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      Johns Hopkins University

      Reproducible Research

      Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Knitr, Data Sharing, Statistical Reporting, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Validation, R Programming, Verification And Validation, Technical Documentation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      4.2K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Kennesaw State University

      Six Sigma Advanced Define and Measure Phases

      Skills you'll gain: Process Capability, Team Management, Statistical Process Controls, Exploratory Data Analysis, Six Sigma Methodology, Probability & Statistics, Process Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Lean Six Sigma, Process Mapping, Correlation Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Regression Analysis, Process Improvement, Quality Improvement, Business Process, Graphing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Architecting with Google Compute Engine en Español

      Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Application Deployment, Load Balancing, Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Kubernetes, Cloud Computing Architecture, CI/CD, Data Storage, Cloud Security, Microservices, Service Level Agreement, Cloud Storage, Terraform, Site Reliability Engineering, Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.6K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Hands-on Internet of Things

      Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Networking Hardware, Network Infrastructure, Network Routers, General Networking, Embedded Software, Network Switches, Network Protocols, Network Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Wireless Networks, Infrastructure Security, Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Emerging Technologies, Data Science, Telecommunications, Embedded Systems, Distributed Computing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      587 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Business Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Business Modeling, Strategic Decision-Making, Competitive Analysis, Value Propositions, Market Analysis, Innovation, Analysis

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • P

      Peking University

      More Chinese for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, English Language, Language Competency, Interpersonal Communications, Language Learning, Vocabulary, Culture, Cultural Sensitivity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      SkillUp EdTech

      Scrum Master

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Sprint Retrospectives, Sprint Planning, Backlogs, Agile Methodology, Agile Product Development, Agile Project Management, Team Building, Product Roadmaps, Team Management, Project Closure, Organizational Change, Meeting Facilitation, Team Leadership, Agile Software Development, Project Management, Product Management, Employee Coaching, Stakeholder Management, Kanban Principles

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      416 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of Pennsylvania

      AI in Education: Leveraging ChatGPT for Teaching

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Data Ethics, ChatGPT, AI Personalization, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Education Software and Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Information Privacy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      165 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Davis

      Essential Design Principles for Tableau

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Tableau Software, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Design Elements And Principles, Color Theory, Data Ethics, Human Factors, Aesthetics

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Davis

      Identifying Security Vulnerabilities

      Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Secure Coding, Cryptography, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Encryption, Application Security, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Data Security, Security Controls, Authentications, Vulnerability Management, Web Applications, Javascript

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      174 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      ETL and Data Pipelines with Shell, Airflow and Kafka

      Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Apache Airflow, Data Pipelines, Apache Kafka, Data Warehousing, Data Transformation, Data Migration, Web Scraping, Data Integration, Shell Script, Data Processing, Real Time Data, Data Cleansing, Big Data, Performance Tuning, Scalability

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      413 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Security in Google Cloud 日本語版

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Identity and Access Management, Kubernetes, Cloud Services, Cloud Security, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Security Controls, Cloud Computing, Virtual Machines, Large Language Modeling, Threat Management, Data Loss Prevention, Cloud Storage, Application Development, Threat Detection, Malware Protection, Continuous Monitoring

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      707 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Reproducible Research: Johns Hopkins University
    • Six Sigma Advanced Define and Measure Phases: Kennesaw State University
    • Architecting with Google Compute Engine en Español: Google Cloud
    • Hands-on Internet of Things: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Business Strategy: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • More Chinese for Beginners: Peking University
    • Scrum Master: SkillUp EdTech
    • AI in Education: Leveraging ChatGPT for Teaching: University of Pennsylvania
    • Essential Design Principles for Tableau: University of California, Davis
    • Identifying Security Vulnerabilities: University of California, Davis

    Skills you can learn in Computer Security And Networks

    Cybersecurity (33)
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    Google Cloud Platform (17)
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    Cryptography (16)
    Network Security (16)
    Linux (12)
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    Information Security (10)
    Application Programming Interfaces (8)
    Kubernetes (8)
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    Frequently Asked Questions about Information Security

    Information security is the practice of keeping data protected from theft, destruction, or misuse. It's different from cybersecurity in that cybersecurity refers to protecting physical computer assets, while information security concerns defending data from hackers. The practices of information security protect data from accidental breaches, unauthorized access, and malicious attacks. Whether you're storing your data or transmitting it from one place to another, information security keeps your data safe. The term "data" includes printed media as well as electronic information, and information security practices protect your data whether or not it's confidential.‎

    Our world has become increasingly dependent on data, and malicious people want to get their hands on information, which makes information security vital to our modern society. Piracy, identity theft, and intellectual property crimes are on the rise every year, so the demand for people and software that protects data continues to grow. Data breaches cost money and can damage reputations, so keeping information protected can prevent catastrophic problems. A working knowledge of information security is crucial if you're interested in a career in information technology.‎

    You can apply your knowledge of information security in a vast array of industries. Companies all over the country are looking for information technology specialists to help keep their sensitive and proprietary data safe, and jobs are available in the finance, healthcare, government, law enforcement, and insurance sectors, as well as in other areas. Cybersecurity and information technology companies are also hiring, and these businesses work with various clients to protect data from hackers and other attacks. You may even be able to start your own business in information security.‎

    Learning information security with online courses on Coursera allows you to gain a foothold in this growing field. You can gain firsthand experience in the issues that drive the information security industry, as well as the methods that data professionals use to combat hackers and data pirates. Opportunities exist to work toward becoming an IBM cybersecurity analyst, learn about cryptography, and understand regulatory compliance.‎

    Online Information Security courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Information Security skills. Choose from a wide range of Information Security courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Information Security, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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