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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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      Packt

      Advanced Gatling for Stress Testing Web Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

      Making Science Reproducible - A Capstone Course

      Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Key Management, YAML

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Web Applications for Everybody

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, SQL, MySQL, PHP (Scripting Language), Relational Databases, JSON, jQuery, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Javascript and jQuery, Ajax, Databases, Data Modeling, Database Application, Database Development, Debugging, Web Applications, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Development, Web Development, Javascript

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      9.3K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Developing Industrial Internet of Things

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Real-Time Operating Systems, Internet Of Things, Machine Learning Algorithms, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Product Planning, File Systems, Debugging, Model Based Systems Engineering, Product Requirements, Project Planning, Big Data, Data Analysis, Electronic Systems, Wireless Networks, Infrastructure Security, General Networking, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity

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      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      825 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Northeastern University

      Application Engineering and Development Part 2

      Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Java Programming, User Interface (UI), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Modeling, Test Data, Software Development, Application Development, Artificial Intelligence, Data Structures

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Board Infinity

      Prepare for VMware Data Center Virtualization Exam

      Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Virtual Machines, VMware ESX Servers, Disaster Recovery, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Virtualization, Patch Management, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Data Storage, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Infrastructure Architecture, Network Administration, System Monitoring, Data Centers, Cloud Infrastructure, Configuration Management, System Configuration, Kubernetes, Network Switches, Cloud Computing Architecture

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pearson

      Rust Programming Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: System Programming, Rust (Programming Language), Data Structures, Relational Databases, Other Programming Languages, Databases, Data Access, Debugging, Programming Principles, Application Development, Secure Coding, SQL, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C++ (Programming Language), Maintainability, Interoperability, Software Development, Command-Line Interface, Data Import/Export, File Management

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Johns Hopkins University

      AI for Cybersecurity

      Skills you'll gain: Anomaly Detection, Generative AI, Fraud detection, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Malware Protection, Continuous Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Feature Engineering, Network Analysis, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Modeling, Email Security, System Design and Implementation, Network Security, Jupyter, Authentications, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Software

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      67 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Pearson

      Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 3

      Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux, Package and Software Management, Remote Access Systems, File Management, Linux Commands, Operating System Administration, OS Process Management, Systems Administration, System Monitoring, File Systems, General Networking, Network Administration, System Configuration, Command-Line Interface, Software Installation, Service Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Cybersecurity Identity and Access Solutions using Azure AD

      Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Authentications, Identity and Access Management, Authorization (Computing), Active Directory, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Multi-Factor Authentication, Microsoft Azure, Single Sign-On (SSO), Software As A Service, User Accounts, Cloud Services, Enterprise Security

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      174 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      Status: AI skills
      AI skills
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      Microsoft

      Microsoft Business Analyst

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Excel Formulas, Process Flow Diagrams, Business Process Modeling, User Story, Business Requirements, Stakeholder Management, Data Modeling, Microsoft Excel, Software Development Life Cycle, Requirements Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Quality Management, Pivot Tables And Charts, Microsoft Visio, Power BI, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Business Analysis, Scrum (Software Development), Data Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Free Trial
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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Data Visualization

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Tableau Software, Plot (Graphics), Scatter Plots, Data Mapping, Graphing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Advanced Gatling for Stress Testing Web Applications: Packt
    • Making Science Reproducible - A Capstone Course: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
    • Web Applications for Everybody: University of Michigan
    • Developing Industrial Internet of Things: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Application Engineering and Development Part 2: Northeastern University
    • Prepare for VMware Data Center Virtualization Exam: Board Infinity
    • Rust Programming Essentials: Pearson
    • AI for Cybersecurity: Johns Hopkins University
    • Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 3: Pearson
    • Cybersecurity Identity and Access Solutions using Azure AD: Microsoft

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