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    Find the Best Ethical Hacking Course for Your Goals

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      Infosec

      Cyber Incident Response

      Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Endpoint Detection and Response, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Hunting, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Management, Disaster Recovery

      4.7
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      174 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Leadership: An Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Business Ethics, Creativity, Creative Thinking, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Influencing, Innovation, Diversity and Inclusion, Team Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Leadership Development, Leadership and Management, Communication, Artificial Intelligence, Decision Making, Cultural Diversity, Agile Project Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

      AI in Financial Services: Foundations through future trends

      Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Financial Services, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Banking Services, Financial Regulation, Data Governance, Application Programming Interface (API), Banking, Financial Data, AI Personalization, Financial Regulations, Payment Systems, International Finance, Finance, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Business Ethics, Innovation, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Natural Language Processing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Case Studies in Personalized Medicine

      Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Medical Science and Research, Health Informatics, Biostatistics, Electronic Medical Record, Bioinformatics, Healthcare Ethics, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      500 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Glasgow

      Introduction to the Pharmaceutical Industry

      Skills you'll gain: Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacology, Healthcare Ethics, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Regulatory Affairs, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Regulatory Compliance, Medical Science and Research, Emerging Technologies, Precision Medicine, Biology, AI Personalization

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Edureka

      Learn Generative AI with LLMs

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, ChatGPT, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), OpenAI, Prompt Engineering, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Tensorflow, Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Supervised Learning, Predictive Modeling, Personally Identifiable Information, Text Mining, Data Ethics

      3.6
      Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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      50 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Critical thinking: reasoned decision making

      Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Independent Thinking, Decision Making, Systems Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Research, Creative Thinking, Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Michigan State University

      Journalism, the future, and you!

      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

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      373 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Scrimba

      Intro to AI Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, OpenAI, Generative AI, Data Ethics, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Application Programming Interface (API), Image Analysis, Large Language Modeling, Computer Programming, Safety and Security

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

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Statistical Inference and Hypothesis Testing in Data Science Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Data Ethics, Sampling (Statistics), Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, A/B Testing, Quantitative Research

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      50 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      La solución del conflicto ético

      Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Clinical Experience, Conflict Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Health Care, Self-Awareness, Interpersonal Communications, Lifelong Learning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      472 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Peking University

      刑法学总论 Criminal Law

      Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Case Law, Legal Proceedings, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Social Justice, Legal Research, International Relations, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      3.2
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      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Cyber Incident Response: Infosec
    • Leadership: An Introduction: Johns Hopkins University
    • AI in Financial Services: Foundations through future trends: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
    • Case Studies in Personalized Medicine: Vanderbilt University
    • Introduction to the Pharmaceutical Industry: University of Glasgow
    • Learn Generative AI with LLMs: Edureka
    • Critical thinking: reasoned decision making: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Journalism, the future, and you!: Michigan State University
    • Intro to AI Engineering: Scrimba
    • Statistical Inference and Hypothesis Testing in Data Science Applications: University of Colorado Boulder

    Why Learn Ethical Hacking?

    Ethical hacking involves simulating cyberattacks to uncover weaknesses before malicious hackers can exploit them. It's a critical part of cybersecurity, helping organizations strengthen their defenses and protect sensitive data. Learning ethical hacking can equip you with hands-on skills in penetration testing, network security, and threat analysis—supporting careers in IT security and ethical tech practices.

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