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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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    • U

      University of Washington

      Programming Languages, Part B

      Skills you'll gain: Other Programming Languages, Software Design, Ruby (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Data Structures, Software Architecture, Computer Programming, Functional Design, Debugging

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      785 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft Copilot: Your Everyday AI Companion

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Data Governance, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Marketing Automation, Microsoft 365, Customer experience improvement, Compliance Training, Business Process Automation, Workflow Management, Compliance Management, Self Service Technologies, Sales Process, Sales Strategy, Microsoft Teams, Customer Service, Information Privacy

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      59 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for UX Designers

      Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, User Research, Wireframing, UI/UX Strategy, User Centered Design, Adobe XD, Usability Testing, Generative AI, Figma (Design Software), Human Computer Interaction, Design Thinking, Prototyping, User Interface (UI) Design, Artificial Intelligence, Persona Development

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      80 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Operations and Patient Safety for Healthcare IT Staff

      Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Patient Safety, Health Technology, Medical Equipment and Technology, Help Desk Support, Technical Support, Desktop Support, Health Care, Issue Tracking, Network Support, Change Control, Technical Documentation, General Networking, Technical Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      191 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      P

      Palo Alto Networks

      Palo Alto Networks Cloud Security Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, DevSecOps, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Application Security, Infrastructure Security, DevOps, Software As A Service, Cloud Infrastructure, Public Cloud, Network Security, CI/CD, Docker (Software), Containerization, Virtual Machines, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Serverless Computing, Vulnerability Scanning, Data Centers

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      135 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of California, Irvine

      Emerging Trends & Technologies in the Virtual K-12 Classroom

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Learning Management Systems, Collaborative Software, Augmented Reality, Game Design, Virtual Environment, Emerging Technologies, Technology Strategies, Information Privacy

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      664 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      Universidad de los Andes

      Introducción a UML

      Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Software Visualization, Software Design, Object Oriented Design, Software Engineering, Requirements Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      137 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Cloud Computing Applications, Part 2: Big Data and Applications in the Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Apache Spark, Data Storage Technologies, Apache Hadoop, Distributed Computing, Data Storage, Data Processing, NoSQL, Apache Kafka, Real Time Data, Cloud Computing, Databases, Analytics, Deep Learning, Scalability, Machine Learning Algorithms, Graph Theory, Live Streaming

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      342 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Wesleyan University

      Regression Modeling in Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Data Analysis, Correlation Analysis, SAS (Software), Scatter Plots, Statistical Programming, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Plot (Graphics)

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      274 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      P

      Princeton University

      Paradoxes of War

      Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, World History, Culture, Social Sciences, International Relations, Sociology, Political Sciences, Psychology, Security Strategy

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      692 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Learning Technologies Foundations and Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Learning Theory, Instructional Design, Learning Management Systems, Technology Solutions, Disabilities, Human Computer Interaction, Technical Consulting, Technology Strategies, Emerging Technologies, Information Technology, Electronic Media, Innovation, Gerontology

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      186 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado System

      TCP/IP and Advanced Topics

      Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Security, OSI Models, Network Routing, Network Infrastructure, Software-Defined Networking, Local Area Networks, Virtualization

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      745 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Programming Languages, Part B: University of Washington
    • Microsoft Copilot: Your Everyday AI Companion: Microsoft
    • GenAI for UX Designers: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Operations and Patient Safety for Healthcare IT Staff: Johns Hopkins University
    • Palo Alto Networks Cloud Security Fundamentals: Palo Alto Networks
    • Emerging Trends & Technologies in the Virtual K-12 Classroom: University of California, Irvine
    • Introducción a UML: Universidad de los Andes
    • Cloud Computing Applications, Part 2: Big Data and Applications in the Cloud: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Regression Modeling in Practice: Wesleyan University
    • Paradoxes of War: Princeton University

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