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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

    • U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Ancient Philosophy: Plato & His Predecessors

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Liberal Arts, Ethical Standards And Conduct, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Mathematics Education, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.6K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Michigan State University

      Become a Journalist: Report the News!

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Journalism, Media and Communications, Multimedia, Electronic Media, Report Writing, Investigation, Research, Storytelling, Peer Review, Content Creation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, International Relations, Data Collection, Oral Expression, Rapport Building, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Blogs, Photography, Writing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.7K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Cómo hacer una tesis

      Skills you'll gain: Writing, Research Design, Research Methodologies, Research Reports, Writing and Editing, Research, Science and Research, Qualitative Research, Timelines, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.7K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • E

      Eindhoven University of Technology

      Ethics, Technology and Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Ethical Standards And Conduct, Engineering Design Process, Business Ethics, Engineering Practices, Research, Value Engineering, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Risk Management Framework

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      812 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Pennsylvania

      What is Compliance?

      Skills you'll gain: Compliance Management, Compliance Training, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Legal Risk, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Compliance Reporting, Regulatory Requirements, Compliance Auditing, Risk Management, Operational Risk, Strategic Planning, Risk Analysis, Brand Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      C

      CertNexus

      Detect and Mitigate Ethical Risks

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Accountability, Risk Management, Operational Risk, Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Information Privacy, Risk Mitigation, Project Risk Management, Safety and Security, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Artificial Intelligence, Stakeholder Engagement, Machine Learning

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      93 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
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      G

      Google

      Use AI Responsibly

      Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Analysis, Generative AI, Critical Thinking

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      281 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • T

      The University of Edinburgh

      The Truth About Cats and Dogs

      Skills you'll gain: Behavior Management, Cultural Diversity, Scientific Methods, Non-Verbal Communication, General Science and Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Biology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      2.4K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      I

      IBM

      Cybersecurity Compliance Framework, Standards & Regulations

      Skills you'll gain: IT Service Management, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Cyber Risk, Data Ethics, Cyber Governance, NIST 800-53, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, ISO/IEC 27001, Security Management, Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Artificial Intelligence, Risk Management Framework, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Risk Management, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.4K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      MedCerts

      Professionalism in Allied Health

      Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Conflict Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Patient Education And Counseling, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Professionalism, Professional Development, Time Management, Emotional Intelligence, Teamwork, Interpersonal Communications, Conscientiousness, Communication, Trustworthiness, Compassion, Empathy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Medical Privacy, Medical Office Procedures

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      785 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado System

      Hacking and Patching

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Application Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Secure Coding, Software Design Patterns, Vulnerability Assessments, Amazon Web Services, SQL, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Operating Systems, Data Validation

      4
      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      275 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Michigan

      Ethics in Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Failure Analysis, Engineering Practices, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Ethics, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Safety Assurance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      76 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Ancient Philosophy: Plato & His Predecessors: University of Pennsylvania
    • Become a Journalist: Report the News!: Michigan State University
    • Cómo hacer una tesis: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Ethics, Technology and Engineering : Eindhoven University of Technology
    • What is Compliance?: University of Pennsylvania
    • Detect and Mitigate Ethical Risks: CertNexus
    • Use AI Responsibly: Google
    • The Truth About Cats and Dogs: The University of Edinburgh
    • Cybersecurity Compliance Framework, Standards & Regulations: IBM
    • Professionalism in Allied Health: MedCerts

    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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