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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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    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI Primer

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, AI Product Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Large Language Modeling, Creative Problem-Solving, Human Machine Interfaces, Natural Language Processing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    412 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Principles of Computing (Part 1)

    Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Probability, Programming Principles, Program Development, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Development Testing, Software Testing, Applied Mathematics, Debugging, Algorithms, Python Programming, Game Design, Simulations

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    584 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Emory University

    Consulting Presentations and Storytelling

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Microsoft PowerPoint, Consulting, Executive Presence, Business Consulting, Storytelling, Data Storytelling, Management Consulting, Proposal Development, Oral Expression, Data Visualization Software, Concision, Expectation Management

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    380 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Introduction to Economic Theories

    Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Market Dynamics, Financial Market, Economics, Market Analysis, Tax, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Environmental Issue, Socioeconomics, Sustainable Development, Supply And Demand, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    372 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Introduction to Basic Game Development using Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Debugging, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Video Game Development, Computer Programming Tools, Game Design, Computer Programming, Program Development, Animation and Game Design, Interactive Design, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Science

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Toronto

    Bioinformatic Methods II

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Molecular Biology, Network Analysis, Database Software, Health Informatics, Data Processing, Data Visualization Software, Scientific Visualization

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    487 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    API Testing Using Rest Assured Test Automation Tool

    Skills you'll gain: JSON, Test Automation, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, Unit Testing, Software Testing, Test Case, Integration Testing, Functional Testing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    309 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    SkillUp

    Mobile App Development Capstone Project 

    Skills you'll gain: Mobile Development, React Native, iOS Development, User Story, Flutter (Software), Android Development, Mobile Security, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Figma (Design Software), Application Deployment, UI Components, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Development, GitHub, Data Storage

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cybersecurity, Digital Communications, Authentications, Data Integrity, Algorithms, Computer Science

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    MLOps Tools: MLflow and Hugging Face

    Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Application Deployment, Containerization, CI/CD, Docker (Software), Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Applications, Machine Learning Software, GitHub, Application Programming Interface (API)

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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    59 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Whizlabs

    Exam Prep: AWS Certified Advanced Networking Specialty

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon CloudWatch, Network Troubleshooting, Continuous Monitoring, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Encryption, Network Security, Network Routing, Network Architecture, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Network Administration, Amazon Web Services, Network Planning And Design, Security Controls, Cloud Security, Firewall, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Infrastructure, AWS CloudFormation, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Automation Anywhere

    Implementing RPA with Cognitive Automation and Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Business Process Automation, Automation, Process Design, Return On Investment, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Dashboard, Unstructured Data, User Accounts, Project Design, Feasibility Studies, Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Development Testing, Operational Analysis, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Business Intelligence, Workflow Management, Business Analytics, Process Analysis

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    625 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Generative AI Primer: Vanderbilt University
  • Principles of Computing (Part 1): Rice University
  • Consulting Presentations and Storytelling: Emory University
  • Introduction to Economic Theories: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Introduction to Basic Game Development using Scratch: Coursera
  • Bioinformatic Methods II: University of Toronto
  • API Testing Using Rest Assured Test Automation Tool: Coursera
  • Mobile App Development Capstone Project : SkillUp
  • Cryptography: University of Maryland, College Park
  • MLOps Tools: MLflow and Hugging Face: Duke University

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