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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 the Arts London

    Creative AI: Images and Media

    Skills you'll gain: Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), AI powered creativity, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Data Ethics, Art History, Aesthetics, AI literacy, Creativity, Responsible AI, Intellectual Property, Photography

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Responsible Reporting on Suicide for Journalists

    Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Injury Prevention, Health Education, Epidemiology, Preventative Care, Public Health, Media and Communications, Interviewing Skills, Advocacy, Mental Health, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.8 stars, 16 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (16) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • A

    Alfaisal University | KLD

    الاحتيال في القوائم المالية | Fraud in Financial Statement

    Skills you'll gain: Fraud detection, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Reporting, Financial Controls, Financial Auditing, Annual Reports, Loss Prevention, Financial Analysis, Financial Data, Corporate Accounting, Revenue Recognition, Internal Auditing, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Internal Controls

    4.8 stars, 14 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (14) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    SkillsBooster Academy

    Grok Comprehensive Guide: From Basics to Advanced Features

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Responsible AI, Productivity, AI Workflows, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, AI Security, AI Personalization, Creative Problem-Solving, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Innovation, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Complex Problem Solving, Automation, Critical Thinking, digital literacy, Digital Assets, Information Technology, Natural Language Processing

    4.8 stars, 6 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Translating Research to Communities

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Health Policy, Community Health, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Health Systems, Research, Health Informatics, Clinical Research, Community Outreach, Culture, Research Methodologies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Council on Foreign Relations

    Climate Change: Policy Obstacles and Opportunities

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Policy, Climate Change Programs, Climate Change Mitigation, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Environmental Issue, Public Policies, Environment, International Relations, Social Justice, Diplomacy, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Regulations, Tax Laws, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Governance, Mitigation

    4.8 stars, 6 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    AI CERTs

    AI for Research & Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Business Research, AI literacy, Market Research, Analytical Skills, Business Intelligence, Decision Intelligence, Market Analysis, Trend Analysis, Market Intelligence, Data Analysis, Forecasting, AI Integrations

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

    Comportamiento del Consumidor Digital

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Consumer Behaviour, Digital Analysis, Data Collection, Marketing, Target Market, Market Research, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Marketing Strategies, Business Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research, Qualitative Research, Research Reports, Data Analysis, Information Privacy

    4.8 stars, 38 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (38) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    GenAI for Mobile App Developers (iOS, Android)

    Skills you'll gain: Mobile Development, Generative AI, Application Development, AI literacy, Test Automation, User Interface (UI), Responsible AI, Performance Tuning, Data Ethics, Automation, Analysis

    4.5 stars, 10 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    Platform Thinking: exploiting data through platforms

    Skills you'll gain: Data Strategy, Data Ethics, Data Sharing, Customer Data Management, Market Opportunities, Data Governance, Data Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Literacy, Advertising, Strategic Thinking, Personalized Service, Business Transformation, Innovation, Business Modeling

    4.9 stars, 18 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Medical Records: Protect Patient Privacy

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Medical Records, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Health Information Management, Medical Office Procedures, Record Keeping, Information Privacy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    How to Identify Your Target Audience

    Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Driving engagement, Customer Analysis, Customer Engagement, Persona Development, Customer Insights, Customer Retention, Data-Driven Marketing, User Feedback, Market Research, Marketing Strategies, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Consumer Behaviour, Data Analysis, Business Ethics

    4.1 stars, 7 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.1 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Creative AI: Images and Media: University of the Arts London
  • Responsible Reporting on Suicide for Journalists: Johns Hopkins University
  • الاحتيال في القوائم المالية | Fraud in Financial Statement: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Grok Comprehensive Guide: From Basics to Advanced Features: SkillsBooster Academy
  • Translating Research to Communities: University of Michigan
  • Climate Change: Policy Obstacles and Opportunities: Council on Foreign Relations
  • AI for Research & Analysis: AI CERTs
  • Comportamiento del Consumidor Digital: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
  • GenAI for Mobile App Developers (iOS, Android): Coursera
  • Platform Thinking: exploiting data through platforms: Politecnico di Milano

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