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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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      IBM

      Getting Started with Git and GitHub

      Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Collaborative Software, Software Versioning, Code Review, Command-Line Interface, Unix Commands, Microsoft Windows

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Object-Oriented Data Structures in C++

      Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Debugging, Engineering Software, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Development Environment, Programming Principles, Data Structures

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft Power BI and Power Platform for Productivity

      Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Data Storytelling, Microsoft Power Platform, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Power BI, Data Analysis, Datamaps, Microsoft Excel, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Star Schema, Data Transformation, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Microsoft Copilot, Data Management, Spreadsheet Software, Data Modeling, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      590 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Use AI as a Creative or Expert Partner

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, AI Personalization, Ideation, Solution Design

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      712 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Digital Transformation with Google Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Solutions, Digital Transformation, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Public Cloud, Business Transformation, Software As A Service, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Multi-Cloud, Technology Strategies, Cloud Security, Capital Expenditure, Operating Expense

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.5K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Interactive Brokers

      Practical Guide to Trading

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Derivatives, Financial Analysis, Financial Trading, Equities, International Finance, Credit Risk, Securities Trading, Financial Market, Income Statement, Investments, Risk Management, Balance Sheet, Futures Exchange, Financial Modeling, Market Dynamics, Market Analysis, Risk Analysis, Market Data, Capital Markets

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      786 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Codio

      Tools for Security Specialists

      Skills you'll gain: ISO/IEC 27001, Vulnerability Scanning, Endpoint Security, Risk Appetite, Risk Management, Infrastructure Security, Security Management, Incident Response, Vulnerability Assessments, Linux, Linux Administration, Network Security, Business Risk Management, Incident Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Authorization (Computing), Personally Identifiable Information, Security Controls, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Strategy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      56 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Linux Foundation

      Open Source Software Development, Linux and Git

      Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Linux, Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Bash (Scripting Language), Command-Line Interface, Git (Version Control System), Unix Commands, Continuous Delivery, File Systems, Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, File Management, CI/CD, Software Development, Shell Script, Unix, Debugging, Version Control, Software Development Tools

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      3.1K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Yonsei University

      Introduction to TCP/IP

      Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Protocols, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Network Routing, Cybersecurity, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Architecture, Network Analysis, Network Security

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      2.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Digital Marketing Analytics in Theory

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Web Analytics, Digital Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Strategies, Consumer Behaviour, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Analytics, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Business Technologies, Paid media, Customer Analysis, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Social Media, Information Privacy, Media Planning, Data Collection

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      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      4.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Adobe

      Design Fundamentals with AI

      Skills you'll gain: Typography, Creative Design, Digital Design, Color Theory, Visual Design, Graphic Design, Logo Design, Data Ethics, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Design Software, AI Personalization, Content Creation, Creativity, Generative AI Agents

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      955 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SAS

      Getting Started with SAS Programming

      Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Data Validation, Data Manipulation, Data Access, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Import/Export, Statistical Programming, SQL, Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Descriptive Statistics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Getting Started with Git and GitHub: IBM
    • Object-Oriented Data Structures in C++: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Microsoft Power BI and Power Platform for Productivity: Microsoft
    • Use AI as a Creative or Expert Partner: Google
    • Digital Transformation with Google Cloud: Google Cloud
    • Practical Guide to Trading: Interactive Brokers
    • Tools for Security Specialists: Codio
    • Open Source Software Development, Linux and Git: The Linux Foundation
    • Introduction to TCP/IP: Yonsei University
    • Digital Marketing Analytics in Theory: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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