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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


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    University of Zurich

    Das liebe Geld - Finance im Alltag

    Skills you'll gain: Finance, Financial Planning, Investments, Financial Market, Blockchain, Financial Analysis, Behavioral Economics, Derivatives, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Risk Management

    4.7
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    145 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Foundations and Reconnaissance Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Assessments, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Exploitation techniques, Threat Detection, Infrastructure Security, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, NIST 800-53, Network Analysis, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Privacy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Psychedelic Science and Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Pharmacology, Clinical Research, Psychiatry, Psychotherapy, Research Design, Research Methodologies, Mental Health Therapies, Pharmacotherapy, Clinical Research Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Research, Psychiatric Assessments, Psychology, Informed Consent, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Neurology, Social Studies, Ancient History

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fractal Analytics

    Generative AI for Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Code Review, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), AI Product Strategy, Debugging, Artificial Neural Networks, Computer Programming, Program Development, Data Processing, Maintainability, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Critical Thinking

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    189 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Cybersecurity Analysts

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Responsible AI, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Incident Response, Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Data Ethics, Security Testing, Vulnerability Assessments

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Leading Sustainable Community Transformation

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Project Planning, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Systems Analysis, Sustainable Development, Strategic Leadership, Corporate Sustainability, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Strategic Thinking, Cultural Responsiveness, Organizational Strategy, Project Management, Communication Strategies, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Ethical Standards And Conduct, Relationship Building, Root Cause Analysis

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    249 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edureka

    Learn Generative AI with LLMs

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Generative Model Architectures, Tensorflow, ChatGPT, OpenAI, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Responsible AI, Prompt Engineering, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Computer Vision, Predictive Modeling, Supervised Learning, Text Mining, Image Analysis

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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    58 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Fractal Analytics

    Quantum Computing For Everyone - An Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Machine Learning Algorithms, Critical Thinking, Simulations

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    93 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Explainable AI (XAI)

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Large Language Modeling, Data Ethics, Decision Tree Learning, Regression Analysis, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Python Programming, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Image Analysis, Machine Learning Methods, Deep Learning, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Plot (Graphics), Artificial Neural Networks, Algorithms

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Data Privacy and Protection Standards

    Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Data Governance, Data Ethics, Data Loss Prevention, Security Controls, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Management, Compliance Training, Data Integrity, Security Strategy, Regulatory Requirements, Incident Response

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Kennesaw State University

    Managing Cybersecurity Incidents and Disasters

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Contingency Planning, Disaster Recovery, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Crisis Management, Cybersecurity, Business Continuity, Cyber Attacks, Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Data Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    250 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Risk governance: Manage the risks

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Governance, Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Analysis, Operational Risk, Business Risk Management, Compliance Management, Risk Mitigation, Business Ethics, Corporate Strategy, Stakeholder Management, International Finance, Stakeholder Communications

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    381 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Das liebe Geld - Finance im Alltag: University of Zurich
  • Foundations and Reconnaissance Techniques: Packt
  • Psychedelic Science and Medicine: Johns Hopkins University
  • Generative AI for Developers: Fractal Analytics
  • GenAI for Cybersecurity Analysts: Coursera
  • Leading Sustainable Community Transformation: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Learn Generative AI with LLMs: Edureka
  • Quantum Computing For Everyone - An Introduction : Fractal Analytics
  • Explainable AI (XAI): Duke University
  • Data Privacy and Protection Standards: Coursera

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