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      LearnKartS

      Docker Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Microservices, DevOps, Application Deployment, Cloud-Native Computing, Software Architecture, Enterprise Application Management, Linux Administration, CI/CD, Virtualization, Command-Line Interface

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      IBM AI Enterprise Workflow

      Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Data Ethics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Data Presentation, Tensorflow, Application Deployment, Dimensionality Reduction, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Probability Distribution, Apache Spark, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Supervised Learning, Data Visualization Software, Data Pipelines, Design Thinking, Unit Testing, Data Science, Machine Learning, Python Programming

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      343 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      ISC2

      Risk Identification, Monitoring, and Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Risk Management, Continuous Monitoring, Operational Risk, Threat Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Business Risk Management, Cyber Risk, Vulnerability Management, Security Controls, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Compliance Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Technical Communication, Network Monitoring, Network Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      CertNexus

      Promote the Ethical Use of Data-Driven Technologies

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Emerging Technologies, Business Ethics, Big Data, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Artificial Intelligence

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      272 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Algorithms for Searching, Sorting, and Indexing

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Pseudocode, Computational Thinking, Analysis, Big Data, Probability & Statistics, Computer Programming, Python Programming

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      510 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Web Application Technologies and Django

      Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), HTML and CSS, Model View Controller, Application Deployment, Application Frameworks, Web Applications, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Servers, SQL, Databases, Network Protocols, Python Programming

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.9K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Arduino y algunas aplicaciones

      Skills you'll gain: Electronics, Electronic Components, Programming Principles, Prototyping, Automation, Software Installation, Electronic Hardware, Embedded Systems, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Development Environment

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      629 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Meta

      Database Structures and Management with MySQL

      Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Database Management, Stored Procedure, Database Design, Database Systems, Relational Databases, SQL, Database Development, Database Administration, Query Languages, Data Management, Data Integrity, Data Validation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      533 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Deep Teaching Solutions

      Uncommon Sense Teaching

      Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Critical Thinking, Classroom Management, Stress Management, Instructional Strategies, Teaching, Education and Training, Student Engagement, Differentiated Instruction, Learning Strategies, Pedagogy, Lecturing, Human Learning, Learning Theory, Special Education, Stress First Aid, Time Management, Education Software and Technology, Discussion Facilitation, Learning Management Systems

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      747 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Financial Acumen for Non-Financial Managers

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Reporting, Financial Acumen, Financial Data, Financial Statements, Income Statement, Financial Analysis, Risk Analysis, Cash Flows, Predictive Analytics, Financial Forecasting, Balance Sheet, Performance Measurement, Business Metrics, Financial Planning, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Risk Management, Performance Analysis, Business Modeling

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      973 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Peking University

      操作系统原理(Operating Systems)

      Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Operating Systems, System Programming, OS Process Management, Real-Time Operating Systems, Data Storage, Computer Systems, Unix, Linux, Microsoft Windows, Virtualization, Algorithms

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      363 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Leeds

      An Introduction to Programming using Python

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Scripting, Automation, Scripting Languages, Algorithms, Debugging, Development Environment

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      75 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Docker Fundamentals: LearnKartS
    • IBM AI Enterprise Workflow: IBM
    • Risk Identification, Monitoring, and Analysis: ISC2
    • Promote the Ethical Use of Data-Driven Technologies: CertNexus
    • Algorithms for Searching, Sorting, and Indexing: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Web Application Technologies and Django: University of Michigan
    • Arduino y algunas aplicaciones: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Database Structures and Management with MySQL: Meta
    • Uncommon Sense Teaching: Deep Teaching Solutions
    • Financial Acumen for Non-Financial Managers: University of Pennsylvania

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