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    AI CERTs

    From Blocks to Build: Blockchain Dev Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Web Development Tools, Software Development Tools, Application Development, Computer Programming Tools, Go (Programming Language), Development Environment, Software Development, Business Logic, Program Development, Digital Assets, Transaction Processing, FinTech, Virtual Machines, Distributed Computing, Cryptography, Emerging Technologies, Encryption, Business Analysis, Market Dynamics

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Using Python to Access Web Data

    Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, JSON, Network Protocols, Web Services, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Extensible Markup Language (XML), Data Import/Export, Data Access, TCP/IP, Python Programming, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Data Capture, Software Installation, Development Environment

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    44K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edureka

    Advanced TypeScript with OOP

    Skills you'll gain: TypeScript, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Computer Programming, Software Architecture, Debugging, Maintainability, Software Development, Javascript, Web Development Tools, Web Development, Data Validation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Cloud Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Big Data, Apache Spark, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Cloud Platforms, Network Architecture, Data Storage Technologies, Computer Networking, File Systems, Apache Hadoop, Network Infrastructure, Cloud Applications, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Middleware, Data Storage, Software-Defined Networking, NoSQL

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    2.1K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Introduction to Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Apache Hadoop, Apache Hive, Data Collection, Data Science, Data Warehousing, Data Visualization, Data Cleansing, Apache Spark, Data Lakes, Data Visualization Software, Relational Databases, Microsoft Excel

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    20K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Kali Linux: Ethical Hacking & Pentesting

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Metasploit, Penetration Testing, Malware Protection, Exploitation techniques, Database Management, Security Testing, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Scanning, Hardening, Threat Detection, Data Import/Export, Public Key Infrastructure, MySQL, Linux, Linux Administration

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Master & Manage Linux CentOS Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Command-Line Interface, Unix Commands, Linux, Operating System Administration, Linux Commands, Systems Administration, User Accounts, Shell Script, Remote Access Systems, Network Security, Network Administration, General Networking, File Management, System Configuration, Software Installation, File Systems, Data Storage Technologies, Virtual Machines

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat Politècnica de València

    Introduction to SQL and relational databases

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Integrity, Database Management, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Databases, Query Languages, Database Design, Web Applications, Application Security, Server Side, Data Manipulation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    The Arduino Platform and C Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Debugging, C (Programming Language), Electronic Components, Computer Hardware, Integrated Development Environments, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Electronics Engineering, Program Development, Development Environment, Digital Communications, Open Source Technology

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Incident Response and Digital Forensics

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Hunting, Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Data Integrity, Technical Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Vanderbilt University

    ChatGPT + Zapier: AI-Powered Email Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, Calendar Management, Organizational Skills, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, AI Personalization, Productivity Software, HubSpot CRM, Business Process Automation, Email Marketing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Google Sheets, Automation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    7K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft SC-900 Exam Preparation and Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Active Directory, Regulatory Compliance, Microsoft Azure, Security Controls, Identity and Access Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Generative AI, Cloud Security, Data Governance, Authentications, Network Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Data Security, Scenario Testing, Threat Detection, Multi-Factor Authentication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    146 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • From Blocks to Build: Blockchain Dev Essentials: AI CERTs
  • Using Python to Access Web Data: University of Michigan
  • Advanced TypeScript with OOP: Edureka
  • Cloud Computing: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Introduction to Data Analytics: IBM
  • Kali Linux: Ethical Hacking & Pentesting: EDUCBA
  • Master & Manage Linux CentOS Systems: EDUCBA
  • Introduction to SQL and relational databases: Universitat Politècnica de València
  • The Arduino Platform and C Programming: University of California, Irvine
  • Incident Response and Digital Forensics: IBM

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