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      University of Colorado Boulder

      FPGA Softcore Processors and IP Acquisition

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Embedded Systems, Integrated Development Environments, Verification And Validation, Software Development, Software Development Tools, System Design and Implementation, System Configuration, Simulations, Debugging

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      97 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Create Machine Learning Models in Microsoft Azure

      Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Exploratory Data Analysis, Deep Learning, Microsoft Azure, Data Visualization, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis, Image Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Jupyter, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Data Science, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Machine Learning, Tensorflow, Artificial Neural Networks

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      308 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Principles of Computing (Part 2)

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Computer Science, Game Theory, Mathematical Modeling, Software Testing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      364 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Amazon Web Services

      Capstone: Following the AWS Well Architected Framework

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Security, Operational Excellence, Reliability, Solution Architecture, Corporate Sustainability, Performance Tuning, Operational Efficiency, Cost Reduction, Security Strategy, Operational Analysis, System Requirements, Site Reliability Engineering, Scalability, Cost Management, Disaster Recovery, Interviewing Skills

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      47 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Infosec

      Python for Active Defense

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Detection, Exploit development, System Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, Continuous Monitoring, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Python Programming, Scripting, Scripting Languages

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      79 reviews

      Intermediate · 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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      LearnKartS

      Core Java - Advanced Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Unit Testing, Debugging, Java, Maintainability, Software Development, Secure Coding, Software Testing, Test Case, Authentications, Application Security, Cryptography, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Eclipse (Software), Integrated Development Environments, Encryption, Data Structures, File Management

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Deep Teaching Solutions

      Uncommon Sense Teaching

      Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Critical Thinking, Classroom Management, Stress Management, Instructional Strategies, Teaching, Education and Training, Student Engagement, Differentiated Instruction, Learning Strategies, Pedagogy, Lecturing, Human Learning, Learning Theory, Special Education, Stress First Aid, Time Management, Education Software and Technology, Discussion Facilitation, Learning Management Systems

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      747 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Use Canva to Create Desktop and Mobile-friendly Web Pages.

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Web Design and Development, Web Applications, Web Content, Digital Publishing, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Visual Design, Social Media, Graphic Design, User Accounts, Business

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Meta

      Statistics Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Inference, Sampling (Statistics), Data Modeling, Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Marketing Analytics, Tableau Software, Data Analysis, Spreadsheet Software, Analytics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Regression Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      356 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Gen AI: Beyond the Chatbot

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, AI Product Strategy, Generative AI, Business Leadership, Google Cloud Platform, Artificial Intelligence

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      195 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Differential Calculus through Data and Modeling

      Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Data Modeling, Estimation, Graphing, Mathematical Modeling, Algebra, Cost Estimation, Mathematical Software, Engineering Calculations, Linear Algebra, Trigonometry, Operations Research, Data Analysis, Derivatives, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Geometry

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      365 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • FPGA Softcore Processors and IP Acquisition: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Create Machine Learning Models in Microsoft Azure: Microsoft
    • Principles of Computing (Part 2): Rice University
    • Capstone: Following the AWS Well Architected Framework: Amazon Web Services
    • Python for Active Defense: Infosec
    • Enterprise Data Integration, Governance and Architecture: SkillUp
    • Core Java - Advanced Fundamentals: LearnKartS
    • Uncommon Sense Teaching: Deep Teaching Solutions
    • Use Canva to Create Desktop and Mobile-friendly Web Pages.: Coursera Project Network
    • Statistics Foundations: Meta

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