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    Ethical hacking courses can help you learn how to identify and fix security vulnerabilities by testing systems and networks in a lawful and responsible way.

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      Michigan State University

      Effectively delivering the news to your audience

      Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Multimedia, Media and Communications, Storytelling, Content Creation, Report Writing, Interviewing Skills, Oral Expression, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Video Production, Writing, Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Justice and Equity in Technology Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Disabilities, Innovation, Diversity Awareness, Human Centered Design, Policy Analysis, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Public Policies, Technology Solutions, Social Sciences, Technology Strategies, Policy Development, Governance

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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnKartS

      CEH (v12) Practice Projects and Exam Simulators

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Attacks, Incident Response, Network Security, Solution Design, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Assessments, Encryption, Problem Solving

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      57 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      Generative AI: Prompt Engineering Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, OpenAI, Data Ethics, Large Language Modeling, Content Creation, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Computer Programming, Automation, Web Analytics and SEO

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Practical Cyber Hacking Skills for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Incident Response, Cyber Attacks, Firewall, Computer Security Incident Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Application Security, Network Protocols, Vulnerability Assessments, Cryptography, Malware Protection, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Authentications, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Network Analysis

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Liderazgo

      Skills you'll gain: Business Leadership, Leadership and Management, Organizational Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Project Management Life Cycle, Decision Making, Leadership, Recognizing Others, Team Motivation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Initiative and Leadership, Communication Strategies, Self-Motivation, Project Management, Project Planning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      47 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      West Virginia University

      Forecasting, Budgeting, Territories, Evaluation and Legal/Ethical Issues

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Territory Management, Sales Management, Sales, Marketing Budgets, Business Ethics, Sales Strategy, Legal Risk, Forecasting, Budgeting, Performance Analysis, Pareto Chart, Market Analysis

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      58 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Fraud Detection and Compliance

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Compliance Management, Compliance Reporting, Governance, Business Risk Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Risk Management, Financial Regulation, Anomaly Detection, Compliance Auditing, Data Governance, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Threat Detection, Advanced Analytics

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      29 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Developing Explainable AI (XAI)

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning Methods, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Information Privacy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      34 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Marketing, Communication, and PR

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing and Public Relations, Integrated Marketing Communications, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Storytelling, Content Performance Analysis, Strategic Communication, Target Audience, Campaign Management, Content Creation, Digital Media Strategy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, AI Personalization

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Product Launch and Post-Launch Management

      Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Quality Assurance and Control, Product Quality (QA/QC), Product Management, Release Management, Sales Strategy, New Product Development, Performance Analysis, Product Development, Product Testing, Promotional Strategies, Product Marketing, Generative AI, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Continuous Improvement Process, User Feedback, Risk Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Customer Insights, Cross-Functional Collaboration

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Advanced AI and Machine Learning Techniques and Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Applied Machine Learning, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Methods, Scalability, Machine Learning, Distributed Computing, Tensorflow, Deep Learning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Artificial Neural Networks, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Microsoft Azure, Information Privacy

      4.6
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      22 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Effectively delivering the news to your audience: Michigan State University
    • Justice and Equity in Technology Policy: University of Michigan
    • CEH (v12) Practice Projects and Exam Simulators: LearnKartS
    • Generative AI: Prompt Engineering Basics: Board Infinity
    • Practical Cyber Hacking Skills for Beginners: Packt
    • Liderazgo: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Forecasting, Budgeting, Territories, Evaluation and Legal/Ethical Issues: West Virginia University
    • GenAI for Fraud Detection and Compliance: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Developing Explainable AI (XAI): Duke University
    • Marketing, Communication, and PR: Microsoft

    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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