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      CertNexus

      Detect and Mitigate Ethical Risks

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Accountability, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Information Privacy, Risk Mitigation, Safety and Security, Business Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      95 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      ChatGPT + Cybersecurity: AI-Powered Tabletops & Training

      Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Incident Response, ChatGPT, Computer Security Incident Management, Generative AI, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Incident Management, Prompt Engineering, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Team Performance Management, Scenario Testing, Hardening, Complex Problem Solving, Discussion Facilitation, Artificial Intelligence, Performance Analysis, Coordination

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Corporate Finance Institute

      Introduction to ESG

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Compliance Management, Business Risk Management, Business Intelligence, Stakeholder Analysis, Environmental Issue, Corporate Strategy, Governance, Performance Analysis, Case Studies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      155 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Enterprise Java Beans (EJBs) and the Jakarta Persistence API (JPA)

      Skills you'll gain: Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Object-Relational Mapping, Java, Application Servers, Middleware, Application Deployment, Enterprise Architecture, Server Side, Transaction Processing, Business Logic

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Codio

      Python Object Basics: Functions, Recursion, and Objects

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Scripting Languages, Python Programming, Scripting, Computer Science

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      65 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Spring MVC With Spring Boot (All Modules) and Project

      Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, Spring Boot, Model View Controller, Hibernate (Java), Java, Web Applications, Object-Relational Mapping, Application Deployment, Application Security, Database Application, Software Development Tools, Authentications, Development Environment, Authorization (Computing), Query Languages

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Codio

      Object-Oriented Python: Inheritance and Encapsulation

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Python Programming, File Management, Computer Science

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      148 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Finite Element Analysis Convergence and Mesh Independence

      Skills you'll gain: Finite Element Methods, Simulation and Simulation Software, Cloud Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Simulations, Mechanical Design, Engineering Design Process, Verification And Validation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      234 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Minnesota

      Introduction to Predictive Modeling

      Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Predictive Modeling, Regression Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Forecasting, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Transformation, Trend Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Data Cleansing, Statistical Methods, Performance Metric

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      137 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Università di Napoli Federico II

      Autonomous Vehicle Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Control Systems, Apache Hadoop, Apache Hive, Big Data, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mechanical Design, Model Based Systems Engineering, Database Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Vision, Laboratory Experience, Systems Architecture, Distributed Computing, Equipment Design, Data Processing, Global Positioning Systems, Business Intelligence, Automation

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      65 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Fraud Detection and Compliance

      Skills you'll gain: Fraud detection, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Responsible AI, Regulatory Requirements, Compliance Management, Governance, Business Risk Management, Risk Management, Data Ethics, Anomaly Detection, Artificial Intelligence, Forecasting

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      NIIT

      Server side JavaScript with Node.js

      Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Unit Testing, Server Side, Javascript, Debugging, Back-End Web Development, File Systems, Development Testing, Web Applications, JSON

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      85 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Detect and Mitigate Ethical Risks: CertNexus
    • ChatGPT + Cybersecurity: AI-Powered Tabletops & Training: Vanderbilt University
    • Introduction to ESG: Corporate Finance Institute
    • Enterprise Java Beans (EJBs) and the Jakarta Persistence API (JPA): LearnQuest
    • Python Object Basics: Functions, Recursion, and Objects: Codio
    • Spring MVC With Spring Boot (All Modules) and Project: Packt
    • Object-Oriented Python: Inheritance and Encapsulation: Codio
    • Finite Element Analysis Convergence and Mesh Independence: Coursera Project Network
    • Introduction to Predictive Modeling: University of Minnesota
    • Autonomous Vehicle Engineering: Università di Napoli Federico II

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