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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 Pennsylvania

    Feeding the World

    Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Food Safety and Sanitation, Environment and Resource Management, Nutrition and Diet, Natural Resource Management, Manufacturing and Production, Production Process, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Pollution Prevention, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Trend Analysis, Infectious Diseases, Public Health

    4.7 stars, 257 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    Microsoft

    Generative AI for Data Scientists

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Microsoft Copilot, Generative Model Architectures, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Natural Language Processing, AI literacy, Data Storytelling, Technical Communication, Responsible AI, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Ethics, Prompt Engineering, Data Visualization Software, Data Validation, Model Evaluation, Microsoft 365, Data Science, Data Security, Critical Thinking

    4.7 stars, 73 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (73) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    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
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Marketing, Communication, and PR

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing and Public Relations, Integrated Marketing Communications, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Storytelling, Communication Planning, Content Performance Analysis, Strategic Communication, Target Audience, Campaign Management, Promotions and Campaigns, Campaign Planning, Cross-Channel Marketing, Content Creation, User Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.8 stars, 43 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to Generative AI in Human Resources

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, HR Tech, Recruitment, Generative AI Agents, Employee Engagement, Data Ethics, Human Resources, Human Resources Management and Planning, AI Enablement, Talent Recruitment, AI Personalization, Recruitment Strategies, Employee Performance Management, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

    4.7 stars, 75 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Química, guerra y ética

    Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Diplomacy, General Science and Research, International Relations, Environmental Regulations, Biochemistry, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Public Safety and National Security, Governance, Ancient History, Verification And Validation

    4.9 stars, 247 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Zurich

    Das liebe Geld - Finance im Alltag

    Skills you'll gain: Finance, Financial Planning, General Finance, Investments, Financial Acumen, Financial Market, Behavioral Economics, Business Ethics, Blockchain, Investment Management, Decision Making, FinTech, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Psychology, Digital Assets, Derivatives

    4.7 stars, 145 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • 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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    Microsoft

    Product Design and UX/UI Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, UI/UX Strategy, Design Thinking, User Interface (UI) Design, User Experience Design, Mockups, Wireframing, Interaction Design, Experience Design, Usability Testing, Human Centered Design, User Centered Design, Application Design, AI literacy, Responsible AI, Prototyping

    4.5 stars, 28 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (28) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Edureka

    AI Security

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Responsible AI, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Data Ethics, Generative AI, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Generative Model Architectures, Threat Modeling, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, IT Security Architecture, Security Architecture Review, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Security Management, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Agentic systems, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.3 stars, 12 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.3 (12) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Anthropic

    AI Fluency: Framework & Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Delegation Skills, Generative AI, Responsible AI, AI literacy, Anthropic Claude, Context Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Decision Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Due Diligence, Communication

    4.8 stars, 113 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Free
    Free
  • D

    Duke University

    Healthcare Leadership for Climate Change

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Design Thinking, Environmental Issue, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Initiative and Leadership, Advocacy, Community Organizing, Leadership, Sustainable Systems, Leadership Development, Social Determinants Of Health, Personal Development, Health Education, Community Health, Climate Change Mitigation, International Relations, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science

    4.9 stars, 39 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (39) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular ethical hacking courses

  • Feeding the World: University of Pennsylvania
  • Generative AI for Data Scientists: Microsoft
  • Fashion as Design: Craft and Sustainability: The Museum of Modern Art
  • Marketing, Communication, and PR: Microsoft
  • Introduction to Generative AI in Human Resources: Coursera
  • Química, guerra y ética: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Das liebe Geld - Finance im Alltag: University of Zurich
  • Generative AI: Prompt Engineering Basics: Board Infinity
  • Product Design and UX/UI Fundamentals: Microsoft
  • AI Security: Edureka

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