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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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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Computing, Ethics, and Society

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Responsible AI, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cybersecurity, Diversity Awareness, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, Medical Privacy, Information Privacy, Machine Learning, Media and Communications, Automation, Cultural Diversity, Personally Identifiable Information, Workplace inclusivity, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Emerging Technologies

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      IBM

      Generative AI: Impact, Considerations, and Ethical Issues

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Risking, Business Ethics, Legal Risk, Socioeconomics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Information Privacy, Automation, Workforce Development, Accountability

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      SkillsBooster Academy

      ChatGPT, Midjourney, Gemini, DeepSeek: Marketing Tools

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Marketing, AI Personalization, ChatGPT, Strategic Marketing, Content Marketing, Web Analytics and SEO, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Digital Marketing, Persona Development, Social Media Campaigns, Content Creation, Automation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Analytics, Graphic and Visual Design, Creativity, Natural Language Processing, Personal Development

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Stanford University

      Writing in the Sciences

      Skills you'll gain: Grant Writing, Peer Review, Technical Writing, Technical Communication, Writing, Journals, Scientific Methods, Editing, Grammar, Research, Proofreading, Healthcare Ethics, Media and Communications

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

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      SkillUp

      AI Ethics for the Workplace

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Business Ethics, Personally Identifiable Information, Artificial Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Workplace inclusivity, Human Resource Policies, Data Security, Information Privacy, Data Governance, Productivity Software, Accountability, Risk Control, Risk Analysis, Continuous Monitoring

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of the Arts London

      Creative AI: Text and Transformations

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, OpenAI, Writing and Editing, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Methods, Responsible AI, Natural Language Processing, Writing, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Ethics, Deep Learning

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Infosec

      Cyber Incident Response

      Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Endpoint Detection and Response, Threat Management, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Hunting, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Assessment, Event Monitoring, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Data Security, Business Continuity, Network Analysis, Analysis

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Ethics in the Age of AI

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Predictive Modeling, OpenAI, Algorithms, Data Collection, Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Information Privacy, Artificial Intelligence, Game Theory, Large Language Modeling, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Personally Identifiable Information, Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning Algorithms, Analytical Skills, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Analysis, Risk Modeling

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      Starweaver

      Grow with AI: Your AI-driven Growth Marketing strategy

      Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Marketing Strategies, Email Marketing, Growth Strategies, Marketing Automation, MarTech, Marketing Analytics, Customer Engagement, Lead Generation, Customer experience improvement, Customer Retention, Business Ethics

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      AI, Empathy & Ethics

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Neural Networks, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Network Model, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Policy Development

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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, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Information Privacy, Informed Consent, Personally Identifiable Information, Accountability, Generative AI Agents, Data Governance, Data Collection, Algorithms

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      Vanderbilt University

      Prompt Engineering for Law

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Legal Technology, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, AI Personalization, Legal Strategy, Personalized Service, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, Legal Research, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Expense Management, Creative Thinking, Productivity Software

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Computing, Ethics, and Society: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Generative AI: Impact, Considerations, and Ethical Issues: IBM
    • ChatGPT, Midjourney, Gemini, DeepSeek: Marketing Tools: SkillsBooster Academy
    • Writing in the Sciences: Stanford University
    • AI Ethics for the Workplace: SkillUp
    • Creative AI: Text and Transformations: University of the Arts London
    • Cyber Incident Response: Infosec
    • Ethics in the Age of AI: LearnQuest
    • Grow with AI: Your AI-driven Growth Marketing strategy : Starweaver
    • AI, Empathy & Ethics: University of California, Santa Cruz

    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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