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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

      The Science of Generosity: Do Good...Feel Good

      Skills you'll gain: Compassion, Philanthropy, Positivity, Empathy, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Self-Awareness, Culture, Decision Making, Goal Setting, Planning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • K

      Kennesaw State University

      AI for Professional Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Business Correspondence, Target Audience, Business Communication, Strategic Communication, Business Writing, Social Media Content, Communication, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Communication Strategies, Meeting Facilitation, Content Creation, Writing, Social Media, Taking Meeting Minutes, Artificial Intelligence, Document Management

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Artificial Intelligence in Finance and Wealth Management

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Wealth Management, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning, Financial Services, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Learning Management Systems, Artificial Intelligence, FinTech, Data Mining, Investment Management, Regulatory Compliance, Financial Planning, Relationship Building, Risk Modeling, Legal Risk, ChatGPT, Mobile Development, Human Computer Interaction

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Artificial Intelligence Privacy and Convenience

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Integrity, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Data Security, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Ethics, Vulnerability Assessments, Data Governance, Small Data, Decision Making

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      90 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Advanced Topics in Artificial Intelligence

      Skills you'll gain: Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Infrastructure, Analytics

      Build toward a degree

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Michigan

      Leveraging Generative AI for Social Impact Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Workflow Management, Service Improvement, Resource Utilization, ChatGPT, Customer experience improvement, Business Process Automation, Capacity Planning, Artificial Intelligence, Content Creation, Business Ethics, Automation, Data Management

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      Building Trust: Ethics for AI-powered Chatbots

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Artificial Intelligence, Information Privacy, Machine Learning, Personally Identifiable Information, Accountability, Generative AI Agents, Data Governance, Algorithms

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Illinois Tech

      Leadership & Organization Design

      Skills you'll gain: Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Organizational Change, Decision Making, Cultural Diversity, Conflict Management, Business Leadership, Team Management, Leadership, Virtual Teams, Organizational Development, Cultural Sensitivity, Organizational Structure, Diversity and Inclusion, Influencing, Human Resource Strategy, Business Ethics, Team Motivation, Negotiation, Business Communication

      Build toward a degree

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Infosec

      Technical Deep Dive with Incident Response Tools

      Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Operations, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Data Security, Network Analysis, Malware Protection, Vulnerability Assessments

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      86 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Team Leadership, Leadership, Trustworthiness, Initiative and Leadership, Relationship Building, Waterfall Methodology, Project Management, Self-Awareness, Business Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      77 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Akamai Technologies, Inc.

      Introduction to IT Security

      Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Incident Response, Network Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Authentications, Vulnerability Assessments, Encryption, Firewall, Identity and Access Management, Hardening, Threat Detection, Disaster Recovery, Public Key Infrastructure, Mobile Security, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
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      West Virginia University

      Forecasting, Budgeting, Territories, Evaluation and Legal/Ethical Issues

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Territory Management, Sales Management, Sales, Marketing Budgets, Business Ethics, Sales Strategy, Legal Risk, Forecasting, Budgeting, Performance Analysis, Pareto Chart, Market Analysis

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      58 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • The Science of Generosity: Do Good...Feel Good: University of Pennsylvania
    • AI for Professional Communication: Kennesaw State University
    • Artificial Intelligence in Finance and Wealth Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Artificial Intelligence Privacy and Convenience: LearnQuest
    • Advanced Topics in Artificial Intelligence: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Leveraging Generative AI for Social Impact Organizations: University of Michigan
    • Building Trust: Ethics for AI-powered Chatbots: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Leadership & Organization Design: Illinois Tech
    • Technical Deep Dive with Incident Response Tools: Infosec
    • Leadership: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    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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