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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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      Arizona State University

      Introduction to Python

      Skills you'll gain: Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Scripting, Software Engineering, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Prompt Engineering with GPT: Programming for Custom Content

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, OpenAI, ChatGPT, Large Language Modeling, Python Programming, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Development, Machine Learning, Software Engineering

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      58 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Optical Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Equipment Design, Performance Tuning, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Hardware Design, Engineering Analysis, Computer-Aided Design, Image Analysis, System Design and Implementation, Engineering Design Process, Laboratory Equipment, Simulation and Simulation Software, Systems Design, Human Factors, Medical Imaging, System Configuration, Technical Design, Physics, Applied Mathematics

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      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      369 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Sensors and Sensor Circuit Design

      Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Electronic Systems, Hardware Design, Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Electronic Components, Thermal Management, Electrical Wiring, Laboratory Equipment, Design Specifications, Debugging, Schematic Diagrams, Engineering Calculations, Development Environment

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Use Canva to Create Social Media Marketing Designs

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Marketing Design, Graphic Design, Branding, Marketing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.6K reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Infosec

      Cybersecurity Leadership and Management

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Security Management, Incident Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, IT Management, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Governance, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Security Controls, Asset Management, Security Requirements Analysis, Information Assurance, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Leadership and Management, Leadership, Technical Communication

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      131 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI Primer

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Large Language Modeling, Creativity, Creative Problem-Solving, Human Machine Interfaces, Collaboration, Natural Language Processing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      345 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Vanderbilt University

      OpenAI GPTs: Creating Your Own Custom AI Assistants

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Personalization, ChatGPT, Personalized Service, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, Expense Management, Productivity Software, Travel Arrangements, Innovation, Scenario Testing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      556 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      The Blockchain

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, FinTech, Cryptography, Distributed Computing, Transaction Processing, Payment Systems, Emerging Technologies, Digital Assets, Software Systems, Computer Systems, Software Architecture, Data Integrity, Network Analysis, Peer Review

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      173 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Overview of Data Visualization

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Data Presentation, Google Sheets, Data Compilation, Data Visualization Software, Graphing, Spreadsheet Software

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      420 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Scrimba

      Advanced JavaScript

      Skills you'll gain: Ajax, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Javascript, JSON, Application Programming Interface (API), Scripting, Software Design Patterns, Data Management, Data Structures, Event-Driven Programming, Data Validation, Programming Principles, Web Development, Software Development, Debugging, Software Engineering, Performance Tuning

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      DevOps, DataOps, MLOps

      Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Containerization, Rust (Programming Language), DevOps, Applied Machine Learning, Cloud Solutions, CI/CD, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Serverless Computing, Application Frameworks, Docker (Software), Generative AI Agents, GitHub, Command-Line Interface, Big Data

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      181 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Introduction to Python: Arizona State University
    • Prompt Engineering with GPT: Programming for Custom Content: Coursera Project Network
    • Optical Engineering: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Sensors and Sensor Circuit Design: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Use Canva to Create Social Media Marketing Designs: Coursera Project Network
    • Cybersecurity Leadership and Management: Infosec
    • Generative AI Primer: Vanderbilt University
    • OpenAI GPTs: Creating Your Own Custom AI Assistants: Vanderbilt University
    • The Blockchain: University of California, Irvine
    • Overview of Data Visualization: Coursera Project Network

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