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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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    IBM

    Exploitation and Penetration Testing with Metasploit

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Network Security, Vulnerability, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Information Systems Security, Data Persistence, Virtual Machines

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Advanced Exploitation and Scripting Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Exploitation techniques, Scripting, Brute-force attacks, Python Programming, Command-Line Interface, Program Development, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Data Persistence, Debugging

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Exploit Development, Malware, & Defensive Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Exploit development, Penetration Testing, Malware Protection, Network Monitoring, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Scanning, Network Security, Network Protocols, Network Analysis, Scripting, Remote Access Systems, Python Programming

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Web Hacker's Toolbox - Tools Used by Successful Hackers

    Skills you'll gain: Security Testing, Penetration Testing, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Application Security, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Assessments, Test Tools, Web Applications, SQL, Databases

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Cybersecurity in Healthcare (Hospitals & Care Centres)

    Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Human Factors (Security), Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, Cyber Risk, Computer Security Awareness Training, Patient Safety, Malware Protection, Encryption, Health Technology, Data Security, Information Privacy, Digital Communications

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    399 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Cyber Security for Absolute Beginners – Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cyber Security Policies, Brute-force attacks, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Security Controls, Security Awareness, Firewall, Multi-Factor Authentication, Encryption

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SAE Institute México

    Ethical Hacking Parte 2

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Metasploit, Vulnerability Scanning, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Assessments, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Security Assessment, Virtual Environment, Network Analysis, Command-Line Interface, Virtual Machines, Linux Commands

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Alex Genadinik

    Viral Marketing And Growth Hacking With Content Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Content Marketing, Copywriting, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Social Media, Content Strategy, Drive Engagement, Promotional Strategies, Customer Engagement

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Sales Enablement, Innovation, and Growth Hacking

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Enablement, Sales Strategy, Lead Generation, Sales Training, Sales Process, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Sales Prospecting, Global Marketing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing Automation, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Digital Media Strategy, AI Personalization, Content Creation, Video Production

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Practical Cyber Hacking Skills for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Incident Response, Firewall, Vulnerability Scanning, Network Protocols, Brute-force attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, Malware Protection, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Linux Commands

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux: Analyze & Defend

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Malware Protection, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Exploitation techniques, Cybersecurity, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Vulnerability Assessments, Human Factors (Security), Network Analysis, Command-Line Interface

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    15 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Intermediate Ethical Hacking Hands-on Training

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Metasploit, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Network Protocols, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Exploitation techniques, Brute-force attacks, Windows PowerShell, Active Directory, Network Security, Network Analysis, Microsoft Windows, Wireless Networks, Scripting, Virtual Environment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Exploitation and Penetration Testing with Metasploit: IBM
  • Advanced Exploitation and Scripting Techniques: Packt
  • Exploit Development, Malware, & Defensive Strategies: Packt
  • Web Hacker's Toolbox - Tools Used by Successful Hackers: Packt
  • Cybersecurity in Healthcare (Hospitals & Care Centres): Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Cyber Security for Absolute Beginners – Part 1: Packt
  • Ethical Hacking Parte 2: SAE Institute México
  • Viral Marketing And Growth Hacking With Content Marketing: Alex Genadinik
  • Sales Enablement, Innovation, and Growth Hacking: LearnQuest
  • Practical Cyber Hacking Skills for Beginners: Packt

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