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      University of Colorado Boulder

      First Order Optical System Design

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, System Design and Implementation, Engineering Design Process, Design Software, Simulation and Simulation Software, Image Analysis, Graphical Tools, Physics

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      334 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Optical Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Image Quality, System Design and Implementation, Equipment Design, Engineering Design Process, Performance Tuning, Engineering Analysis, Systems Engineering, Image Analysis, System Requirements, Design Software, Numerical Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Calculations, Systems Analysis, Laboratory Equipment, Mathematical Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Graphical Tools

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      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      369 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Duke University

      Python and Pandas for Data Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Data Manipulation, Software Development Tools, Development Environment, Data Structures, Python Programming, Data Analysis Software, NumPy, Data Import/Export, Integrated Development Environments, Virtual Environment

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      253 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      Introduction to Technical Writing

      Skills you'll gain: Technical Writing, Technical Documentation, Technical Communication, Design, Software Documentation, Graphic and Visual Design, Typography, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Proofreading, Multimedia, GitHub, Content Management, Version Control

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      373 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Programming for Python Data Science: Principles to Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Visualization, Data Cleansing, Data Structures, Scientific Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Predictive Analytics, Debugging, Data Manipulation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Regression Analysis, Python Programming, Data Science, Algorithms, Simulations, Microsoft Visual Studio, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      83 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Generative AI: Elevate Your Data Science Career

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Ethics, Feature Engineering, Predictive Modeling, Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Data Science, Data Synthesis, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Natural Language Processing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      224 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Intellectual Humility: Theory

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Attributes, Emotional Intelligence, Open Mindset, Cognitive flexibility, Psychology, Research, Psychological Evaluations, Surveys, Software Testing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      374 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Explore Core Data Concepts in Microsoft Azure

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Data Processing, Databases, Database Systems, Data Storage, Database Management, Relational Databases, Query Languages, NoSQL, Transaction Processing, Data Management, Cloud Computing, Data Analysis, Unstructured Data, Data Visualization Software

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      465 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Internet of Things: Multimedia Technologies

      Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Mobile Development, Python Programming, Internet Of Things, Image Quality, Embedded Software, Development Environment

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      305 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EC-Council

      Ethical Hacking Essentials: Hands-On Edition

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, Mobile Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Security, Application Security, Threat Detection, Security Testing, Cyber Attacks, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Exploit development, Encryption, Vulnerability Scanning, Web Applications, Infrastructure Security, Wireless Networks, Internet Of Things

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Toronto

      Introduction To Swift Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, iOS Development, Apple iOS, Apple Xcode, Mobile Development, Objective-C (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Integrated Development Environments, Image Analysis, Computer Programming

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Burp Suite Unfiltered - Go from a Beginner to Advanced

      Skills you'll gain: Exploit development, Test Tools, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Web Development Tools, Application Security, Web Servers, Network Protocols, Web Applications, Proxy Servers, Automation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • First Order Optical System Design: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Optical Engineering: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Python and Pandas for Data Engineering: Duke University
    • Introduction to Technical Writing: Board Infinity
    • Programming for Python Data Science: Principles to Practice: Duke University
    • Generative AI: Elevate Your Data Science Career: IBM
    • Intellectual Humility: Theory: The University of Edinburgh
    • Explore Core Data Concepts in Microsoft Azure: Microsoft
    • Internet of Things: Multimedia Technologies: University of California San Diego
    • Ethical Hacking Essentials: Hands-On Edition: EC-Council

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