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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 Michigan

    Sports Betting: Risks & Ripple Effects Teach-Out

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Strategies, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Strategic Marketing, Substance Abuse, Business Ethics, Social Impact, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Preventative Care, Socioeconomics, Higher Education, Online Advertising, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Regulatory Compliance, Mitigation, FinTech, Mental and Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health, Analytics, Governance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    AI for Marketing: SWOT Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Case Studies, Responsible AI, Analysis, Business Strategy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    The Absolute Beginner's Guide to Cyber Security 2026 - Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Security Software, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Strategy, Brute-force attacks, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Security Awareness, Firewall, Exploitation techniques, AI Security, Information Assurance, Multi-Factor Authentication, Encryption, Network Protocols

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    Digital Marketing Institute

    Data and Digital Strategy Execution

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing Strategies, Data-Driven Marketing, Data Strategy, Data Ethics, Customer Analysis, Digital Analysis, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Planning, Strategic Decision-Making, Digital Marketing, Business Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Customer Insights, Performance Measurement, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Customer experience strategy (CX), MarTech, Pay Per Click Advertising, Data Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Adobe

    Navigating Generative AI Ethics

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Firefly, AI powered creativity, Artificial Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Diversity and Inclusion, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Communications, Content Creation, Authentications, Accountability, Asset Protection, Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Chris Croft Training

    Negotiating in the Age of AI

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Price Negotiation, Closing (Sales), General Sales Practices, Selling Techniques, Responsible AI, Procurement, Business Ethics, Leadership, AI Enablement, Business Leadership, Ethical Standards And Conduct, AI Product Strategy, AI Integrations, AI Security, Organizational Leadership, AI powered creativity, Leadership and Management, Thought Leadership

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Advanced Strategies for Sustainable Business

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Reporting, Performance Measurement, Strategic Partnership, Sustainability Standards, Business Strategies, Business Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Business Ethics, Goal Setting, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Brand Strategy, Human Capital, Stakeholder Engagement, Employee Engagement, Advocacy, Systems Thinking, Supply Chain Management, Communication Strategies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Geneva

    COVID-19 : à la recherche des contacts

    Skills you'll gain: Infection Control, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Public Health, Rapport Building, Healthcare Ethics, Interviewing Skills, Infectious Diseases, Investigation, Community Health, Patient Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Microbiology, Diagnostic Tests, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Health Technology, Medical Privacy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    GenAI for Lead Scoring and Identification

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Lead Generation, Data Ethics, Google Gemini, Prospecting and Qualification, Marketing Automation, Sales Process, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Sales Enablement, OpenAI, ChatGPT, Workflow Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    Northeastern University

    Healthcare Information Design and Visualizations

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Tableau Software, Dashboard, Data Analysis Software, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Ethics, Trend Analysis, Technical Communication, Business Analytics, Storytelling, Data Collection, Design Elements And Principles

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    Scrum Alliance

    Introduction to Agile Coaching

    Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Employee Coaching, Agile Product Development, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Agile Software Development, Team Management, Team Leadership, Collaboration, Culture Transformation, Organizational Leadership, Business Transformation, Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership and Management, Organizational Change, Management Consulting, Business, Communication, Business Communication

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Responsible AI: Applying AI Principles with GC - Español

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Business Ethics, AI Product Strategy, Accountability, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Accountability Frameworks, Governance, Program Development

    4.9 stars, 23 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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

  • Sports Betting: Risks & Ripple Effects Teach-Out: University of Michigan
  • AI for Marketing: SWOT Analysis: Kennesaw State University
  • The Absolute Beginner's Guide to Cyber Security 2026 - Part 1: Packt
  • Data and Digital Strategy Execution: Digital Marketing Institute
  • Navigating Generative AI Ethics: Adobe
  • Negotiating in the Age of AI: Chris Croft Training
  • Advanced Strategies for Sustainable Business: University of Colorado Boulder
  • COVID-19 : à la recherche des contacts: University of Geneva
  • GenAI for Lead Scoring and Identification: Coursera
  • Healthcare Information Design and Visualizations: Northeastern University

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