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.

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Human Factors (Security), Security Awareness, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Data Ethics, User Experience Design, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Risk, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Security Strategy, Culture Transformation, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Threat Hunting, Data Security, Network Security, Cloud Security, Mobile Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Ethics, Information Privacy, Case Studies, Regulatory Compliance, Artificial Intelligence, Regulatory Affairs, Social Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, ChatGPT, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Social Justice, Artificial Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Validation, Informed Consent, Verification And Validation, Diversity and Inclusion, Mitigation, Algorithms, Data Science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Analytical Skills, Analysis, Game Theory, Predictive Modeling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Governance, Data Ethics, Business Ethics, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Policy Development, Culture Transformation, Business Transformation, Stakeholder Engagement, Data Governance, Change Management, Employee Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Business Ethics, Data Ethics, Media Relations, Communication Strategies, Public Relations, Strategic Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Business Communication, Communication, Diversity and Inclusion, Risk Management, Leadership and Management, Social Media Strategy, Business Strategy, Marketing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Sharing, Personally Identifiable Information, Clinical Research Ethics, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Healthcare Ethics, Data Security, Data Governance, Information Privacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Health Information Management, Informed Consent, Encryption
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Business Ethics, Generative AI, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Regulatory Requirements, Governance, Information Privacy, Social Studies, Data Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Metasploit, Cyber Attacks, Application Security, Exploitation techniques, Security Awareness, Malware Protection, Vulnerability Assessments, Javascript, Web Servers
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Huddersfield Sandbox
Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Media and Communications, Content Creation, Digital Media Strategy, Diversity and Inclusion, Social Media, Accountability, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Notre Dame
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Analytics, Responsible AI, Big Data, Data Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Machine Learning, Business Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Information Privacy, Artificial Intelligence, Technology Strategies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Predictive Analytics, Social Justice, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Deep Learning, Debugging, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Bayesian Statistics, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Information Privacy, Case Studies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks