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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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      Council on Foreign Relations

      Climate Change and Global Affairs

      Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Policy, Energy and Utilities, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Environment, Sustainable Development, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Emerging Technologies, International Relations, Sustainable Technologies, Diplomacy, Market Dynamics, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Regulations, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Governance, Tax

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      A Technical Leader's Qualities and Effectiveness

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Technical Management, Engineering Management, Negotiation, Mentorship, Leadership, Courage, Growth Mindedness, Business Leadership, Team Leadership, Office Management, Collaboration, Professional Development, Visionary, Personal Development, Accountability, Positivity, Resilience

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnQuest

      Incident Management and Continuous Improvement

      Skills you'll gain: Incident Management, Incident Response, Security Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Continuous Monitoring, Infrastructure Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Telecommuting, Threat Modeling, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Controls, Security Strategy, Problem Management, Security Awareness, Employee Engagement

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Essence of Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Leadership Studies, Leadership, Leadership Development, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Professional Networking, Public Administration, Political Sciences, Governance, Social Sciences, Community Development

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Computer Support Specialists (IT Support)

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Desktop Support, Generative AI, Technical Support and Services, End User Training and Support, System Support, Prompt Engineering Tools, Technical Support, Product Support, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, Automation

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      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Davis

      Digital Thinking: Frameworks For Our Digital Reality

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Data Ethics, Machine Learning, OpenAI, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Technology Strategies, Technology Solutions, ChatGPT, Business Ethics, Emerging Technologies, Sociology, Social Sciences, Business Technologies, Blockchain, Generative AI Agents, Algorithms, Social Media, Innovation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      AI in Digital Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Data Ethics, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Customer Engagement, Marketing Analytics, Content Marketing, Generative AI, Social Media Marketing, Customer experience improvement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Marketing Automation, Social Media, Customer Insights, Business Ethics, Predictive Analytics

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Healthcare Leadership for Climate Change

      Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Health Equity, Design Thinking, Professional Development, Environmental Issue, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Advocacy, Community Organizing, Leadership, Sustainable Systems, Leadership Development, Social Determinants Of Health, Personal Development, Environmental Science, Health Education, Environment and Resource Management, Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Development, Physical Science, Energy and Utilities

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Theories of Public Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Advocacy, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Environmental Policy, Social Justice, Public Administration, Program Evaluation, Communication Planning, Strategic Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Behavioral Economics, Governance

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Leadership and Management, Decision Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Ethics, Emotional Intelligence, Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development, Waterfall Methodology, Motivational Skills, Team Motivation, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Self-Awareness

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      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Business Analysts: Faster Insights

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Business Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Business Analytics, Stakeholder Management, Business Process, Business Intelligence, Business Process Improvement, Analytics, Generative AI, Data Processing, Data Visualization Software

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      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, Sustainable Development, World History, Climate Change Adaptation, Liberal Arts, Culture, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Advocacy, Climate Change Mitigation, 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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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular ethical hacking courses

    • Climate Change and Global Affairs: Council on Foreign Relations
    • A Technical Leader's Qualities and Effectiveness: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Incident Management and Continuous Improvement: LearnQuest
    • Essence of Leadership : O.P. Jindal Global University
    • GenAI for Computer Support Specialists (IT Support): Coursera Instructor Network
    • Digital Thinking: Frameworks For Our Digital Reality: University of California, Davis
    • AI in Digital Marketing: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Healthcare Leadership for Climate Change: Duke University
    • Theories of Public Policy: O.P. Jindal Global University
    • 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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