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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


  • E

    Edureka

    Generative AI Applications and Popular Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Prompt Engineering Tools, Generative AI Agents, AI powered creativity, AI literacy, Responsible AI, Content Creation, Computer Programming Tools, Large Language Modeling

    4.7 stars, 20 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (20) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Climate change education

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Climate Change Programs, Water Resources, Environment, Hydrology, Climate Change Adaptation, Mitigation, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Land Management, Natural Resource Management, Water Resource Management, Sustainable Systems, Health Disparities, Water Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Education and Training, Environment Health And Safety, Teaching

    4.8 stars, 22 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (22) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    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
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Exploring the Origins of Selfhood

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Cultural Diversity, digital literacy, Intercultural Competence, Diversity Awareness, Liberal Arts, Human Development, World History, Psychology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Social Sciences, Sociology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Leeds

    How to Get Into AI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), digital literacy, Machine Learning

    4.1 stars, 13 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • B

    Ball State University

    Introduction to Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Collection, Probability & Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), R (Software), Data Science, R Programming, General Science and Research, Data Structures, Data Analysis, Information Privacy, Informed Consent, Social Impact, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Algorithms

    4.5 stars, 8 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • C

    Coursera

    GenAI for Computer Support Specialists (IT Support)

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, Technical Support and Services, End User Training and Support, AI literacy, Technical Support, AI Integrations, Data Ethics, Automation

    4 stars, 12 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4 (12) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Academic Research Types and Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Research, Higher Education, Research Methodologies, Research Design, General Science and Research, Science and Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Student Engagement, Safety and Security, Innovation

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Essentials for Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Human Factors (Security), Security Awareness, Safety Culture, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, User Experience, Cyber Attacks, Security Strategy, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Usability, Cyber Risk, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Network Security, Employee Training, Information Privacy, Accountability

    4.9 stars, 14 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (14) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

    Propedéutico: Fundamentos para Posgrado en Negocios

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Quantitative Research, Statistical Methods, Business Writing, Report Writing, Financial Analysis, Learning Strategies, Finance, General Finance, Statistical Analysis, AI Enablement, Writing and Editing, Decision Intelligence, Business Economics, Market Dynamics, Professional Development, Goal Setting, AI Integrations, Responsible AI, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Generative AI for Penetration Testing: Red Team

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Metasploit, Vulnerability Scanning, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Generative AI, Security Testing, Responsible AI, AI Integrations

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Consultative Selling Foundations for Complex Deals

    Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Consultative Selling, Closing (Sales), B2B Sales, Consultative Approaches, Sales, Selling Techniques, Consumer Behaviour, Sales Process, Sales Strategy, Marketing Psychology, General Sales Practices, Inside Sales, Sales Management, Price Negotiation, Sales Pipelines, Prospecting and Qualification, Value Propositions, Product Demonstration, Target Audience

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Generative AI Applications and Popular Tools: Edureka
  • Climate change education: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • How to Identify Your Target Audience: Coursera
  • Exploring the Origins of Selfhood: University of Colorado System
  • How to Get Into AI: University of Leeds
  • Introduction to Data Science: Ball State University
  • GenAI for Computer Support Specialists (IT Support): Coursera
  • Academic Research Types and Methods: University of California, Davis
  • Cyber Security: Essentials for Workplace: Macquarie University
  • Propedéutico: Fundamentos para Posgrado en Negocios: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

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