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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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      Packt

      Web Security, Social Engineering & External Attacks

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Application Security, Network Security, Security Awareness, Malware Protection, Vulnerability Assessments, Secure Coding, Web Applications, Javascript

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Web Analytics and SEO, Search Engine Optimization, Content Marketing, Web Analytics, Blogs, Search Engine Marketing, Content Creation, MarTech, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Content Development and Management, Digital Marketing, Growth Strategies, Content Strategy, Market Research

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

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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, Financial Planning, Regulatory Compliance, Relationship Building, Risk Modeling, Legal Risk, ChatGPT, Mobile Development, Human Computer Interaction

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

      Building Generative AI Capabilities

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Business Marketing, Customer Relationship Management, Customer experience improvement, MarTech, Business Strategy, Change Management, Competitive Intelligence, Information Privacy, Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, Business Ethics

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      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      Advanced SHRM Competencies and Knowledge

      Skills you'll gain: Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Recruitment Strategies, Human Resource Strategy, Leadership Development, HR Tech, Organizational Change, Communication, Strategic Leadership, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Organizational Effectiveness, Innovation, Team Building, Change Management, Employee Onboarding, Decision Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Legal Research

      Skills you'll gain: Legal Strategy, Legal Research, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Legal Risk, Litigation Support, Legal Writing, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Predictive Modeling, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Explainable Machine Learning (XAI)

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Python Programming, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Image Analysis, Machine Learning, Scatter Plots, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Deep Learning, Predictive Analytics, Artificial Neural Networks

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Data Processing and Optimization with Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Generative AI, Microsoft Copilot, Data Quality, Data Cleansing, Data Processing, Data Synthesis, Data Transformation, Data Integrity, Feature Engineering, Data Validation, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy

      3.6
      Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Macquarie University

      Digital Forensics

      Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Investigation, Mobile Security, File Systems, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Data Ethics, Data Integrity, File Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Response, Disaster Recovery, Malware Protection, Data Storage, Network Analysis, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Mac OS

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Strategies for Effective Engagement

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications, Systems Thinking, Communication Strategies, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute

      Optimizing Machine Learning Performance

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Business Operations, Machine Learning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Operational Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Business Strategy, Production Planning, Data Maintenance, Maintainability, Risk Mitigation, Performance Metric, Systems Integration, Stakeholder Communications

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

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      Starweaver

      Strategic Public Relations Planning

      Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Public Relations, Strategic Communication, Corporate Communications, Crisis Management, Marketing and Public Relations, Media Relations, Persuasive Communication, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Budgets, Persona Development, Campaign Management, Social Media, Stakeholder Management, Content Strategy, Business Technologies, Technology Strategies, Teamwork, Generative AI Agents, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.9
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Web Security, Social Engineering & External Attacks: Packt
    • Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing: IBM
    • Artificial Intelligence in Finance and Wealth Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Building Generative AI Capabilities: University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
    • Advanced SHRM Competencies and Knowledge: Board Infinity
    • GenAI for Legal Research: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Explainable Machine Learning (XAI): Duke University
    • Data Processing and Optimization with Generative AI: Microsoft
    • Digital Forensics: Macquarie University
    • Strategies for Effective Engagement : University of Colorado Boulder

    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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