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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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      University of California, Davis

      Identifying Security Vulnerabilities

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

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Minnesota

      Information​ ​Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Resource Planning, Systems Analysis, Business Systems Analysis, Business Systems, Digital Transformation, Cloud Computing, IT Management, Organizational Change, Business Analysis, Change Management, Business Technologies, Process Analysis, Technology Strategies, Risk Management, Requirements Analysis, Information Technology, Information Systems, Business Transformation, Project Management, Critical Thinking

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Northwestern University

      What is Social?

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Target Audience, Social Media Management, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Content Strategy, Community Development, Market Analysis, Market Trend, Digital Transformation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Inferential Statistics

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Quantitative Research, Sampling (Statistics), Data Analysis, Probability Distribution, R Programming

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

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      Columbia University

      Financial Engineering and Risk Management

      Skills you'll gain: Derivatives, Financial Market, Securities (Finance), Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Asset Management, Market Liquidity, Mortgage Loans, Credit Risk, Applied Mathematics, Finance, Risk Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Financial Modeling, Equities, Regression Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Capital Markets, Futures Exchange, Risk Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      387 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      User Interface Design

      Skills you'll gain: Surveys, UI/UX Research, User Research, Human Factors, User Interface (UI) Design, Usability, Prototyping, Ideation, Usability Testing, Graphic and Visual Design, Human Computer Interaction, Design, Qualitative Research, User Experience, User Experience Design, User Centered Design, Interaction Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Interface (UI), Data Ethics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Duke University

      Renewable Energy and Green Building Entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Issue, Business Modeling, Innovation, New Business Development, Business, Business Strategy, Branding, Business Development, Market Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Salesforce

      Sales and CRM Overview

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Relationship Management, Salesforce, Sales Process, Sales Operations, Sales, B2B Sales, Data Management, Business-To-Consumer, Databases

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving, Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Debugging, Programming Principles, Program Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Spreadsheet Software, Data Management, Problem Solving, Computer Programming, Data Cleansing, Automation

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

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      California Institute of the Arts

      Introduction to Game Design

      Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Storytelling, Interactive Design, Design Elements And Principles, Systems Design, Usability, Creativity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Meta

      Advanced React

      Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), React.js, Unit Testing, JavaScript Frameworks, UI Components, Javascript, Test Automation, Front-End Web Development, Event-Driven Programming, Software Design Patterns, Data Validation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

      ADP Entry-Level Payroll Specialist

      Skills you'll gain: Payroll, Payroll Administration, Payroll Processing, Payroll Tax, Payroll Systems, Payroll Reporting, Tax Compliance, Tax Management, Data Entry, Labor Compliance, Compensation Management, Tax Preparation, Benefits Administration, Income Tax, Workforce Management, Tax, Labor Law, Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX) Compliance, Human Resources, Data Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      558 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Identifying Security Vulnerabilities: University of California, Davis
    • Information​ ​Systems: University of Minnesota
    • What is Social?: Northwestern University
    • Inferential Statistics: Duke University
    • Financial Engineering and Risk Management: Columbia University
    • User Interface Design: University of Minnesota
    • Renewable Energy and Green Building Entrepreneurship: Duke University
    • Sales and CRM Overview: Salesforce
    • Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving, Part 1: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Introduction to Game Design: California Institute of the Arts

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