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    Packt

    AlmaLinux Mastery – Free Path to Enterprise Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Network Administration, Cloud Hosting, File Systems

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    IBM

    Introduction to Enterprise Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Mainframe Computing, z/OS, Virtualization, IBM Cloud, Virtual Machines, Hardware Architecture, Infrastructure Architecture, Enterprise Security, Computer Security, Computer Systems, Computer Hardware, Cryptography

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Duke University

    Java Programming: Arrays, Lists, and Structured Data

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Java, Cryptography, Software Engineering, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Encryption, Data Analysis, Data Processing, Web Servers, File Management, Debugging

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    3.2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Microsoft

    Master Microsoft Office 365 and Power Platform

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Copilot, Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Power BI, Microsoft 365, Multimedia, Microsoft PowerPoint, Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Word, Data Visualization, No-Code Development, Spreadsheet Software, Collaborative Software, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Presentations, Data Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    6.8K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Google

    Project Initiation: Starting a Successful Project

    Skills you'll gain: Project Scoping, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Documentation, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Goal Setting, Project Management Software, Stakeholder Management, Cost Benefit Analysis, Resource Management, Team Management, Strategic Thinking, Business Writing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    24K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    AI & Cybersecurity Threats, Global Actors, and Trends

    Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, Cyber Operations, Threat Modeling, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Zero Trust Network Access, Encryption

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    University of California, Davis

    Data Visualization with Tableau

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Tableau Software, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Visual Design, Advanced Analytics, Stakeholder Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Design, Data Literacy, Exploratory Data Analysis, Proposal Development, Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Mapping, Storyboarding

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    8.3K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Securing Digital Democracy

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Policies, Security Engineering, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Threat Modeling, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, Vulnerability Assessments, Public Policies, Public Safety and National Security, Human Factors, Human Computer Interaction, Usability, Software Testing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    170 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
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    Simplilearn

    Training on Agile Practices to Manage Complex Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Backlogs, Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Planning, Jira (Software), User Story, Project Management, Dependency Analysis, Scalability, Team Management, Dashboard, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Prioritization

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    University at Buffalo

    Blockchain

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Test Driven Development (TDD), Cryptography, Application Development, Transaction Processing, Emerging Technologies, Application Design, Integrated Development Environments, Software Architecture, Network Protocols, Encryption, Web Applications, Program Development, Distributed Computing, Microsoft Azure, FinTech, Secure Coding, Cloud Computing Architecture, Development Environment, Web Development Tools

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    9K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    University of Minnesota

    Introduction to Automated Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Regression Testing, Software Testing, Unit Testing, Test Tools, System Testing, Code Coverage, Security Testing, Verification And Validation, Test Case, Test Data, Debugging, Automation, Functional Requirement, Application Security

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    83 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Cisco Certified Support Technician IT Support 100-140 Unit 6

    Skills you'll gain: Network Support, Active Directory, Network Administration, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Technical Support and Services, Firewall, Microsoft Windows, Local Area Networks, Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, Mac OS, Group Policy, Network Infrastructure, Security Controls, TCP/IP, User Accounts, Authorization (Computing), Network Protocols, Multi-Factor Authentication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • AlmaLinux Mastery – Free Path to Enterprise Linux: Packt
  • Introduction to Enterprise Computing: IBM
  • Java Programming: Arrays, Lists, and Structured Data: Duke University
  • Master Microsoft Office 365 and Power Platform: Microsoft
  • Project Initiation: Starting a Successful Project: Google
  • AI & Cybersecurity Threats, Global Actors, and Trends: Packt
  • Data Visualization with Tableau: University of California, Davis
  • Securing Digital Democracy: University of Michigan
  • Training on Agile Practices to Manage Complex Projects: Simplilearn
  • Blockchain: University at Buffalo

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