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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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      Duke University

      Data Engineering with Rust

      Skills you'll gain: Data Pipelines, Rust (Programming Language), Restful API, Amazon Web Services, Cloud API, Data Structures, Secure Coding, Data Processing, API Gateway, Cloud Applications, Real Time Data, Data Manipulation, Amazon S3, System Programming, Cryptography, Encryption, Python Programming, Command-Line Interface, Software Testing

      3.5
      Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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      54 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Princeton University

      Algorithms, Part II

      Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Network Routing, Cryptography, Java Programming, Linear Algebra

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      2K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Corporate Finance Institute

      BI Essentials for Finance Analysts (Tableau Edition)

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Tableau Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Excel Formulas, Data Visualization Software, Data Modeling, Data Visualization, SQL, Data Presentation, E-Commerce, Databases, Data Manipulation, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, Performance Analysis, Relational Databases, Data Import/Export, Business Intelligence, Data Transformation, Financial Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      71 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Infosec

      Introduction to Python for Cybersecurity

      Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Operations, IT Automation, Scripting, Python Programming

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      413 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Macquarie University

      Analysing: Numeric and digital literacies

      Skills you'll gain: Governance, Management Accounting, Budgeting, Marketing Analytics, Capital Budgeting, Financial Modeling, SAS (Software), Business Analytics, Financial Forecasting, Accounting, Financial Management, Customer Insights, Dashboard, Marketing Effectiveness, Corporate Finance, Digital Marketing, Business Valuation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Financial Analysis, Data Visualization

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Getting Started with ProfitBooks

      Skills you'll gain: Invoicing, Billing & Invoicing, Inventory Management System, Tax Management, Accounting Software, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Small Business Accounting, Bookkeeping, Accounting, Payroll Systems, Cloud Security

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      77 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Encryption and Decryption using C++

      Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Application Development, Security Engineering, Application Security, C++ (Programming Language)

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Microsoft

      Azure Cloud Services

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Virtual Machines, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Scalability, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Infrastructure, Network Architecture, Kubernetes, Cloud Security, Network Security, Network Routing, Load Balancing, Application Deployment, Operating System Administration, Identity and Access Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create and Design Digital Products using Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Design, Digital Design, Product Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Creative Design, Color Theory, Graphic Design, Intellectual Property, E-Commerce, Direct Selling, Digital Content, Digital Assets, Marketing, Marketing Materials

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of California San Diego

      Big Data Modeling and Management Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, Big Data, Data Management, Database Management Systems, Real Time Data, NoSQL, Database Design, Apache Hadoop, Data Structures, Scalability, Virtual Environment

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) Crash Course

      Skills you'll gain: Networking Hardware, Network Monitoring, OSI Models, Routing Protocols, Software-Defined Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Network Architecture, Network Protocols, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Network Security, TCP/IP, Network Routing, Computer Networking, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Routers, Local Area Networks, Hardening, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cybersecurity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      SkillUp

      Scrum Master

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Sprint Retrospectives, Sprint Planning, Scrum (Software Development), Backlogs, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Team Building, Agile Product Development, Team Management, Product Roadmaps, Project Closure, Meeting Facilitation, Organizational Change, Team Leadership, Agile Software Development, Project Management, Product Management, Risk Management, Communication

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      482 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Data Engineering with Rust: Duke University
    • Algorithms, Part II: Princeton University
    • BI Essentials for Finance Analysts (Tableau Edition): Corporate Finance Institute
    • Introduction to Python for Cybersecurity : Infosec
    • Analysing: Numeric and digital literacies: Macquarie University
    • Getting Started with ProfitBooks : Coursera Project Network
    • Encryption and Decryption using C++: Coursera Project Network
    • Azure Cloud Services: Microsoft
    • Create and Design Digital Products using Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Big Data Modeling and Management Systems: University of California San Diego

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