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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


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    University of Pennsylvania

    AI in Education: Leveraging ChatGPT for Teaching

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Data Ethics, ChatGPT, Responsible AI, AI Personalization, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Education Software and Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Teaching

    4.8
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    266 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Effective Compliance Programs

    Skills you'll gain: Compliance Training, Compliance Management, Internal Communications, Procedure Development, Continuous Monitoring, Culture Transformation, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Psychology, Strategic Planning

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Little Stuff: Energy, Cells, and Genetics

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biology, Cell Biology, Biotechnology, Oncology, Biochemistry, Environmental Science, Precision Medicine, Healthcare Ethics, Climate Change Mitigation, Emerging Technologies, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Institute for the Future

    Collaborative Foresight: How to Game the Future

    Skills you'll gain: Visionary, Systems Thinking, Strategic Thinking, Brainstorming, Game Theory, Creative Thinking, Dealing With Ambiguity, Collaboration, Interviewing Skills, Emerging Technologies, Strategic Planning, Innovation, Cognitive flexibility, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Empathy, Creativity, Communication Strategies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    303 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Intellectual Humility: Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Curiosity, Open Mindset, Cognitive flexibility, Emotional Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Learning Theory, Psychology, Psychological Evaluations, Surveys, Software Testing

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

    Environmental Management & Ethics

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws, Environment, Environmental Policy, Environmental Management Systems, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Systems Thinking, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cost Benefit Analysis, Case Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    424 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de Chile

    Sustentabilidad y Economías Sociales

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Socioeconomics, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Social Studies, Innovation, Social Justice, Business Ethics, Economic Development, Economics, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Cybersecurity in Healthcare (Hospitals & Care Centres)

    Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Human Factors (Security), Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, Cyber Risk, Computer Security Awareness Training, Patient Safety, Malware Protection, Encryption, Health Technology, Data Security, Information Privacy, Digital Communications

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    399 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Introducción al mundo de las negociaciones

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Business Ethics, Leadership, Relationship Building, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Conflict Management, Strategic Thinking, Cultural Sensitivity, Innovation, Global Marketing, Emerging Technologies

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    AI for Creative Work

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Legal Risk, Artificial Intelligence, Art History, Creativity, Risk Analysis, Image Analysis, Business Risk Management, Prompt Engineering, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Innovation, Environmental Issue, Problem Solving, Analysis, Experimentation, Leadership, Collaboration

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Adobe

    Social Media Content and Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Social Media, Content Creation, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Management, Social Media Campaigns, Intellectual Property, Target Audience, Adobe Creative Cloud, Web Content, Marketing Materials, Instagram, Drive Engagement, Customer Engagement, Content Strategy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Content Management, Branding

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Engineering Life: Synbio, Bioethics & Public Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Governance, Biotechnology, Policy Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Healthcare Ethics, Clinical Research Ethics, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Health Policy, Public Policies, Environmental Issue, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Policy Development, Public Health, Case Studies

    4.2
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • AI in Education: Leveraging ChatGPT for Teaching: University of Pennsylvania
  • Effective Compliance Programs: University of Pennsylvania
  • The Little Stuff: Energy, Cells, and Genetics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Collaborative Foresight: How to Game the Future: Institute for the Future
  • Intellectual Humility: Theory: The University of Edinburgh
  • Environmental Management & Ethics: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
  • Sustentabilidad y Economías Sociales: Universidad de Chile
  • Cybersecurity in Healthcare (Hospitals & Care Centres): Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Introducción al mundo de las negociaciones: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • AI for Creative Work: University of Michigan

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