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    University of London

    How Computers Work

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, Computer Systems, Web Applications, Computer Literacy, Network Security, Computer Networking, Computational Thinking, Debugging, Web Design and Development, Cybersecurity, Problem Management, Software Architecture, Data Storage

    4.6
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    571 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    EvalĂșa tus necesidades con Cloud Next Generation Firewall

    Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Cloud Security, Network Security, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Infrastructure Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cyber Security Assessment, Cloud Management, Threat Detection

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Vanderbilt University

    Prompt Engineering for Law

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Legal Technology, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, AI Personalization, Legal Strategy, Personalized Service, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, Legal Research, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Expense Management, Creative Thinking, Productivity Software

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    7.5K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillUp

    Introduction to Ethical Hacking Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Policies, Data Ethics, Cyber Governance, Application Security, Cyber Risk, Computer Security, Security Testing, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    67 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yonsei University

    Introduction to TCP/IP

    Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Routing, Cybersecurity, Network Security, General Networking, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Architecture, System Configuration, Network Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    2.8K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Analyze Data to Answer Questions

    Skills you'll gain: Data Validation, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis, Analytics, Data Manipulation, Excel Formulas, Data Compilation, Pivot Tables And Charts, SQL, Data Integration, Data Transformation, User Feedback

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    12K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Developing APIs with Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform

    Skills you'll gain: OAuth, API Design, Restful API, API Gateway, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud API, Continuous Deployment, CI/CD, Application Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Application Lifecycle Management, Enterprise Application Management, Security Controls, Proxy Servers, Continuous Integration, Application Security, Middleware, Software Documentation, Network Security, Application Performance Management

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

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    Starweaver

    Legal and Ethical Cyber Investigations

    Skills you'll gain: Electronic Discovery, Investigation, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Incident Response, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Technical Communication, Computer Security Incident Management, Report Writing, Cybersecurity, Fraud detection, Legal Proceedings, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Document Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Ethics, Compliance Reporting, Cryptography, Data Collection, Analysis, Management Reporting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Introduction to Cloud Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Services, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Computing, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Development, Cloud Storage, Emerging Technologies, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Management, Hybrid Cloud Computing, IBM Cloud, Virtual Machines, Serverless Computing, Technical Services, DevOps

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    AI CERTs

    Enterprise Blockchain & Auditing

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Microservices, Enterprise Architecture, Go (Programming Language), Program Development, Business Logic, Application Programming Interface (API), Containerization, Auditing, Application Development, Development Environment, Security Controls, Cryptography, Debugging

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Getting Started with Git and GitHub

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Collaborative Software, Web Applications, Open Source Technology, Command-Line Interface, DevOps

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    1.8K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Cloud Next Generation Firewall ăźæŠ‚èŠ

    Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Network Security, Threat Modeling, Cloud Security, Cloud Services, Network Administration, Security Controls

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • How Computers Work: University of London
  • EvalĂșa tus necesidades con Cloud Next Generation Firewall: Google Cloud
  • Prompt Engineering for Law: Vanderbilt University
  • Introduction to Ethical Hacking Principles: SkillUp
  • Introduction to TCP/IP: Yonsei University
  • Analyze Data to Answer Questions: Google
  • Developing APIs with Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform: Google Cloud
  • Legal and Ethical Cyber Investigations : Starweaver
  • Introduction to Cloud Computing: IBM
  • Enterprise Blockchain & Auditing: AI CERTs

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