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Learn software security principles for protecting applications. Understand how to identify vulnerabilities, implement security measures, and perform security testing.


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    University of Michigan

    Problem Solving Using Computational Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Problem Solving, Computer Science, Disaster Recovery, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Public Health

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    1.3K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Washington

    Social Media Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Text Mining, Social Network Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Case Studies, Application Programming Interface (API), Unstructured Data, Data Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Methods, Correlation Analysis, Regression Analysis, Data Collection, Python Programming

    4.1
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    298 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Project Management: Foundations and Initiation

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Management, Team Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Team Management, Project Scoping, Leadership and Management, Resource Management, Team Building, Requirements Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Communication, Business Communication

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    922 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Artificial Intelligence on Microsoft Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Anomaly Detection, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Image Analysis, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Applied Machine Learning, Data Ethics, Machine Learning, Large Language Modeling, Predictive Modeling

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    947 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Generative AI for Data Scientists

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Microsoft Copilot, Natural Language Processing, Data Quality, Anomaly Detection, Data Storytelling, Technical Communication, Responsible AI, Data Visualization, Data Ethics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Pipelines, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Data Science, Data Security, Data Synthesis, Critical Thinking

    4.6
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    58 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Preparing for your Professional Cloud Architect Journey

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Cloud Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Solutions, Solution Architecture, Process Optimization, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Cloud Security, Cloud Platforms, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Personalized Service, Business Requirements

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Decision-Making and Scenarios

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Financial Statements, Decision Making, Capital Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Return On Investment, Cash Flows, New Business Development, Risk Analysis, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Spreadsheet Software

    4.6
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Developing Android Apps with App Inventor

    Skills you'll gain: Android Development, User Interface (UI), Mobile Development, Interactive Design, Application Development, No-Code Development, Data Storage, Game Design, Program Development, Geographic Information Systems, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Development Testing

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    499 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    Laravel Protections

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Secure Coding, Application Security, Encryption, Data Security, Database Application, Web Applications, Cryptography, Authentications, Configuration Management, Session Initiation Protocols, Computer Programming

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft PL-300 Exam Preparation and Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Microsoft Copilot, Data Visualization Software, Data Modeling, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Azure, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Data Import/Export, Test Planning, Performance Tuning

    4.6
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    605 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Michigan State University

    Script Writing: Write a Pilot Episode for a TV or Web Series (Project-Centered Course)

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Editing, Storytelling, Proofreading

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    785 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Amazon Web Services

    Exam Prep: AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cloud Computing Architecture, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Security, Cloud Services, Amazon S3, Cloud Computing, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Scalability

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    111 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Problem Solving Using Computational Thinking: University of Michigan
  • Social Media Data Analytics: University of Washington
  • Project Management: Foundations and Initiation: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Artificial Intelligence on Microsoft Azure: Microsoft
  • Generative AI for Data Scientists: Microsoft
  • Preparing for your Professional Cloud Architect Journey: Google Cloud
  • Decision-Making and Scenarios: University of Pennsylvania
  • Developing Android Apps with App Inventor: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Laravel Protections: Infosec
  • Microsoft PL-300 Exam Preparation and Practice: Microsoft

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