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    University of Toronto

    GIS, Mapping, and Spatial Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, Spatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, GIS Software, Data Mapping, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Visualization, Metadata Management, Query Languages, Global Positioning Systems, Quantitative Research, Data Compilation, Typography, Data Manipulation, Data Storytelling, Data Modeling, Design Elements And Principles, Image Analysis

    4.8
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    3K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Scrimba

    Vibe Coding Essentials - Build Apps with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Anthropic Claude, Web Applications, Tool Calling, GitHub, Web Development, Real Time Data, Debugging, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), API Gateway, Servers, Prompt Engineering, Agentic systems, Video Game Development, Middleware, LLM Application, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    239 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Bioinformatics

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Dimensionality Reduction, Unsupervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Markov Model, Network Analysis, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Infectious Diseases, Statistical Analysis, Biology, Pharmacology, Algorithms, Machine Learning, Data Analysis Software, Data Mapping, Python Programming

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    1.3K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Empower School of Health

    Ethical Consideration in Digital Health

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Data Ethics, Medical Privacy, Responsible AI, Clinical Research Ethics, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Health Technology, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Information Privacy, Telehealth, Health Equity, Informed Consent, Data Security, Data Governance

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Generative KI-Apps heben Ihre Arbeit auf das nächste Level

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Generative AI, Google Workspace, Google Cloud Platform, Productivity Software, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Enterprise Security, Cloud Security

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EIT Digital

    Architecting Smart IoT Devices

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Hardware Design, Electronic Hardware, Threat Modeling, Systems Architecture, System Software, Debugging, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Internet Of Things, Application Security, General Networking, Wireless Networks, Operating Systems, Electrical Power, Performance Tuning

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    343 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Washington

    Programming Languages, Part A

    Skills you'll gain: Software Installation, Programming Principles, Other Programming Languages, Functional Design, Computer Programming, Ruby (Programming Language), Theoretical Computer Science, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computational Thinking

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

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    EDUCBA

    Administration of Red Hat Linux Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, File Systems, User Accounts, Linux Servers, Operating System Administration, Command-Line Interface, Shell Script, System Configuration, Open Source Technology, Disaster Recovery, Linux Commands, System Monitoring, Unix Commands, Identity and Access Management, Data Storage Technologies, Systems Administration, Web Servers

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Sustainable Cloud Development

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Development, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Applications, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Network Planning And Design, Software Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Performance Management, Data Management, DevOps, Data Storage, Performance Tuning, Maintainability, CI/CD, Data Centers, Resource Utilization, Capacity Management, Design Software, Generative AI

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Introducción a Data Science: Programación Estadística con R

    Skills you'll gain: R Programming, Statistical Programming, Ggplot2, Data Manipulation, Simulations, Statistical Software, Statistical Visualization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Processing, Graphing, Programming Principles, Scripting, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Structures, Software Installation, Package and Software Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Architecting with Google Kubernetes Engine

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Prompt Engineering, Containerization, Identity and Access Management, Cloud-Native Computing, CI/CD, Cloud Storage, Application Deployment, Cloud Management, Cloud Services, Virtual Machines, Scalability, Cloud Computing, Docker (Software), Application Development, Load Balancing, Generative AI Agents, Continuous Integration

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    SkillUp

    Intermediate Java Development: Spring, Databases, Deployment

    Skills you'll gain: Hibernate (Java), Object-Relational Mapping, CI/CD, Spring Boot, Restful API, Java Programming, Integration Testing, Continuous Integration, Database Development, Application Security, Java, Containerization, SQL, Databases, Application Frameworks, NoSQL, Docker (Software), Kubernetes, Test Driven Development (TDD), Object Oriented Design

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    34 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular software security courses

  • GIS, Mapping, and Spatial Analysis: University of Toronto
  • Vibe Coding Essentials - Build Apps with AI: Scrimba
  • Bioinformatics: University of California San Diego
  • Ethical Consideration in Digital Health: Empower School of Health
  • Generative KI-Apps heben Ihre Arbeit auf das nächste Level: Google Cloud
  • Architecting Smart IoT Devices: EIT Digital
  • Programming Languages, Part A: University of Washington
  • Administration of Red Hat Linux Systems: EDUCBA
  • Sustainable Cloud Development : Packt
  • Introducción a Data Science: Programación Estadística con R: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

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