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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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      American Museum of Natural History

      Genetics and Society: A Course for Educators

      Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Healthcare Ethics, Medical Science and Research, Research, Education and Training, General Science and Research, General Medicine, Scientific Methods, Teaching, Life Sciences, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Liberal Arts, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Intellectual Property, Social Studies, Medical Privacy, Food and Beverage

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      A Technical Leader's Qualities and Effectiveness

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Technical Management, Engineering Management, Negotiation, Mentorship, Leadership, Courage, Growth Mindedness, Business Leadership, Team Leadership, Office Management, Collaboration, Professional Development, Visionary, Personal Development, Accountability, Positivity, Resilience

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      Politecnico di Milano

      Being a researcher (in Information Science and Technology)

      Skills you'll gain: Research, Scientific Methods, Data Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Innovation, Data Integrity, Technical Writing

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      American Council on Exercise

      Intro to Personal Training: A Career Starter Course

      Skills you'll gain: Selling Techniques, Sales, Goal Setting, Customer Retention, Sales Prospecting, Nutrition and Diet, Consultative Selling, Customer Acquisition Management, Patient Education And Counseling, Motivational Interviewing, Kinesiology, Safety Assurance, Active Listening, Coaching, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Performance Measurement, Injury Prevention, Patient Evaluation, Anatomy, Health Assessment

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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      The Ethical Leader

      Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Diversity and Inclusion, Team Leadership, Artificial Intelligence, Decision Making, Leadership, Cultural Diversity, Leadership Development, Analysis

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      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, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Loss Prevention, Data Management, Security Controls, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Management, Compliance Training, Data Integrity, Security Strategy, Regulatory Requirements, Safety Culture, Incident Response, Employee Training

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Advanced Communication Strategies

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Teamwork, Storytelling, Communication Strategies, Organizational Strategy, Business Communication, Intercultural Competence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Negotiation, Stakeholder Communications, Business Leadership, Professional Development, Team Performance Management, Cultural Diversity, Collaboration, Active Listening, Brainstorming

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      22 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Christian Virtues for Spiritual Growth

      Skills you'll gain: Compassion, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Optimism, Growth Mindedness, Resilience, Empathy, Social Justice, Self-Awareness, Critical Thinking

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Química, guerra y ética

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

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      SkillUp

      Business Analysis: Preparation Exam for ECBA Certification

      Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Process Analysis, Business Requirements, Business Process Modeling, Business Process, Needs Assessment, Requirements Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Prioritization, Stakeholder Engagement

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      University of Michigan

      Leveraging Generative AI for Social Impact Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Workflow Management, Service Improvement, Resource Utilization, ChatGPT, Customer experience improvement, Business Process Automation, Capacity Planning, Artificial Intelligence, Content Creation, Business Ethics, Automation, Data Management

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Dartmouth College

      Libertarian Free Will

      Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Creativity, Anatomy, Critical Thinking, Culture, Mindfulness, Liberal Arts, Research, Psychology, Social Sciences, Science and Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Human Learning, Anthropology, Biology, Sociology, Systems Thinking, Cultural Diversity, Motion Arguments, Scientific Methods

      4.8
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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Genetics and Society: A Course for Educators: American Museum of Natural History
    • A Technical Leader's Qualities and Effectiveness: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Being a researcher (in Information Science and Technology): Politecnico di Milano
    • Intro to Personal Training: A Career Starter Course: American Council on Exercise
    • The Ethical Leader: Johns Hopkins University
    • Data Privacy and Protection Standards: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Advanced Communication Strategies: Johns Hopkins University
    • Christian Virtues for Spiritual Growth: Duke University
    • Química, guerra y ética: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Business Analysis: Preparation Exam for ECBA Certification: SkillUp

    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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