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Hacking Courses

Hacking courses can help you learn network security, penetration testing, ethical hacking techniques, and vulnerability assessment. You can build skills in threat analysis, incident response, and secure coding practices. Many courses introduce tools like Metasploit, Wireshark, and Burp Suite, that support testing and securing systems against potential attacks.


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Popular Hacking Courses and Certifications


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    University of Colorado System

    Hacking and Patching

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Application Security, Secure Coding, Exploitation techniques, Software Design Patterns, Vulnerability Assessments, Amazon Web Services, SQL, Operating Systems, C (Programming Language)

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Ethical Hacking with Metasploit, SQL & Crypto

    Skills you'll gain: Metasploit, Exploitation techniques, Penetration Testing, Database Management, Cryptography, Data Import/Export, MySQL, Vulnerability Scanning, Encryption, Brute-force attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Data Encryption Standard, SQL

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Ethical Hacking: Meterpreter, DNS & ICMP Attacks

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Metasploit, Penetration Testing, Exploitation techniques, Brute-force attacks, Cyber Security Assessment, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Security, Remote Access Systems, Network Protocols, Command-Line Interface, Network Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    Introduction to Ethical Hacking Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Policies, Data Ethics, Cyber Governance, Application Security, Cyber Risk, Computer Security, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Responsible AI

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    98 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cyber Security Assessment, Public Key Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Threat Modeling, Cryptography, Exploitation techniques, Security Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Encryption, Technical Writing, Human Factors (Security)

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux: Learn & Secure

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Scanning, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Analysis, Exploitation techniques, Linux, Virtual Machines, Operating Systems

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Multiple educators

    IBM and ISC2 Cybersecurity Specialist

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Digital Forensics, Network Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Penetration Testing, Cloud Services, Business Continuity, Cloud Deployment, Disaster Recovery, Security Controls, Generative AI, Configuration Management, Governance, Cybersecurity, Data Storage, Peripheral Devices, Application Security, Information Technology, Cryptography

    4.7
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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Hacking WEP/WPA/WPA2 Wi-Fi Networks Using Kali Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Brute-force attacks, General Networking, Network Security, Penetration Testing, Wireless Networks, Exploitation techniques, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Linux, Vulnerability Scanning, Linux Commands, Encryption, Network Analysis, Command-Line Interface, Virtual Machines

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Hands-on Hacking

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security Assessment, Active Directory, Web Applications, Brute-force attacks, Microsoft Windows, Cryptographic Protocols, Bash (Scripting Language), Command-Line Interface, Shell Script, Apache Tomcat, Scripting, Microsoft SQL Servers

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Capstone Project: Digital Marketing and Growth Hacking

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Advertising, Paid media, Presentations, Social Media Campaigns, Advertising Campaigns, Digital Marketing, Web Analytics, Search Engine Optimization, Content Strategy, LinkedIn, Content Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Target Audience, E-Commerce, Social Media Strategy, Smart Goals, Business Analysis, Market Analysis

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Kennesaw State University

    Managing Cybersecurity Incidents and Disasters

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Contingency Planning, Disaster Recovery, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Crisis Management, Cybersecurity, Business Continuity, Cyber Attacks, Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Data Management

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SAE Institute México

    Ethical Hacking

    Skills you'll gain: Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Scanning, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Network Security, Computer Networking, Network Protocols

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Hacking and Patching: University of Colorado System
  • Ethical Hacking with Metasploit, SQL & Crypto: EDUCBA
  • Ethical Hacking: Meterpreter, DNS & ICMP Attacks: EDUCBA
  • Introduction to Ethical Hacking Principles: SkillUp
  • Introduction to Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking: Johns Hopkins University
  • Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux: Learn & Secure: EDUCBA
  • IBM and ISC2 Cybersecurity Specialist: ISC2
  • Hacking WEP/WPA/WPA2 Wi-Fi Networks Using Kali Linux: Packt
  • Hands-on Hacking: Packt
  • Capstone Project: Digital Marketing and Growth Hacking: IBM

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