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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

    Scrum Alliance

    The AI-Powered Scrum Master

    Skills you'll gain: Scrum (Software Development), Prompt Engineering, Backlogs, Sprint Planning, Agile Product Development, Agile Software Development, Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Responsible AI, Team Management, Project Management, Project Coordination, Team Leadership, Team Motivation, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Project Planning, Leadership and Management, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
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  • U

    University of Amsterdam

    Qualitative Research Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Interviewing Skills, Social Sciences, Research, Science and Research, Research Methodologies, Scientific Methods, Data Collection, Research Design, Research Reports, Report Writing, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    ★ 4.6 (1.4K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Creating an Intentional Life: Attention, Values, and Purpose

    Skills you'll gain: Optimism, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Positivity, Lifelong Learning, Growth Mindedness, Personal Integrity, Empowerment, Self-Motivation, Mental Concentration, Engineering Management, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership Development, Compassion, Leadership, Goal Setting, Professional Development, Human Centered Design, Time Management, digital literacy

    ★ 4.8 (49) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Ancient Philosophy: Aristotle and His Successors

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Liberal Arts

    ★ 4.8 (795) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    Ethics of Artificial Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: AI literacy, Responsible AI, Social Impact, Decision Intelligence

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    API Security Testing for Pentesters & Bug Hunters (2026)

    Skills you'll gain: API Testing, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Postman API Platform, Application Programming Interface (API), Security Testing, Penetration Testing, AI Integrations, Restful API, Continuous Monitoring, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Exploit development, Vulnerability Scanning, Test Tools, Software Documentation, Exploitation techniques, Authentications, JSON, Security Management, Docker (Software)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    ChatGPT - Usos y Estrategias

    Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Responsible AI, Prompt Engineering, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence, Productivity, AI powered creativity, Generative AI, AI Integrations, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Digital pedagogy, Natural Language Processing, Content Creation

    ★ 4.9 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Machine Learning For Dummies

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Model Evaluation, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Keras (Neural Network Library), Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Model Training, Applied Machine Learning, Image Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Personalization, Deep Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Machine Learning Software, Python Programming, Data Preprocessing, Feature Engineering

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • U

    University of Amsterdam

    Media ethics & governance

    Skills you'll gain: Ethical Standards And Conduct, Media and Communications, Research, Decision Making, Governance, Journalism, Data Ethics, Advertising

    ★ 4.8 (600) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Workplace Resilience and AI

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Responsible AI, Gap Analysis, Data Ethics, Lifelong Learning, Workforce Development, Adaptability, Employee Training, AI literacy, Workforce Planning, Organizational Leadership, Culture Transformation, Employee Performance Management, Professional Development, Training Programs, Needs Assessment, Organizational Development, Artificial Intelligence, Workforce Management, AI Personalization

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Geneva

    Ecosystem Services: a Method for Sustainable Development

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Information and Technology, GIS Software, Environment and Resource Management, Spatial Data Analysis, Water Sustainability, Natural Resource Management, Spatial Analysis, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Hydrology, Economics, Governance, Case Studies, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    ★ 4.8 (742) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • E

    Edureka

    Generative AI Strategy for Business Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Business Leadership, Decision Intelligence, Strategic Leadership, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Generative AI, Agentic Workflows, Regulatory Compliance, Generative AI Agents, Risk Control, Business Transformation, Risk Management, Business Ethics, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Analysis, Business Management, Business Planning, Artificial Intelligence, Change Management, Stakeholder Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • The AI-Powered Scrum Master: Scrum Alliance
  • Qualitative Research Methods: University of Amsterdam
  • Creating an Intentional Life: Attention, Values, and Purpose: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Ancient Philosophy: Aristotle and His Successors: University of Pennsylvania
  • Ethics of Artificial Intelligence: Politecnico di Milano
  • API Security Testing for Pentesters & Bug Hunters (2026): Packt
  • ChatGPT - Usos y Estrategias: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Machine Learning For Dummies: John Wiley & Sons
  • Media ethics & governance: University of Amsterdam
  • Workplace Resilience and AI: University of Colorado System

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