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Certified Ethical Hacker Certificate

Build on Your Career in Ethical Hacking

4-6 Months*

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What can a Certified Ethical Hacker Certificate do for you?

As cyberattacks grow more advanced, the demand for experts who can identify and protect against system vulnerabilities has never been greater. Organizations across all sectors are under constant threat from malicious individuals looking to exploit weaknesses in their networks, systems, and applications.
The Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) program prepares you to proactively assess network systems, identify security vulnerabilities, and implement effective countermeasures. With a blend of online instruction and immersive hands-on labs aligned to CEH certification objectives, you’ll build the practical skills and knowledge required to pass the CEH exam and strengthen cybersecurity across diverse digital landscapes.

Becoming a Qualified Certified Ethical Hacker

The 100% online Certified Ethical Hacker certification course at Arcadia University allows you to build upon your career in information technology and security.

Key Program Topics

The Certified Ethical Hacker course covers a variety of topics, including some of the following:

Ethical Hacking

Footprinting and Reconnaissance

Scanning Networks

Wireless Security

Crytography

Malware and Sniffing

Skills-Based Labs and Activities

Throughout the course, you will experience some of the following skills-based labs and activities, including:
  • Mirroring sites with HTTrack
  • Using Zenmap and OpenVAS
  • Exploiting Windows 7 Using Metasploit
  • Cracking a Linux Password Using John the Ripper
  • Using the SET Tool
  • Attacking a Website Using XSS Injection

Is a Career as a Ethical Hacker Right for You?

Take the Arcadia University “Ethical Hacker Certificate Readiness Quiz”

This fun, online quiz takes just 3 minutes to complete and provides you with a personalized report to find out if a short-term online certificate is right for you. The report identifies your strengths and social style, plus the training and positions you’re best suited for.

What Can You Do with a Certified Ethical Hacker Certification?

A Certified Ethical Hacker Certification can help you safeguard companies and organizations from security risks and hackers.

Careers to Explore

As a graduate of this program, you may find employment as a:
  • Cybersecurity Consultant
  • Security Analyst
  • Network Security Engineer
  • Ethical Hacker (Penetration Tester)
  • Information Security Manager
  • Incident Responder

Demand is High for Information Security Analysts

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 33% increase in employment for computer support specialists between 2023 and 2033, with a median annual salary of $124,910 in 2024.**

Optional Volunteer Externship Opportunity

If you complete the Certified Ethical Hacker course, you are eligible to participate in an optional volunteer externship opportunity with a local company, agency, or organization whose work aligns with this area of study, allowing you to gain valuable hands-on experience.  As you progress through the program, an Externship Coordinator will contact you to coordinate your placement.

Note: Additional documentation, including health records, immunizations, drug screening, criminal background checks, etc., may be required by the externship facility.

Get Certified as a Certified Ethical Hacker & Become a Top Standout to Employers

Upon completing the Certified Ethical Hacker Course, you will be ready to assume roles in IT security. The program is accredited by:
EC-Council
Certified Ethical Hacker (C|EH) Exam
Additionally, you will be fully prepared to take the certification exam essential for ethical hackers.
You will receive a complimentary voucher for each of these certification exams.

How Much Does the Certified Ethical Hacker Certification Cost?

$2,000
Total Tuition

Frequently Asked Questions

The CEH certification validates your expertise in ethical hacking techniques and methodologies. An ethical hacker legally infiltrates systems and networks to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses before malicious attackers can exploit them, which improves an organization's security posture.

To get certified as an ethical hacker, you must pass the EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) exam. This ethical hacking certification training course is specifically designed to prepare you for this exam, covering all critical domains, providing hands-on training, and ensuring you have the knowledge and skills necessary to pass.

While the course provides comprehensive training, it is generally recommended that participants have a foundational understanding of networking, operating systems (Windows and Linux), and basic cybersecurity concepts. However, the hands-on approach and structured learning can help motivated beginners grasp the material.

This course provides hands-on training in real-world cyber attack simulations, focusing on:

  • Ethical hacking 
  • Footprinting and Reconnaissance 
  • Wireless Security 
  • Malware

You'll develop practical skills in penetration testing and vulnerability assessment.

Yes, this Certified Ethical Hacker course provides crucial foundational knowledge and practical tools for aspiring cybersecurity analysts. You'll gain valuable skills in vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, and understanding attacker methodologies, which are essential for a cybersecurity analyst role.

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*Program length when completed in normal time.
**https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/computer-support-specialists.htm
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