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      Adobe

      Document Design

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe Acrobat, Document Management, Workflow Management, Collaborative Software, Process Design, Design Reviews, File Management, Presentations, Client Services, Marketing Collateral, Graphic Design, Digital Design, Version Control, Creative Design, Branding, Constructive Feedback

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      85 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Introducción a la ciencia de datos aplicada

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Correlation Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Science, Jupyter, Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Python Programming, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Design Thinking

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      415 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Amazon Web Services

      Skills and Best Practices for Cloud Support Associates

      Skills you'll gain: Root Cause Analysis, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Relationship Management, Problem Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Customer Support, Amazon Web Services, Communication, Cloud Solutions, Technical Support, Cloud Security, Cloud Services, Automation, Collaboration, Incident Management, Generative AI, Innovation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Create IT Diagrams with Lucidchart

      Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Collaborative Software, Technical Communication, Technical Documentation, Graphical Tools, User Accounts

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Institute for the Future

      Collaborative Foresight: How to Game the Future

      Skills you'll gain: Visionary, Systems Thinking, Strategic Thinking, Brainstorming, Game Theory, Creative Thinking, Dealing With Ambiguity, Collaboration, Interviewing Skills, Emerging Technologies, Strategic Planning, Innovation, Cognitive flexibility, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Empathy, Creativity, Communication Strategies

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      287 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Genome Assembly Programming Challenge

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Epidemiology, Graph Theory, Infectious Diseases, Program Development, Molecular Biology, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Software Development

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      346 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Secure Your Data at Rest

      Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Cloud Security, Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Data Storage, Microsoft SQL Servers, Data Encryption Standard, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Database Management, Data Governance, Key Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Threat Modeling, Identity and Access Management, Firewall

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      An Introduction to Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux

      Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Scanning, Exploitation techniques, Unix, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Information Systems Security, Web Applications, Virtual Machines, Software Installation, Web Servers

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Emerging Trends & Technologies in the Virtual K-12 Classroom

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Learning Management Systems, Collaborative Software, Teaching, Augmented Reality, Game Design, Virtual Environment, Emerging Technologies, Technology Strategies, Information Privacy, Social Media

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      665 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Dynamic Programming, Greedy Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Data Structures, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Python Programming, Program Development, Analysis, Design Strategies, Data Analysis

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      224 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Intermediate PostgreSQL

      Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, PostgreSQL, SQL, Database Management, Database Design, Relational Databases, Query Languages, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export, Data Integrity, Text Mining, Transaction Processing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      329 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Excel for Beginners: Advanced Functions

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Entry

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Document Design: Adobe
    • Introducción a la ciencia de datos aplicada: Universidad de los Andes
    • Skills and Best Practices for Cloud Support Associates: Amazon Web Services
    • Create IT Diagrams with Lucidchart: Coursera Project Network
    • Collaborative Foresight: How to Game the Future: Institute for the Future
    • Genome Assembly Programming Challenge: University of California San Diego
    • Secure Your Data at Rest: Microsoft
    • An Introduction to Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux: Packt
    • Emerging Trends & Technologies in the Virtual K-12 Classroom: University of California, Irvine
    • Dynamic Programming, Greedy Algorithms: University of Colorado Boulder

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