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      Edureka

      GitHub Copilot: The AI Pair Programmer for Coding

      Skills you'll gain: Development Environment, Program Development, Computer Programming Tools

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      72 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SkillUp

      Enterprise Data Integration, Governance and Architecture

      Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Data Migration, Data Governance, Extract, Transform, Load, Cloud Storage, Data Management, Data Integration, Data Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Data Storage, Data Modeling, Data Quality, Personally Identifiable Information, Incident Response, Security Controls, Information Privacy, Data Infrastructure, Data Warehousing, Threat Detection, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      47 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Board Infinity

      Cisco Cybersecurity Operations Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Security, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Policies, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Information Systems Security, Threat Management, Continuous Monitoring, Security Controls, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Firewall, System Monitoring, Endpoint Security, System Configuration, Network Monitoring, Malware Protection

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Microsoft

      Excel and Copilot Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data Entry, Data Presentation, Microsoft Office, Spreadsheet Software, Data Manipulation

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      169 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Introduction to Project Management

      Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Project Documentation, Team Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Project Management Software, Project Schedules, Project Scoping, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Planning

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      2.2K reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      LearnQuest

      Edge Computing Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Network Security, Internet Of Things, Infrastructure Security, Communication Systems, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Network Architecture, General Networking, Network Infrastructure, Data Security, Encryption, Distributed Computing

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Pennsylvania

      Fundamentos Empresariales

      Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Process Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Balance Sheet, Accrual Accounting, Finance, Production Management, Business Process Management, Quality Management, Financial Statements, Capital Budgeting, Financial Statement Analysis, Branding, Financial Modeling, Financial Accounting, Strategic Marketing, Marketing, Analysis, Case Studies, Business Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      444 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Build a Professional Resume using Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Applicant Tracking Systems, Professional Development, Graphic Design, Keyword Research, Personal Development, Detail Oriented

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      892 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Amazon Web Services

      Migrating to the AWS Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Data Migration, Cloud Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Security, Data Import/Export, Cloud Computing, Cloud Applications, Infrastructure Architecture

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      247 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      The Complete Ethical Hacking Bootcamp: Beginner To Advanced

      Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Metasploit, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Linux, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Command-Line Interface, Exploitation techniques, Scripting, Vulnerability Assessments, Scripting Languages, General Networking, Python Programming, Web Applications, Cybersecurity, Firewall, Network Security, Cyber Operations, Data Ethics, Wireless Networks

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Keller Williams

      Keller Williams Real Estate Agent

      Skills you'll gain: Lead Generation, Administrative Support, Real Estate, Office Management, Real Estate Sales, Value Propositions, Property and Real Estate, Sales Process, Customer Relationship Building, Database Management, Customer Acquisition Management, Sales Management, Client Services, Real Estate Transactions, Organizational Skills, Sales Prospecting, Sales Presentation, Contract Negotiation, Interpersonal Communications, Goal Setting

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      178 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Infosec

      Credential Access, discovery, lateral movement & collection

      Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Operations, Python Programming, Data Access, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Scripting, Network Protocols, User Accounts

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      62 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • GitHub Copilot: The AI Pair Programmer for Coding: Edureka
    • Enterprise Data Integration, Governance and Architecture: SkillUp
    • Cisco Cybersecurity Operations Essentials: Board Infinity
    • Excel and Copilot Fundamentals: Microsoft
    • Introduction to Project Management: Coursera Project Network
    • Edge Computing Fundamentals: LearnQuest
    • Fundamentos Empresariales: University of Pennsylvania
    • Build a Professional Resume using Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Migrating to the AWS Cloud: Amazon Web Services
    • The Complete Ethical Hacking Bootcamp: Beginner To Advanced: Packt

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