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    Ethical hacking courses can help you learn how to identify and fix security vulnerabilities by testing systems and networks in a lawful and responsible way.

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      Board Infinity

      Generative AI: Prompt Engineering Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, OpenAI, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Content Creation, Emerging Technologies

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universiteit Leiden

      Mind of the Universe - Genetic Privacy: should we be concerned?

      Skills you'll gain: Policy Development, Data Ethics, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Information Privacy, Health Policy, Medical Privacy, Healthcare Ethics, Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Infosec

      Cyber Incident Response

      Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Incident Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Disaster Recovery, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks, Endpoint Detection and Response, Security Management, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Security Policies, Event Monitoring, Business Continuity, Network Monitoring, Network Analysis, Vulnerability Assessments, Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      257 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Yale University

      The Nature of Genius

      Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Aesthetics, Liberal Arts, Disabilities, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Innovation, Human Development, Social Studies, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Psychology, Art History, Child Development, Ancient History, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      204 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Data Privacy and Protection Standards

      Skills you'll gain: Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Security, Data Loss Prevention, Computer Security Incident Management, Data Governance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Data Integrity, Incident Response, Data Ethics, Security Strategy, Compliance Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Product Managers

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Generative AI, Product Management, Workflow Management, Process Management, New Product Development, Product Development, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Prototyping, Market Analysis

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

      Avoiding AI Harm

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, ChatGPT, Social Justice, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Ethics, Mitigation, Risk Mitigation, Diversity and Inclusion, Algorithms, Accountability, Data Science

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Ética, cultura y perspectivas globales

      Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Branding, Corporate Sustainability, Culture, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Global Marketing, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Stakeholder Management, Intercultural Competence, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Communications, Consumer Behaviour, Brand Awareness, Decision Making

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      51 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Hacking COVID-19 — Course 1: Identifying a Deadly Pathogen

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Biology, Molecular Biology, Computational Thinking, Life Sciences

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      National Taiwan University

      活用希臘哲學 (Understanding the Greek Philosophy)

      Skills you'll gain: European History, Ancient History, Liberal Arts, Scientific Methods, Ethical Standards And Conduct, World History, Political Sciences, Culture

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Starweaver

      Automation for Business

      Skills you'll gain: Automation, Business Process Automation, Robotic Process Automation, Process Analysis, Business Process Management, Business Technologies, Operational Analysis, Business Transformation, Return On Investment, Continuous Improvement Process, Change Management, Decision Making

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Illinois Tech

      Artificial Intelligence

      Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business, Technology Strategies, Market Intelligence, Emerging Technologies, Human Machine Interfaces, Deep Learning, Market Data, Productivity Software

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Generative AI: Prompt Engineering Basics: Board Infinity
    • Mind of the Universe - Genetic Privacy: should we be concerned?: Universiteit Leiden
    • Cyber Incident Response: Infosec
    • The Nature of Genius: Yale University
    • Data Privacy and Protection Standards: Coursera Instructor Network
    • GenAI for Product Managers: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Avoiding AI Harm: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
    • Ética, cultura y perspectivas globales: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Hacking COVID-19 — Course 1: Identifying a Deadly Pathogen: University of California San Diego
    • 活用希臘哲學 (Understanding the Greek Philosophy): National Taiwan University

    Why Learn Ethical Hacking?

    Ethical hacking involves simulating cyberattacks to uncover weaknesses before malicious hackers can exploit them. It's a critical part of cybersecurity, helping organizations strengthen their defenses and protect sensitive data. Learning ethical hacking can equip you with hands-on skills in penetration testing, network security, and threat analysis—supporting careers in IT security and ethical tech practices.

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