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    University of Minnesota

    Information​ ​Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Resource Planning, Business Systems Analysis, Systems Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Cybersecurity, Business Requirements, Business Systems, Cloud Computing, IT Management, Supply Chain Systems, Change Management, Business Technologies, Information Technology, Organizational Change, Technology Strategies, System Implementation, User Requirements Documents, Technology Solutions, Project Management, Critical Thinking

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    2.2K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Information Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Communication Systems, Digital Communications, Theoretical Computer Science, Telecommunications, Informatics, Probability, Probability Distribution, Algorithms, General Mathematics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    164 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Information Technology (IT) and Cloud Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Services, Generative AI, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Computing, Data Storage, Peripheral Devices, Computer Hardware, Cyber Attacks, System Configuration, Artificial Intelligence, OSI Models, General Networking, Data Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Computer Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    11K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Amazon Web Services

    Introduction to Information Retrieval with Amazon Q

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Productivity Software, AI Product Strategy, Amazon Web Services

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Amazon Web Services

    Introduction to Information Technology and AWS Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Web Applications, Cloud Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Information Technology, Cloud Computing, Public Cloud, IT Infrastructure, Computer Systems, Amazon S3, Web Development, General Networking, Web Servers, Operating Systems, Servers, Virtualization, Data Centers, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Data Analysis, Project Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    489 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Security of AI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Security Controls, Application Security, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Data Security, DevSecOps, Security Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Threat Modeling, Cyber Governance, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Risk Management, Encryption, Application Programming Interface (API), Machine Learning, Governance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Applied Machine Learning

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    International Security Management

    Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, International Relations, Public Safety and National Security, Safety and Security, Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Governance, Cultural Diversity, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies

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

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Hardware Security

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Design, Security Engineering, Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Exploit development, Cryptography, Systems Design, Encryption, Exploitation techniques, Technical Design, Emerging Technologies

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    690 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Information Technology (IT) Fundamentals for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Information Technology, Computer Hardware, Cloud Computing, Network Troubleshooting, Software Installation, Technical Support and Services, Cybersecurity, Hardware Troubleshooting, Data Storage, Database Software, Operating Systems, Computer Networking, IT Infrastructure, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Project Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    260 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Cloud Security Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Application Security, Network Security, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Infrastructure Security, Remote Access Systems, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Vulnerability Assessments, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Encryption, Authorization (Computing)

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    Blockchain Security

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Network Security, Application Security, Security Engineering, Infrastructure Security, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Secure Coding, Encryption, Vulnerability Assessments, Scalability, Distributed Computing, Data Integrity, Algorithms

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    83 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    New York University

    Introduction to Cyber Security

    Skills you'll gain: Security Engineering, Authentications, Threat Modeling, Network Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Firewall, Cyber Attacks, Cryptography, Infrastructure Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Data Encryption Standard, Threat Management, Cyber Risk, Mobile Security, Enterprise Security, Computer Security, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Policies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Information​ ​Systems: University of Minnesota
  • Information Theory: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Information Technology (IT) and Cloud Fundamentals: IBM
  • Introduction to Information Retrieval with Amazon Q: Amazon Web Services
  • Introduction to Information Technology and AWS Cloud: Amazon Web Services
  • Cyber Security: Security of AI: Macquarie University
  • International Security Management: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Hardware Security: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Information Technology (IT) Fundamentals for Everyone: IBM
  • Cloud Security Basics: University of Minnesota

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