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.

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Unsupervised Learning, Data Ethics, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Big Data, Relational Databases, Supervised Learning, Database Systems, Dataflow, Data Visualization Software, Databases, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Modeling, R Programming, Data Analysis, SQL, Predictive Modeling, Data Processing, Python Programming
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Michigan
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
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

École Polytechnique
Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Journals, Writing, Research, Science and Research, Research Methodologies, Editing, Proofreading, Document Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Qualitative Research
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Media and Communications, International Relations, Interviewing Skills, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Storytelling, Safety and Security, Content Creation, Writing and Editing, Digital Publishing, Emerging Technologies, Business Modeling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Research, Experimentation, Research Methodologies, Research Design, Data Collection, Peer Review, Simulations, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Communication, Public Relations, Marketing and Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Media Relations, Corporate Sustainability, Business Ethics, Persuasive Communication, Branding, Professional Networking, Research, Stakeholder Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience Design, Human Centered Design, Human Factors, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Artificial Intelligence, Design Thinking, Machine Learning, Human Learning, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Automation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Grant Writing, ChatGPT, Proposal Writing, Generative AI, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Research, Natural Language Processing, Big Data, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, Responsible AI, Analytics, Machine Learning, Data Mining, Case Studies, Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Strategic Leadership, Complex Problem Solving, Adaptability, Systems Thinking, Leadership, Business Risk Management, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad de Chile
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
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Social Work, Community and Social Work, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Human Services, Advocacy, Cultural Sensitivity, Diversity Awareness, Research, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Systems Thinking, Ethical Standards And Conduct
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks