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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 Michigan

      ChatGPT Teach-Out

      Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Large Language Modeling, Natural Language Processing, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Machine Learning, Economics, Social Sciences, Information Privacy

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      65 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Generalized Linear Models and Nonparametric Regression

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Modeling, R Programming, Data Analysis, Data Ethics, Advanced Analytics, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Machine Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Statistical Inference, Probability Distribution, Linear Algebra, Calculus

      Build toward a degree

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Yale University

      Christianity & Ecology

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Social Justice, Environment and Resource Management, World History, Cultural Responsiveness, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Advocacy, Anthropology

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Data Science with R

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, R Programming, Web Scraping, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Data Science, Ggplot2, Data Wrangling, Data Analysis, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Manipulation, Statistical Programming, Data Integrity, Data Import/Export, Data Transformation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Collection, Data Cleansing, Data Quality, Version Control

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      When Disaster Meets Conflict

      Skills you'll gain: Policy Development, Conflict Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Policy Analysis, Emergency Response, International Relations, Community Development, Risk Management, Research, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      75 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Writing Skills for University Success

      Skills you'll gain: Writing, Research, Grammar, Editing, Intellectual Property, Organizational Skills, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      60 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Foundations of Professional Identity

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Development, Business Ethics, Professionalism, Decision Making, Strong Work Ethic, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Trustworthiness, Personal Development, Communication, Problem Solving, Self-Awareness, Conflict Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      62 reviews

      Beginner · 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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      87 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Front-End Developers

      Skills you'll gain: Front-End Web Development, Data Ethics, Generative AI, ChatGPT, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Prompt Engineering, Software Documentation, Test Automation, HTML and CSS, Microsoft Copilot, Responsive Web Design

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Applications of Copilot in the Workplace

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Marketing Automation, Customer experience improvement, Generative AI, Business Process Automation, Self Service Technologies, Sales Process, Sales Strategy, Customer Service, Marketing Analytics, Return On Investment, Automation, Lead Generation, Natural Language Processing, Critical Thinking

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      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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      Northeastern University

      Responsible AI for Mental Health

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Mental Health, Artificial Intelligence, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Natural Language Processing, Healthcare Ethics, Psychotherapy, Patient Assistance, Mental Health Therapies, Information Privacy, Diversity Awareness, Data Security, Risk Mitigation

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • ChatGPT Teach-Out: University of Michigan
    • Generalized Linear Models and Nonparametric Regression: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Christianity & Ecology: Yale University
    • Data Science with R: Duke University
    • When Disaster Meets Conflict: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Writing Skills for University Success: University of California, Irvine
    • Foundations of Professional Identity: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Technical Deep Dive with Incident Response Tools: Infosec
    • GenAI for Front-End Developers: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Applications of Copilot in the Workplace: Microsoft

    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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