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      Board Infinity

      Introduction to .NET Core

      Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, .NET Framework, Web Applications, Web Development, Application Frameworks, Model View Controller, Application Development, Microsoft Visual Studio, Application Deployment, Cross Platform Development, Cloud Hosting, Development Environment, Debugging, Middleware, Integrated Development Environments, Software Architecture, Command-Line Interface

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      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      70 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Use Canva to Design Digital Course Collateral

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Color Theory, Developing Training Materials, Digital Design, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Creative Design, Marketing, Social Media

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.5K reviews

      Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      West Virginia University

      Account Management & Sales Force Design

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Management, Sales Strategy, Account Management, Sales, Sales Process, Inside Sales, General Sales Practices, Selling Techniques, Business Strategy, Outside Sales

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      289 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Michigan State University

      Art for Games

      Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Animations, 3D Modeling, Storyboarding, Color Theory, Animation and Game Design, Video Game Development, Game Design, Autodesk Maya, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Design Elements And Principles, Adobe Photoshop, Conceptual Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, Prototyping, Graphic and Visual Design, Virtual Environment, Design, Data Import/Export

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      413 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Toronto

      Plant Bioinformatics

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Network Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Scientific Visualization, Data Analysis, Data Mining, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Analysis, Data Mapping, Interactive Data Visualization, Taxonomy, Databases

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      250 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de Chile

      Marketing Gerencial

      Skills you'll gain: Brand Management, Consumer Behaviour, Strategic Marketing, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Relationship Management, Customer Insights, Value Propositions, Market Dynamics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.2K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Toronto

      GIS, Mapping, and Spatial Analysis Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Spatial Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, ArcGIS, Data Visualization, Data Compilation, Data Mapping, Data Storytelling, Metadata Management, Data Integration, Data Management

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      315 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Learning, Knowledge, and Human Development

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Child Development, School Psychology, Pedagogy, Human Development, Higher Education, Learning Theory, Psychology, Student Engagement, Social Sciences

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      268 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Intermediate Object-Oriented Programming with Java

      Skills you'll gain: Java, Mobile Development, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Frameworks, Android Development, Application Development, Program Development, Software Development

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      69 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Packt

      Pentesting Fundamentals for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Penetration Testing, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Testing, Vulnerability Management, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cyber Security Assessment, Test Tools, Virtual Machines, Technical Documentation, Microsoft Windows, System Configuration, Command-Line Interface, Software Installation, Scripting

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Microsoft

      Introduction to Programming With C#

      Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, .NET Framework, Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Development Tools, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      63 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Real-Time Embedded Systems Concepts and Practices

      Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Hardware Architecture, System Programming, Operating Systems, Linux, Real Time Data, System Requirements, System Design and Implementation, Service Level, Debugging

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      93 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Introduction to .NET Core: Board Infinity
    • Use Canva to Design Digital Course Collateral: Coursera Project Network
    • Account Management & Sales Force Design: West Virginia University
    • Art for Games: Michigan State University
    • Plant Bioinformatics: University of Toronto
    • Marketing Gerencial: Universidad de Chile
    • GIS, Mapping, and Spatial Analysis Capstone: University of Toronto
    • Learning, Knowledge, and Human Development : University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Intermediate Object-Oriented Programming with Java: Coursera Project Network
    • Pentesting Fundamentals for Beginners: Packt

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