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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


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    Packt

    Intermediate Ethical Hacking Hands-on Training

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Metasploit, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Security Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Exploitation techniques, Brute-force attacks, Windows PowerShell, Active Directory, Network Analysis, Microsoft Windows, Wireless Networks, Scripting, Virtual Environment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    CertNexus

    CertNexus Certified Ethical Emerging Technologist

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Data Ethics, Governance, Business Ethics, Strategic Leadership, Corporate Communications, Responsible AI, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Communication Planning, Accountability Frameworks, Media Relations, Strategic Thinking, Communication Strategies, Business Leadership, Risk Control, Risk Management, Test Tools, Communication, Leadership, Learning Strategies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    640 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: New
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    Packt

    Ethical Hacking and CompTIA PenTest+ V3 (PT0-003) Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Metasploit, Exploitation techniques, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Testing, Network Security, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Mobile Security, Wireless Networks, Human Factors (Security), Network Analysis, Linux, Technical Communication

    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Packt

    Ethical Hacking Foundations & Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Metasploit, Penetration Testing, Network Security, Exploit development, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Testing, Wireless Networks, Cybersecurity, Exploitation techniques, Linux, Vulnerability Assessments, Information Systems Security, Cyber Attacks, Command-Line Interface, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, Network Analysis, Encryption, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), System Configuration

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    EDUCBA

    Ethical Hacking: Meterpreter, DNS & ICMP Attacks

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Pearson

    Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH): Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Policies

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
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    Packt

    Bug Bounty from Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Security Testing, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Application Security, Exploitation techniques, Patch Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Engineering, Technical Communication, Test Tools, Technical Writing

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    EDUCBA

    Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux: Analyze & Apply

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Exploitation techniques, Security Testing, Brute-force attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, Authentications, Wireless Networks, Network Security, Linux, Linux Commands, Encryption, Microsoft Windows, Data Persistence

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    The Expert Academy

    Ethical Influence: Build Trust And Sell With Integrity

    Skills you'll gain: Selling Techniques, Active Listening, Trustworthiness, Emotional Intelligence, Sales Strategy, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Business Ethics, Influencing, Sales, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Retention, Relationship Management, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer experience improvement, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Rapport Building, Honesty, Personal Integrity, Self-Awareness

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Sage Publications

    Foundations of Ethical Selling and Strategic Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Prospecting, Sales Process, Customer Acquisition Management, Sales, Prospecting and Qualification, Account Strategy, Sales Strategy, Customer Analysis, Lead Generation, Value Propositions, General Sales Practices, Selling Techniques, Sales Management, Customer Insights, Business Research, Customer Relationship Management, Strategic Marketing, Negotiation, Planning, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Metasploit for Beginners: Ethical Penetration Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Metasploit, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security Assessment, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, Linux, Technical Documentation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    72 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: New
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    SAE Institute México

    Ethical Hacking Parte 2

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Management, Virtual Environment, Network Analysis, Virtualization, Virtual Networking, Virtual Machines

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Intermediate Ethical Hacking Hands-on Training: Packt
  • CertNexus Certified Ethical Emerging Technologist: CertNexus
  • Ethical Hacking and CompTIA PenTest+ V3 (PT0-003) Exam Prep: Packt
  • Ethical Hacking Foundations & Network Security: Packt
  • Ethical Hacking: Meterpreter, DNS & ICMP Attacks: EDUCBA
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH): Unit 1: Pearson
  • Bug Bounty from Scratch: Packt
  • Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux: Analyze & Apply: EDUCBA
  • Ethical Influence: Build Trust And Sell With Integrity: The Expert Academy
  • Foundations of Ethical Selling and Strategic Preparation: Sage Publications

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