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      University of Amsterdam

      Media ethics & governance

      Skills you'll gain: Ethical Standards And Conduct, Media and Communications, Business Ethics, Research, Governance, Journalism, Data Ethics, Advertising, Case Studies

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Amsterdam

      Quantitative Methods

      Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Research Design, Sampling (Statistics), Science and Research, Research, Research Methodologies, Surveys, Quantitative Research, Social Sciences, Experimentation, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.7
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universiteit Leiden

      De-Mystifying Mindfulness

      Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Self-Awareness, Mental Health, Social Justice, Psychology, Cultural Diversity, Environment and Resource Management, Critical Thinking, Trauma Care, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Career Readiness & Leadership Skills in the Modern Workplace

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Emotional Intelligence, Interviewing Skills, Non-Verbal Communication, Executive Presence, Leadership Development, Conflict Management, Business Ethics, Case Studies, Team Management, Team Leadership, Relationship Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Empathy, Leadership, Self-Awareness, Workforce Planning, Professional Networking, Business Communication, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      970 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Global Impact: Business Ethics

      Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Cultural Sensitivity, Decision Making, Sustainable Business, Cultural Diversity, International Relations, Corporate Strategy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      509 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Sydney

      Information & Digital Literacy for University Success

      Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Information Management, Research, Digital Communications, Productivity, Document Management, Personal Integrity, Technical Communication, Computer Literacy, Education Software and Technology, Reliability, Literacy, Organizational Skills, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Intellectual Property

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

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      Pearson

      Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS): Unit 1

      Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Threat Modeling, Kubernetes, Threat Management, Cloud-Native Computing, Public Key Infrastructure, Infrastructure Security, Threat Detection, Application Security, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Cloud Applications

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Cómo hacer una tesis

      Skills you'll gain: Writing, Research Design, Research Methodologies, Research, Case Studies, Academic Advising, Qualitative Research, Style Guides, Timelines, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      SkillsBooster Academy

      AI Agents 101: Tools for Marketing & Business

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Marketing Strategies, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Strategic Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Agentic systems, Content Development and Management, Digital Marketing, Content Creation, Automation, Business Ethics, Customer experience improvement, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Content Management, Creativity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Interactive Data Visualization

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      English for Journalism

      Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Research, Interviewing Skills, Vocabulary, Media and Communications, Grammar, Writing and Editing, Electronic Media, Digital Publishing, English Language, Storytelling, Editing, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Generative AI-Powered Solutions for Modern Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Documentation, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Resource Utilization, Patient Flow, Lean Methodologies, Operational Efficiency, Data Ethics, Health Care Administration, Operations Management, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Informed Consent, Clinical Research Ethics, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Medical Privacy, Healthcare Ethics, Generative AI Agents, Telehealth, Health Informatics

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Pearson

      Practical Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Unit 4

      Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, Cloud Security, Patch Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Cloud Computing, Application Security, Internet Of Things, Infrastructure Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Cloud Services, Continuous Monitoring

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Media ethics & governance: University of Amsterdam
    • Quantitative Methods: University of Amsterdam
    • De-Mystifying Mindfulness: Universiteit Leiden
    • Career Readiness & Leadership Skills in the Modern Workplace: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Global Impact: Business Ethics: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Information & Digital Literacy for University Success: The University of Sydney
    • Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS): Unit 1: Pearson
    • Cómo hacer una tesis: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • AI Agents 101: Tools for Marketing & Business: SkillsBooster Academy
    • English for Journalism: University of Pennsylvania

    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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