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    Codio

    Mastering Ansible Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Package and Software Management, YAML, Configuration Management, System Configuration, Linux Administration, Unix, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Automation, Web Applications, Application Servers, Unix Shell, File Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Version Control, DevOps, User Accounts

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    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The State University of New York

    International Cyber Conflicts

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, International Relations, Cyber Governance, Network Infrastructure, Conflict Management, Security Management, Political Sciences, Media and Communications, Psychology

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Cloud: Platform as a Service - Bachelor's

    Skills you'll gain: Serverless Computing, Containerization, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Cloud Security, Docker (Software), Information Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Application Deployment, Public Cloud, Database Management, DevOps, CI/CD, Relational Databases, Microservices, Scalability, Machine Learning

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Practical Pentesting

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Assessments, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Exploitation techniques, Test Tools, User Requirements Documents, Authorization (Computing), Technical Documentation, Computing Platforms, Requirements Analysis, Command-Line Interface, Technical Communication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Codio

    Bash Scripting and System Configuration

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Bash (Scripting Language), Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Unix Shell, Ubuntu, Shell Script, Scripting, Unix, Unix Commands, Linux, System Configuration, Linux Administration, File Management, Programming Principles, Software Installation

    3.1
    Rating, 3.1 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EIT Digital

    AI for Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Data Ethics, Deep Learning, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Malware Protection, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence, Threat Detection, Anomaly Detection, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    Cloud Architecture Design Patterns

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Scalability, Cloud Computing, Cloud Platforms, Software Architecture, Cloud Services, Cloud Applications, Cloud Security, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Load Balancing, Serverless Computing, Software Design Patterns, Microservices, Event-Driven Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    31 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-005)

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Shell Script, Ubuntu, User Accounts, Linux, Linux Servers, Linux Commands, Operating System Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Performance Tuning, Bash (Scripting Language), Kubernetes, Command-Line Interface, Network Troubleshooting, Containerization, Ansible, File Systems, Application Deployment, Authentications

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Alibaba Cloud Academy

    Operate Alibaba Cloud Systems and Services

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Scalability, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Computing Architecture, Database Management, Systems Administration, Database Administration, Cloud Storage, System Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, IT Management, Data Security

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Preparation for CompTIA A+ Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Desktop Support, Hardware Troubleshooting, Operating Systems, Network Troubleshooting, Command-Line Interface, Technical Support and Services, System Support, Computer Hardware, Help Desk Support, Mobile Security, Microsoft Windows, Networking Hardware, Technical Support, Mac OS, Linux, Software Installation, Data Storage, Network Security, Computer Security

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    246 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Toronto

    Introduction to GIS Mapping

    Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, Spatial Data Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Spatial Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Data Mapping, Global Positioning Systems, Data Capture

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    2.3K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Introduction to Finance and Accounting

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Return On Investment, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Reporting, Capital Budgeting, Financial Accounting, Financial Modeling, Working Capital, Balance Sheet, Accrual Accounting, Accounting, Cash Flows, Income Statement, Finance, Financial Analysis, Equities, Corporate Finance, Business Valuation, Bookkeeping, Financial Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    14K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Mastering Ansible Automation: Codio
  • International Cyber Conflicts: The State University of New York
  • Cloud: Platform as a Service - Bachelor's: Illinois Tech
  • Practical Pentesting : Packt
  • Bash Scripting and System Configuration: Codio
  • AI for Cybersecurity: EIT Digital
  • Cloud Architecture Design Patterns: Coursera Instructor Network
  • CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-005): Packt
  • Operate Alibaba Cloud Systems and Services: Alibaba Cloud Academy
  • Preparation for CompTIA A+ Certification: IBM

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