Creative Thinking, Innovation, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Social Studies, Human Development, Social Justice, Diversity Awareness, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Psychology, Social Sciences, Child Development, Art History

    4.8 stars, 216 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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  • D

    Duke University

    Data Science with R

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Logistic Regression, Statistical Modeling, R (Software), Web Scraping, Ggplot2, Model Evaluation, Statistical Reporting, Data Visualization Software, Predictive Modeling, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Visualization, Responsible AI, Data Transformation, R Programming, Data Science, Data Wrangling, Version Control

    4.8 stars, 47 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (47) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • C

    Coursera

    Navigating Generative AI Risks for Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Generative AI, Legal Risk, Compliance Management, Business Ethics, AI Security, Intellectual Property, Business Risk Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Personally Identifiable Information, Risk Analysis, Data Governance, Data Security, Accountability

    4.9 stars, 78 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (78) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Glasgow

    Introduction to the Pharmaceutical Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmaceuticals, Clinical Trials, Drug Development, Clinical Research Ethics, Clinical Research, Healthcare Ethics, Regulatory Requirements, Pharmacology, Regulatory Affairs, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medical Science and Research, Emerging Technologies, Regulatory Compliance, Precision Medicine, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Biotechnology

    4.7 stars, 73 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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  • M

    Macquarie University

    Global sustainability and corporate social responsibility: Be sustainable

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Development, Governance, Sustainability Standards, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Strategies, Supply Chain, Social Impact, Environmental Issue, Strategic Planning, Organizational Structure

    4.7 stars, 472 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (472) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • L

    Liberty Mutual Insurance

    Foundations of Insurance

    Skills you'll gain: Insurance, Insurance Policies, Risk Management, Insurance Sales, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Risk Mitigation, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Policy Analysis

    4.6 stars, 56 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Visualization for Data Analysis with Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Ethics, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Business Intelligence, Advanced Analytics, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Analytics, Analytical Skills, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Exploratory Data Analysis, Trend Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Spatial Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Forecasting, Root Cause Analysis

    4.6 stars, 40 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
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  • T

    The University of Edinburgh

    Digital Footprint

    Skills you'll gain: Web Presence, digital literacy, Social Media, Data Management, Data Ethics, Goal Setting

    4.6 stars, 670 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Change Management & Innovation Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Organizational Change, AI Enablement, Operational Efficiency, Stakeholder Engagement, Technology Roadmaps, Decision Intelligence, Innovation, Digital Transformation, Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude, Business Leadership, Change Management, Business Strategy, Leadership, Generative AI, Initiative and Leadership, Organizational Skills, Communication Strategies, Communication

    3.9 stars, 34 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.9 (34) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Generative AI: Prompt Engineering Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering Tools, Prompt Patterns, Responsible AI, Generative Model Architectures, Google Gemini, AI literacy, LLM Application, Model Evaluation, Debugging

    4.7 stars, 82 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

  • Social Media Marketing: SkillUp
  • Fashion as Design: Craft and Sustainability: The Museum of Modern Art
  • The Nature of Genius: Yale University
  • Data Science with R: Duke University
  • Navigating Generative AI Risks for Leaders: Coursera
  • Introduction to the Pharmaceutical Industry: University of Glasgow
  • Global sustainability and corporate social responsibility: Be sustainable: Macquarie University
  • Foundations of Insurance: Liberty Mutual Insurance
  • Visualization for Data Analysis with Power BI: Microsoft
  • Digital Footprint: The University of Edinburgh

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