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      Michigan State University

      Design and Make Infographics (Project-Centered Course)

      Skills you'll gain: Infographics, Adobe Illustrator, Graphic and Visual Design, Data Mapping, Graphic Design, Typography, Design Elements And Principles, Graphical Tools, Storytelling, Color Theory

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Illinois Tech

      Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1b

      Skills you'll gain: Networking Hardware, General Networking, Wireless Networks, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Network Protocols, Local Area Networks, TCP/IP, Network Security, Network Routers, Network Switches, Wide Area Networks, System Configuration, Servers

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      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      290 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Initiation à la programmation (en C++)

      Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Game Design, Development Environment, Debugging

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      456 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      Advanced Programming in Swift

      Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, Apple iOS, iOS Development, Unit Testing, Apple Xcode, Test Case, Software Testing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Application Development, Application Security, Software Design, Debugging, Data Mapping, Functional Design, User Interface (UI)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      87 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Modeling Risk and Realities

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Modeling, Probability Distribution, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Risk Management, Data Visualization, Predictive Modeling, Data Modeling, Probability & Statistics, Risk Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Forecasting, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analysis, Process Optimization, Microsoft Excel

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Advanced R Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), R Programming, Debugging, Functional Design, Integrated Development Environments, Programming Principles, Data Manipulation, Data Structures, Software Documentation, Software Design Patterns, Performance Tuning

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      574 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ (FC0-U61)

      Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, Network Protocols, Web Applications, Computer Security Awareness Training, Network Routers, Wireless Networks, Technical Support and Services, Encryption, Security Awareness, Computer Literacy, System Configuration, Microsoft Office, Authentications, Microsoft Windows, Peripheral Devices, Patch Management, Technical Support, Mac OS, Database Management

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Introduction to Statistics & Data Analysis in Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Analytical Skills, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Literacy, R (Software), Data Analysis, R Programming, Statistics, Public Health, Statistical Inference, Descriptive Statistics, Probability Distribution, Data Import/Export

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

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      University of Alberta

      Problem Solving, Python Programming, and Video Games

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Video Game Development, Game Design, Programming Principles, Animation and Game Design, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Problem Solving, Computer Programming, Program Development, Software Engineering, Python Programming, Algorithms, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Pseudocode, Data Structures, Application Design, Debugging, Computer Science, Test Planning

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      233 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      SkillUp

      Tableau Data Analyst Certification Preparation

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Tableau Software, Peer Review, Data Visualization Software, Presentations, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Cleansing, Business Intelligence, Real Time Data, Data Manipulation, Data Presentation, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Transact-SQL, Data Quality, Data Transformation, Data Sharing, Data Integration, Data Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Introduction to Project Management with ClickUp

      Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Productivity Software, Collaborative Software, Calendar Management, Organizational Skills, Project Management Software, Scheduling, Time Management, Prioritization, Document Management, Workflow Management, Goal Setting, Project Management, User Accounts

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      687 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Packt

      Planning & Control with Oracle Primavera PPM Professional

      Skills you'll gain: Earned Value Management, Project Controls, Project Planning, Project Performance, Project Management Software, Cost Management, Project Portfolio Management, Budget Management, Performance Reporting, Process Improvement and Optimization, Dashboard, Administration, Data Visualization, User Accounts, Data Import/Export

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      73 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Design and Make Infographics (Project-Centered Course): Michigan State University
    • Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1b: Illinois Tech
    • Initiation à la programmation (en C++): École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Advanced Programming in Swift: Meta
    • Modeling Risk and Realities: University of Pennsylvania
    • Advanced R Programming: Johns Hopkins University
    • CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ (FC0-U61): Packt
    • Introduction to Statistics & Data Analysis in Public Health: Imperial College London
    • Problem Solving, Python Programming, and Video Games: University of Alberta
    • Tableau Data Analyst Certification Preparation: SkillUp

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