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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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    Find the Best Ethical Hacking Course for Your Goals

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Computing, Ethics, and Society Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Cybersecurity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Information Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Information Technology, Media and Communications, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence, Social Studies, Algorithms, Data Collection

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      4.9
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Geneva

      Violence Against Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Health Care, Safety Assurance, Health Systems, Emergency Services, Community Health, Safety and Security, Crisis Intervention, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Emergency Response, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Security Awareness, Risk Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      80 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Strategic Communications in Technical Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Communication, Conflict Management, Presentations, Communication Strategies, Emotional Intelligence, Proposal Writing, Persuasive Communication, Active Listening, Technical Communication, Target Audience, Negotiation, Organizational Strategy, Intercultural Competence, Business Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Stakeholder Communications, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Strategic Thinking

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Programmatic Advertising

      Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Digital Advertising, Online Advertising, Advertising, Contextual Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Pay Per Click Advertising, Paid media, Media Buying, Media Planning, Google Analytics, Target Audience

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      68 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Utrecht University

      Responsible Conduct of Research

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Peer Review, Research, Higher Education, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      CertNexus

      Solve Business Problems with AI and Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Information Privacy, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Artificial Intelligence, Business Ethics, Business Solutions, Machine Learning Algorithms, Risk Mitigation, Data-Driven Decision-Making

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      88 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Scrimba

      Intro to AI Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, OpenAI, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Application Programming Interface (API), Large Language Modeling, Image Analysis, Computer Programming, Key Management, Safety and Security

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      83 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Leadership and Influence

      Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Negotiation, Leadership, Persuasive Communication, Business Leadership, Leadership Development, Communication, Professional Development, Conflict Management, Initiative and Leadership, Constructive Feedback, Lifelong Learning, Empowerment, Organizational Leadership, People Development, Willingness To Learn, Personal Integrity, Decision Making, Branding, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      69 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidade Estadual de Campinas

      Alfabetização Midiática, Informacional e Diálogo Intercultural - UNESCO e UNICAMP

      Skills you'll gain: Media and Communications, Cultural Diversity, Content Creation, Web Content, Electronic Media, Journalism, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Multimedia, Research, Information Management, Working With Children, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      88 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Edureka

      Learn Generative AI with LLMs

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Computer Vision, Text Mining, Microsoft Copilot, Natural Language Processing, OpenAI, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Prompt Engineering, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Tensorflow, Machine Learning Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Ethics, Predictive Modeling

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Politecnico di Milano

      Being a researcher (in Information Science and Technology)

      Skills you'll gain: Research, Science and Research, Research Methodologies, Research Design, Scientific Methods, Program Evaluation, Qualitative Research, Peer Review, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Verification And Validation, Innovation, Grant Writing, Intellectual Property

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      190 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Intro to Analytic Thinking, Data Science, and Data Mining

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Mining, Analytics, Data Science, Big Data, Data Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, Business Intelligence, Predictive Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Visualization Software, Data Processing

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      154 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Computing, Ethics, and Society Foundations: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Violence Against Healthcare: University of Geneva
    • Strategic Communications in Technical Organizations: Johns Hopkins University
    • Programmatic Advertising: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Responsible Conduct of Research: Utrecht University
    • Solve Business Problems with AI and Machine Learning: CertNexus
    • Intro to AI Engineering: Scrimba
    • Leadership and Influence: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Alfabetização Midiática, Informacional e Diálogo Intercultural - UNESCO e UNICAMP: Universidade Estadual de Campinas
    • Learn Generative AI with LLMs: Edureka

    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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