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      University of Glasgow

      6G Evolution: Blockchain, Semantic Communications & Radar

      Skills you'll gain: Emerging Technologies, Generative AI, Communication Systems, Internet Of Things, Software-Defined Networking, Digital Communications, Network Architecture, Zero Trust Network Access, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Distributed Computing, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, Health Technology, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Machine Learning, Trustworthiness

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Next-Generation Firewalls and Intrusion Prevention

      Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Continuous Monitoring, Threat Management, Firewall, Incident Response, Network Security, Threat Detection, Network Monitoring, Information Systems Security, Infrastructure Security, Cybersecurity

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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pearson

      Cybersecurity Prevention and Detection: Unit 1

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Detection, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Management, Cloud Security, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Real-Time Operating Systems, Internet Of Things, Infrastructure Security, Network Security

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Building AI Agents and Agentic Workflows

      Skills you'll gain: LangChain, Tool Calling, LangGraph, LLM Application, Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI, Application Design, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Collaborative Software, Software Design Patterns, System Design and Implementation, Software Development, Python Programming, Application Development, Real Time Data, Data Science

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      49 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Build Wireframes and Low-Fidelity Prototypes

      Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Wireframing, Information Architecture, Figma (Design Software), User Story, User Experience Design, User Centered Design, Prototyping, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Mockups, Persona (User Experience), User Flows

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Using Databases with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Data Store, Relational Databases, Database Design, SQL, Databases, Web Scraping, Data Modeling, Database Systems, Database Management, Data Visualization Software, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Processing, Python Programming, Application Programming Interface (API)

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Introduction to Git and GitHub Basics

      Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Unix Commands, Unix Shell, Software Versioning, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Software Configuration Management, File Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Tools for Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Jupyter, Computer Programming Tools, Data Visualization Software, Data Science, GitHub, R (Software), Big Data, R Programming, Statistical Programming, Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, Git (Version Control System), IBM Cloud, Development Environment, Other Programming Languages, Version Control, Query Languages, Python Programming, Open Source Technology

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Fundamentals of GIS

      Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, Geographic Information Systems, Data Sharing, Geospatial Mapping, Spatial Analysis, Metadata Management, Data Mapping, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Software Installation, Data Quality, Data Integration

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

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      Packt

      Junos Fundamentals: JNCIA-Junos Certification Guide

      Skills you'll gain: UI Components, Software Architecture

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pearson

      Cybersecurity Prevention and Detection: Unit 3

      Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, Computer Security Incident Management, Malware Protection, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Network Analysis, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Virtual Environment

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Python 3 Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, JSON, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design, Debugging, Object Oriented Design, Data Processing, Web Scraping, Unit Testing, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Data Import/Export, Restful API, Image Analysis, Data Manipulation, Jupyter, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Software Engineering, File Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • 6G Evolution: Blockchain, Semantic Communications & Radar: University of Glasgow
    • Next-Generation Firewalls and Intrusion Prevention: LearnQuest
    • Cybersecurity Prevention and Detection: Unit 1: Pearson
    • Building AI Agents and Agentic Workflows: IBM
    • Build Wireframes and Low-Fidelity Prototypes: Google
    • Using Databases with Python: University of Michigan
    • Introduction to Git and GitHub Basics: Packt
    • Tools for Data Science: IBM
    • Fundamentals of GIS: University of California, Davis
    • Junos Fundamentals: JNCIA-Junos Certification Guide: Packt

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