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    Microsoft

    Cybersecurity Threat Vectors and Mitigation

    Skills you'll gain: Encryption, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Threat Management, Security Strategy, Authentications, Threat Detection, Network Security, Authorization (Computing), Cryptography, Data Security, Active Directory, Identity and Access Management, Firewall, Multi-Factor Authentication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    307 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Introduction to Systems Architecture  

    Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Systems Development Life Cycle, Systems Architecture, Systems Thinking, Software Design Patterns, Stakeholder Communications, Systems Analysis, Application Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    AI CERTs

    From Blocks to Build: Blockchain Dev Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Web Development Tools, Software Development Tools, Application Development, Computer Programming Tools, Go (Programming Language), Development Environment, Software Development, Program Development, Business Logic, Digital Assets, Transaction Processing, FinTech, Virtual Machines, Distributed Computing, Cryptography, Emerging Technologies, Encryption, Business Analysis, Market Dynamics

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Introduction to Programming with MATLAB

    Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Debugging, Mathematical Software, Development Environment, Computer Science, User Interface (UI), File Management, Data Import/Export, Data Structures, Computational Logic, Engineering Calculations, Plot (Graphics), Problem Solving

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    18K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Introduction to Cloud Identity

    Skills you'll gain: User Accounts, Mobile Security, Cloud Computing, Security Controls, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Single Sign-On (SSO), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), System Configuration, Multi-Factor Authentication, Data Loss Prevention

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    2.2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    C, Go, and C++: A Comprehensive Introduction to Programming

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Go (Programming Language), Debugging, C (Programming Language), Data Structures, C and C++, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Code Review, Unit Testing, Command-Line Interface, Data-oriented programming, Programming Principles, Integrated Development Environments, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computer Science, File Systems

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    9.5K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    IBM Ethical Hacking with Open Source Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Management, Linux Administration, Incident Response, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Bash (Scripting Language), Network Troubleshooting, Anomaly Detection, Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Policies, Network Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    121 reviews

    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Splunk Administration & Performance Tuning

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Splunk, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), System Monitoring, Distributed Computing, System Configuration, Systems Administration, Data Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Data Security, Event Monitoring, Scalability, Real Time Data, Authentications

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Incident Response and Digital Forensics

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Hunting, Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Data Integrity, Technical Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Arizona State University TESOL

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Education Software and Technology, Teaching, Oral Expression, Literacy, Technology Strategies, Grammar, English Language, Language Competency, Design Elements And Principles, Design Strategies, End User Training and Support, Emerging Technologies, Language Learning, Vocabulary, Innovation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    21K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    PwC

    Data Analysis and Presentation Skills: the PwC Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Analytics, Data Visualization, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Microsoft PowerPoint, Data Presentation, Presentations, Excel Formulas, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Microsoft Excel, Customer Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Big Data, Data Storytelling, Target Audience, Business Consulting, Spreadsheet Software, Data Cleansing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    11K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Introduction to Automated Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Regression Testing, Software Testing, Unit Testing, Test Tools, System Testing, Code Coverage, Security Testing, Verification And Validation, Test Case, Test Data, Debugging, Automation, Functional Requirement, Application Security

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    83 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Cybersecurity Threat Vectors and Mitigation: Microsoft
  • Introduction to Systems Architecture  : IBM
  • From Blocks to Build: Blockchain Dev Essentials: AI CERTs
  • Introduction to Programming with MATLAB: Vanderbilt University
  • Introduction to Cloud Identity: Google Cloud
  • C, Go, and C++: A Comprehensive Introduction to Programming: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • IBM Ethical Hacking with Open Source Tools: IBM
  • Splunk Administration & Performance Tuning: EDUCBA
  • Incident Response and Digital Forensics: IBM
  • Arizona State University TESOL: Arizona State University

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