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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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      Microsoft

      Cybersecurity Tools and Technologies

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Security Testing, System Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Security, Microsoft Azure, Firewall, Virtual Private Networks (VPN)

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      186 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      People, Technology and the Future of Mobility

      Skills you'll gain: Automation, Electric Power Systems, Policy Analysis, Socioeconomics, Social Justice, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Emerging Technologies, Disabilities, Transportation Operations, Health Equity, Technology Roadmaps, Social Sciences, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Environment, Human Factors (Security), Surveys, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Artificial Intelligence, Information Privacy, Infrastructure Architecture

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      665 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      More C# Programming and Unity

      Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, C# (Programming Language), Video Game Development, Data Structures, Application Development, Program Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Cross Platform Development, Scripting, Debugging

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      617 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Illinois Tech

      Hardware and Operating System Foundations III

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, System Configuration, Firewall, Linux, System Monitoring, System Support, Authorization (Computing), File Management, Data Security

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Splunk Inc.

      Splunk Search Expert

      Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Correlation Analysis, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization Software, Data Wrangling, Performance Tuning, Statistical Methods, Dashboard, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Statistical Analysis, Data Processing, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Data Analysis, Data Synthesis, Ad Hoc Reporting, Business Intelligence, Big Data, Data Science, Business Analytics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      264 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Mastering the Software Engineering Interview

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Technical Communication, Adaptability, Algorithms, Overcoming Obstacles, Software Engineering, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Problem Solving, Self-Awareness, Collaboration

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      555 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Kennesaw State University

      The GRC Approach to Managing Cybersecurity

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Management, Cyber Risk, Risk Management Framework, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Controls, Information Privacy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      359 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Build a computer vision app with Azure Cognitive Services

      Skills you'll gain: Application Programming Interface (API), Microsoft Azure, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), User Accounts, Image Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Computing, Software Development

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      338 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Start Your API Testing Journey With Postman Tool

      Skills you'll gain: Postman API Platform, JSON, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Testing, Restful API, Scripting, Test Case, Functional Testing

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      300 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Toronto

      Motion Planning for Self-Driving Cars

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Computer Vision, Predictive Modeling, Scenario Testing, Data Structures, Spatial Data Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      484 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Board Infinity

      Generative AI in HR - Impact and Application of Gen AI

      Skills you'll gain: HR Tech, Human Resources, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Talent Acquisition, Employee Engagement, Recruitment, Human Resource Strategy, Employee Training, Workforce Planning, Business Ethics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Information Privacy

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      232 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Cybersecurity Architecture

      Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Endpoint Security, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Cyber Attacks, Data Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Secure Coding, Firewall, Application Security, Authentications, Security Controls, Authorization (Computing), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Data Governance

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      131 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Cybersecurity Tools and Technologies: Microsoft
    • People, Technology and the Future of Mobility : University of Michigan
    • More C# Programming and Unity: University of Colorado System
    • Hardware and Operating System Foundations III: Illinois Tech
    • Splunk Search Expert: Splunk Inc.
    • Mastering the Software Engineering Interview: University of California San Diego
    • The GRC Approach to Managing Cybersecurity: Kennesaw State University
    • Build a computer vision app with Azure Cognitive Services: Microsoft
    • Start Your API Testing Journey With Postman Tool: Coursera Project Network
    • Motion Planning for Self-Driving Cars: University of Toronto

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