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    IBM

    IBM DevOps, Cloud, and Agile Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Cloud Computing Architecture, Agile Software Development, Cloud Services, Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, DevOps, Backlogs, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Sprint Retrospectives, Cloud Platforms, Agile Project Management, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Computing, Cloud-Native Computing, CI/CD, Test Driven Development (TDD), Scrum (Software Development)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    13K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft IT Support: Your Launchpad into Tech

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Network Security, Business Software, Computer Hardware, Cybersecurity, Microsoft Office, Desktop Support, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Troubleshooting, Technical Support, Hardware Troubleshooting, Generative AI, Operating Systems, Collaborative Software, System Support, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Application Security, Microsoft Teams, Cloud Computing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.4K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    CCNA Cybersecurity (200-201) - Video Training Series

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Governance, Cyber Attacks, Endpoint Security, Threat Detection, Incident Response, Cyber Security Assessment, Malware Protection, Network Security, Security Management, Information Systems Security, Computer Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Management, Firewall, Network Analysis, Encryption

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Prepárate para tu recorrido como PCSE

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Data Security, Encryption, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Security Controls, Cloud Solutions, Security Requirements Analysis, Network Security, Cloud Computing Architecture, Google Cloud Platform, CI/CD, Key Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Firewall, Continuous Monitoring

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    CCST Cybersecurity Video Training Series

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Response, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Encryption, Security Controls, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Risk, TCP/IP, Cryptography, Vulnerability Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Authentications, Operating Systems

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edureka

    Protecting and Managing APIs

    Skills you'll gain: API Gateway, Authentications, Application Programming Interface (API), OAuth, API Design, Cloud API, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Authorization (Computing), Restful API, Threat Modeling, Application Security, Data Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Identity and Access Management, Encryption, Security Controls, Prometheus (Software), Flask (Web Framework), Grafana, Python Programming

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    IBM Applied DevOps Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, CI/CD, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Continuous Integration, Istio, Application Deployment, Test Driven Development (TDD), Kubernetes, Gherkin (Scripting Language), Jenkins, Agile Software Development, DevOps, Code Coverage, OpenShift, Cloud Applications, Behavior-Driven Development, Secure Coding, Grafana, System Monitoring, Agile Methodology

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    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    IBM JavaScript Backend Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Node.JS, Containerization, Istio, Software Architecture, Application Deployment, Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, Responsive Web Design, NoSQL, OpenShift, Restful API, Git (Version Control System), Cloud Applications, Ajax, Grafana, Javascript, Azure DevOps, Engineering Software

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    8.3K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    University of Colorado System

    Cybersecurity for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Incident Response, Penetration Testing, Computer Security Incident Management, Metasploit, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Data Security, Authentications, Cyber Attacks, Security Testing, Exploit development, Cloud Security, Security Strategy, Computer Security Awareness Training, Risk Management, Enterprise Security

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.8K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Risk Management Excellence - NIST 800-37 Framework Training

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Regulatory Requirements

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Key Technologies for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Services, Responsible AI, Cloud Security, Data Literacy, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Mining, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Computing, Generative AI, Big Data, Data Analysis, Data Science, Natural Language Processing, Business Intelligence, Content Creation, Business

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    105K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Excel Skills for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Dashboard, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Data Visualization, Excel Macros, Data Validation, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Modeling, Financial Forecasting, Data Management, Business Intelligence Software, Consolidation, Data Integrity, Data Entry, Business Reporting, Productivity Software, Financial Modeling, Loans

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    63K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • IBM DevOps, Cloud, and Agile Foundations: IBM
  • Microsoft IT Support: Your Launchpad into Tech: Microsoft
  • CCNA Cybersecurity (200-201) - Video Training Series: Packt
  • Prepárate para tu recorrido como PCSE: Google Cloud
  • CCST Cybersecurity Video Training Series: Packt
  • Protecting and Managing APIs: Edureka
  • IBM Applied DevOps Engineering: IBM
  • IBM JavaScript Backend Developer: IBM
  • Cybersecurity for Business: University of Colorado System
  • Risk Management Excellence - NIST 800-37 Framework Training: Packt

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