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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Cybersecurity Operations Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Incident Response, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Threat Hunting, Key Management, Data Security, Threat Modeling, Computer Security Incident Management, File Systems, Endpoint Security, Cryptography, Network Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Linux, Malware Protection, Operating System Administration, Vulnerability Assessments, Encryption, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.1K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python)

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Computational Thinking, Software Installation, Development Environment

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    232K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Cybersecurity in Healthcare (Hospitals & Care Centres)

    Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Human Factors (Security), Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, Cyber Risk, Computer Security Awareness Training, Patient Safety, Malware Protection, Encryption, Health Technology, Data Security, Information Privacy, Digital Communications

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    399 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    AI Agent Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, LLM Application, Ideation, Verification And Validation, Data Presentation, Productivity, OpenAI, AI Personalization, Document Management, Responsible AI, Agentic systems, Tool Calling, Artificial Intelligence, Personalized Service, Large Language Modeling, Software Development

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    8.7K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Ethical Hacking - Capture the Flag Walkthroughs - v2

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Documentation, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Virtual Machines, System Configuration, Virtual Environment, Linux, Network Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Ask Questions to Make Data-Driven Decisions

    Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software, Dashboard, Stakeholder Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Data Presentation, Business Analysis, Quantitative Research, Problem Solving, Smart Goals

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    35K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Network Traffic and Logs Using IDS and SIEM Tools

    Skills you'll gain: System Monitoring, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Analysis, Data Integrity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design

    Skills you'll gain: User Research, User Experience Design, Design Thinking, User Centered Design, Usability, Persona (User Experience), User Interface (UI), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Wireframing, Prototyping, Sprint Retrospectives, Sprint Planning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    75K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Python for Data Science, AI & Development

    Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Programming Principles, Web Scraping, Python Programming, Jupyter, Data Structures, Data Processing, Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, JSON, Computer Programming, Restful API, NumPy, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Scripting, Application Programming Interface (API), Automation, Data Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    43K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Cybersecurity Champion: Be a Change Leader with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Safety Culture, Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Governance, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Responsible AI, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Management, Leadership, Cyber Risk, Culture Transformation, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Operations, Cyber Security Assessment, Leadership Development, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Team Leadership, Team Building, Team Motivation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Excel Skills for Business: Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Data Management, Data Entry, Productivity Software

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    50K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Starweaver

    AI Agents for Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, LLM Application, Threat Detection, Endpoint Detection and Response, Threat Modeling, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Threat Hunting, Generative AI Agents, Threat Management, Incident Response, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Data Ethics, Cyber Operations, Risking, Cybersecurity, Large Language Modeling, Cyber Security Assessment, Risk Mitigation, Technology Strategies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Cybersecurity Operations Fundamentals: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python): University of Michigan
  • Cybersecurity in Healthcare (Hospitals & Care Centres): Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • AI Agent Developer: Vanderbilt University
  • Ethical Hacking - Capture the Flag Walkthroughs - v2: Packt
  • Ask Questions to Make Data-Driven Decisions: Google
  • Network Traffic and Logs Using IDS and SIEM Tools: Google
  • Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design: Google
  • Python for Data Science, AI & Development: IBM
  • Cybersecurity Champion: Be a Change Leader with AI: LearnQuest

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