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      University of Pennsylvania

      Fundamentals of Quantitative Modeling

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Business Modeling, Financial Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Process Optimization, Risk Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Markov Model, Business Process Improvement, Simulation and Simulation Software, Probability

      4.6
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Genomic Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Unix Commands, Biostatistics, Molecular Biology, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Unix, Programming Principles, Data Management, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Methods, Command-Line Interface, Science and Research, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Analysis Software, Data Structures, R Programming, Computational Thinking, Jupyter, Python Programming

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Stanford University

      Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Graph Theory, Data Structures, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Bioinformatics, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Model, Network Routing, Network Analysis, Probability, Design Strategies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Introduction to Selenium

      Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Test Automation, Scripting, Debugging, Web Scraping, Software Testing, Web Development Tools, Automation, Browser Compatibility, Test Data

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      Assets, Threats, and Vulnerabilities

      Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Security Controls, Threat Management, Security Awareness, Vulnerability Management, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Threat Detection, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Risk, Malware Protection, Personally Identifiable Information, NIST 800-53, Information Privacy, Risk Management Framework, Authorization (Computing), Encryption, Cryptography, Authentications

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.7K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Getting Started with Microsoft Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      12K reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Business Analytics with Excel: Elementary to Advanced

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Data Presentation, Operations Research, Regression Analysis, Excel Formulas, Pivot Tables And Charts, Business Analytics, Business Analysis, Business Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Resource Allocation, Spreadsheet Software, Statistical Methods, Financial Modeling, Productivity Software, Process Optimization, Complex Problem Solving, Transportation Operations

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.9K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      C and Go: Classical and Modern Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Go (Programming Language), Debugging, C (Programming Language), Data Structures, C++ (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Algorithms, Command-Line Interface, Unit Testing, Program Development, Software Technical Review, Computer Science, Software Testing, Integration Testing, Integrated Development Environments, Data Storage, File Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      7.2K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      California Institute of the Arts

      UI / UX Design

      Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Mockups, Information Architecture, Responsive Web Design, User Experience Design, Adobe XD, User Interface (UI) Design, User Experience, Graphic and Visual Design, Usability, Web Design, User Centered Design, Prototyping, UI Components, HTML and CSS, Design Research, Interaction Design, Design Elements And Principles, Design Strategies, User Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Stanford University

      Cryptography I

      Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Data Encryption Standard, Encryption, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Key Management, Cybersecurity, Authentications, Data Integrity, Algorithms

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Macquarie University

      Excel Skills for Business: Intermediate I

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Dashboard, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Consolidation, Business Reporting, Automation, Data Integration, Data Management, Data Cleansing

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      17K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Wesleyan University

      Creative Writing

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Editing, Writing, Peer Review, Writing and Editing, Proofreading, Constructive Feedback, Content Creation, Persistence, Design Research, Creativity, Creative Thinking

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      6.2K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Fundamentals of Quantitative Modeling: University of Pennsylvania
    • Genomic Data Science: Johns Hopkins University
    • Algorithms: Stanford University
    • Introduction to Selenium: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Assets, Threats, and Vulnerabilities: Google
    • Getting Started with Microsoft Excel: Coursera Project Network
    • Business Analytics with Excel: Elementary to Advanced: Johns Hopkins University
    • C and Go: Classical and Modern Programming: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • UI / UX Design: California Institute of the Arts
    • Cryptography I: Stanford University

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