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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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      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI for University Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Innovation, Curriculum Development, Enterprise Architecture, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Workforce Development, Education Software and Technology, Business Strategies, Emerging Technologies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      934 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      PHP Mastery: Build Web Apps

      Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, PHP (Scripting Language), Package and Software Management, Restful API, Object-Relational Mapping, Web Development, Software Testing, Web Applications, Development Testing, Application Frameworks, Web Development Tools, Debugging, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Security, Software Development Tools, Database Development, Database Management, Authentications, Server Side, Authorization (Computing)

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Improving Customer Retention

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Retention, Loyalty Programs, Customer Relationship Management, Brand Loyalty, Customer experience improvement, Customer Engagement, Customer Service, Consumer Behaviour, User Feedback, Customer Analysis, Marketing Strategies, Service Improvement, Personalized Service

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      50 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Securing a Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL Instance

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, PostgreSQL, Google Cloud Platform, Authentications, Database Management, Data Security, Identity and Access Management, Key Management

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      LearnQuest

      Advanced Java

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Maven, Spring Framework, Microservices, Spring Boot, Java, Java Programming, Back-End Web Development, Software Architecture, Server Side, Load Balancing, Cloud Development, Restful API, Systems Architecture, Web Applications, Scalability

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      49 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005)

      Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Server Administration, Windows Servers, Servers, Network Troubleshooting, Linux Servers, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Hardware Troubleshooting, Operating System Administration, Data Storage Technologies, IT Automation, Remote Access Systems, System Monitoring, Networking Hardware, Computer Hardware, Firewall, Data Security, Encryption

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Introduction to Digital Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Keyword Research, Digital Marketing, Online Advertising, Search Engine Optimization, Content Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Web Analytics and SEO, Storytelling, Marketing Strategies, Pay Per Click Advertising, Marketing Communications, Customer Relationship Management, Brand Management, Consumer Behaviour

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      223 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Rochester

      The Power of Markets II: Market Structure and Firm Behavior

      Skills you'll gain: Production Process, Economics, Cost Control, Business Economics, Market Dynamics, Market Share, Market Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Supply And Demand, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Competitive Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      125 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      The Merkle Tree and Cryptocurrencies

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Data Integrity, Encryption, FinTech, Network Security, Transaction Processing, Data Structures, Emerging Technologies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional de Colombia

      Sistemas difusos

      Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Machine Learning, Applied Mathematics, System Design and Implementation, Software Development Tools, Programming Principles, Logical Reasoning, Arithmetic, Algorithms

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      47 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Minnesota

      Recommender Systems: Evaluation and Metrics

      Skills you'll gain: Performance Metric, Performance Measurement, Benchmarking, Usability Testing, A/B Testing, User Feedback, Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Predictive Analytics, Diversity and Inclusion

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      235 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnKartS

      Kafka Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Server Administration

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      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Generative AI for University Leaders : Vanderbilt University
    • PHP Mastery: Build Web Apps: Board Infinity
    • Improving Customer Retention: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Securing a Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL Instance: Google Cloud
    • Advanced Java: LearnQuest
    • CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005): Packt
    • Introduction to Digital Marketing: University of California, Irvine
    • The Power of Markets II: Market Structure and Firm Behavior: University of Rochester
    • The Merkle Tree and Cryptocurrencies: University of California, Irvine
    • Sistemas difusos: Universidad Nacional de Colombia

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