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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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      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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      University of Lausanne

      Doping : Sports, Organizations and Sciences

      Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Social Sciences, Culture, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Sociology, Psychosocial Assessments, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Arbitration, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      366 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      56 reviews

      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: Ancient History, European History, Liberal Arts, Research, Political Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Scientific Methods

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      244 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      American Museum of Natural History

      Genetics and Society: A Course for Educators

      Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, General Science and Research, Healthcare Ethics, Scientific Methods, Education and Training, Life Sciences, Engineering Practices, Teaching, General Medicine, Social Sciences, Biology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Intellectual Property, Medical Privacy, Food and Beverage

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      169 reviews

      Mixed · 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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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      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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      31 reviews

      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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      20 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Responsible AI for Developers

      Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Google Cloud Platform, Personally Identifiable Information, Artificial Intelligence, Data Security, Cloud Security, Applied Machine Learning, Safety and Security, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Encryption, Analysis, Data Quality, Data Validation, Technical Communication, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Analysis

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Advanced Cybersecurity Topics

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Application Security, Operating Systems, Vulnerability Assessments, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Malware Protection, Security Controls, Vulnerability Management, Computer Architecture

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Química, guerra y ética

      Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, General Science and Research, International Relations, Environmental Regulations, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Public Safety and National Security, Safety and Security, Ancient History

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      246 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      École Polytechnique

      Comment rédiger et publier un article scientifique (Enseignement par projet)

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Journals, Writing, Scientific Methods, Research, Research Methodologies, Editing, Proofreading, Document Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Qualitative Research

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      123 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Data Privacy and Protection Standards: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Doping : Sports, Organizations and Sciences: University of Lausanne
    • 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
    • Genetics and Society: A Course for Educators: American Museum of Natural History
    • Avoiding AI Harm: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
    • Artificial Intelligence: Illinois Tech
    • Automation for Business: Starweaver
    • Responsible AI for Developers: Google Cloud
    • Advanced Cybersecurity Topics: Johns Hopkins 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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