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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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      LearnQuest

      Learning Linux for LFCA Certification

      Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Commands, Linux Servers, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), System Monitoring, Public Key Infrastructure, File Management, Command-Line Interface, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Git (Version Control System), File Systems, User Accounts, Firewall, Remote Access Systems, Cloud Computing Architecture, DevOps, Virtualization, Cloud Computing

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Alberta

      Design Patterns

      Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Unified Modeling Language, Object Oriented Design, Code Review, Software Architecture, Programming Principles, Maintainability, Software Technical Review, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Android Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Introduction to Security Principles in Cloud Computing

      Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, DevSecOps, Cloud Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Network Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Security, Cloud Computing Architecture, IT Automation, General Networking, Computer Networking, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      234 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Introduction to Containers w/ Docker, Kubernetes & OpenShift

      Skills you'll gain: Istio, Kubernetes, Containerization, OpenShift, Cloud-Native Computing, Docker (Software), DevOps, Application Deployment, CI/CD, Microservices, Scalability, Virtualization, YAML, Command-Line Interface

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      966 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Decision-Making and Scenarios

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Modeling, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Financial Forecasting, Capital Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Return On Investment, Risk Analysis, Cash Flows, Spreadsheet Software

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.7K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Digital Media and Marketing Strategies

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Media Strategy, Online Advertising, Digital Marketing, Content Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Social Media, Shared Media, Paid media, Integrated Marketing Communications, Risk Management, Search Engine Optimization, Customer Relationship Management, Owned Media, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

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      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      3.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      Java FullStack Developer

      Skills you'll gain: Angular, Web Applications, HTML and CSS, Web Development, Eclipse (Software), JavaScript Frameworks, Spring Boot, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Restful API, Java Programming, Model View Controller, Object Oriented Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Front-End Web Development, Software Development Tools, Spring Framework, Java, Web Services, Javascript, Integrated Development Environments

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      664 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      Marketing Analytics Foundation

      Skills you'll gain: Data Collection, Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Google Analytics, Digital Marketing, Application Programming Interface (API), Personally Identifiable Information, Web Analytics, Information Privacy, Data Integration, Analytics, Facebook, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Advertising

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Minnesota

      User Interface Design

      Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, User Research, Design Research, User Interface (UI) Design, Usability Testing, Prototyping, User Interface (UI), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, User Experience, User Centered Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Ideation, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Design, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience Design, Interaction Design, Qualitative Research, Design Thinking

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.8K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204) Exam Prep

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Development, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Storage, Data Storage, Serverless Computing, Software Development, Cloud Security, Virtual Machines, Data Storage Technologies, CI/CD, Continuous Deployment, Development Environment, Cloud Management, Application Deployment, Cloud Applications, Data Security, Cloud Computing, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Event-Driven Programming, C# (Programming Language)

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      259 reviews

      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Cryptography

      Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cybersecurity, Network Security, Digital Communications, Authentications, Data Integrity, Algorithms

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Advanced Embedded Linux Development

      Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Embedded Systems, System Programming, Software Testing, Linux, Software Development Methodologies, Docker (Software), Git (Version Control System), Containerization, Operating Systems, File Systems, C++ (Programming Language), Shell Script, Debugging, OS Process Management, Internet Of Things, IBM WebSphere MQ, Peripheral Devices, Build Tools

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      143 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Learning Linux for LFCA Certification: LearnQuest
    • Design Patterns: University of Alberta
    • Introduction to Security Principles in Cloud Computing: Google Cloud
    • Introduction to Containers w/ Docker, Kubernetes & OpenShift: IBM
    • Decision-Making and Scenarios: University of Pennsylvania
    • Digital Media and Marketing Strategies: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Java FullStack Developer: Board Infinity
    • Marketing Analytics Foundation: Meta
    • User Interface Design: University of Minnesota
    • Microsoft Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204) Exam Prep: Microsoft

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