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      Dartmouth College

      Libertarian Free Will

      Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Creativity, Anatomy, Critical Thinking, Culture, Mindfulness, Liberal Arts, Physiology, Research, Psychology, Social Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Human Learning, Anthropology, Biology, Sociology, Systems Thinking, Cultural Diversity, Experimentation, Science and Research

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Starweaver

      AI Innovation & Product Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Business Process Modeling, Responsible AI, Business Process, Digital Transformation, Business Process Management, Business Process Improvement, Google Gemini, AI Product Strategy, Workflow Management, ChatGPT, Market Opportunities, Scalability, Product Management, Generative AI, Sustainable Development, Data Ethics, Sustainability Reporting, Prompt Engineering, AI Personalization, Automation

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

      Avoiding AI Harm

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, ChatGPT, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Social Justice, Artificial Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Validation, Informed Consent, Verification And Validation, Diversity and Inclusion, Mitigation, Algorithms, Data Science

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Kennesaw State University

      AI for Professional Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Business Correspondence, Target Audience, Business Communication, Strategic Communication, Business Writing, Social Media Content, Generative AI, Communication Strategies, Meeting Facilitation, Taking Meeting Minutes, Artificial Intelligence, Document Management

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Product Design and UX/UI Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, User Interface (UI), Usability, Design Thinking, User Interface (UI) Design, User Experience Design, Mockups, User Experience, Wireframing, Usability Testing, User Centered Design, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, Prototyping, User Research

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Justice and Equity in Technology Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Responsible AI, Disabilities, Innovation, Human Centered Design, Sustainable Systems, Policy Analysis, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Data Ethics, Social Sciences, Technology Strategies, Policy Development, Governance, Case Studies

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Duke University

      Developing Explainable AI (XAI)

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Neural Networks, Algorithms, Information Privacy, Decision Support Systems, Data Integrity

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Copenhagen

      Sustainable Development - Ideas and Imaginaries

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Socioeconomics, Systems Thinking, Social Sciences, Environmental Issue, Timelines, Environmental Policy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Political Sciences, Economics

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Arizona State University

      Decision-Making for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Creative Thinking, Problem Solving, Creative Problem-Solving, Strategic Decision-Making, Brainstorming, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Resourcefulness, Creativity, Curiosity, Strategic Thinking, Root Cause Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Risk Analysis, Innovation, Analytical Skills, Business Ethics, Analysis, Data Collection

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Prospectiva jurídica

      Skills you'll gain: Legal Research, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Research Methodologies, Systems Thinking, Social Sciences, Trend Analysis, Social Justice, Qualitative Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Creativity

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, Creative Problem-Solving, Machine Learning, Information Privacy, Critical Thinking

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      West Virginia University

      Forecasting, Budgeting, Territories, Evaluation and Legal/Ethical Issues

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Territory Management, Sales Management, Sales, Marketing Budgets, Business Ethics, Sales Strategy, Legal Risk, Forecasting, Budgeting, Performance Analysis, Pareto Chart, Market Analysis

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Libertarian Free Will: Dartmouth College
    • AI Innovation & Product Strategy: Starweaver
    • Avoiding AI Harm: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
    • AI for Professional Communication: Kennesaw State University
    • Product Design and UX/UI Fundamentals: Microsoft
    • Justice and Equity in Technology Policy: University of Michigan
    • Developing Explainable AI (XAI): Duke University
    • Sustainable Development - Ideas and Imaginaries: University of Copenhagen
    • Decision-Making for Everyone: Arizona State University
    • Prospectiva jurídica: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    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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