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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 Colorado Boulder

    Security & Ethical Hacking: Attacking Web and AI Systems

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cyber Security Assessment, Exploitation techniques, Server Side, Application Security, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Security, Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness

    4.2 stars, 6 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (6) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Packt

    Introduction to Ethical Hacking and Recon Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Threat Modeling, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Strategy

    4.8 stars, 16 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillUp

    Introduction to Ethical Hacking Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Assessment, Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Policies, Data Ethics, Computer Security, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

    4.7 stars, 112 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    CertNexus

    CertNexus Certified Ethical Emerging Technologist

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Data Ethics, Governance, Business Ethics, Corporate Communications, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Responsible AI, Communication Planning, Media Relations, Strategic Thinking, Communication Strategies, Accountability, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Regulatory Requirements, Emerging Technologies, Risk Management, Communication, Leadership, Learning Strategies, Registration

    4.7 stars, 658 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (658) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Ethical Hacking, Pentesting & Bug Bounty Hunting v2

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Security Testing, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Server Side, Test Tools, Cyber Security Strategy, SQL, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Databases, SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), Ethical Standards And Conduct

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Security & Ethical Hacking: Attacking the Network

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Exploitation techniques, Cybersecurity, Encryption, General Networking, Command-Line Interface, Network Analysis, Proxy Servers

    4.6 stars, 15 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (15) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    EDUCBA

    Ethical Hacking: Meterpreter, DNS & ICMP Attacks

    4.7 stars, 16 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (16) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Foundations of Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Scanning, Metasploit, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Threat Modeling, Security Testing, Active Directory, Exploitation techniques, Network Security, Virtual Machines, Virtualization, System Configuration, Virtual Networking, Authentications, Linux, Wireless Networks, Web Applications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Ethical Hacking Foundations and HTML Injection

    Skills you'll gain: Software Installation

    4.8 stars, 13 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Ethical Hacking Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Linux, Command-Line Interface, Penetration Testing, General Networking, Cybersecurity, System Configuration, Software Installation, Virtual Machines

    4.3 stars, 38 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (38) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux: Analyze & Apply

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploitation techniques, Security Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Authentications, Wireless Networks, Network Security, Linux, Analytical Skills, Encryption, Microsoft Windows

    4.9 stars, 18 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (18) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Intermediate Ethical Hacking Hands-on Training

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Metasploit, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), TCP/IP, Cyber Security Assessment, Exploitation techniques, Brute-force attacks, Active Directory, Network Analysis, Microsoft Windows, Wireless Networks, Scripting

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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