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    Minnesota State University, Mankato

    Technical Communication Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Usability Testing, Usability, Research Methodologies, User Research, Writing and Editing, User Feedback, Report Writing, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Experience Design, Prompt Engineering, Persona (User Experience), User Experience, Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Complexity and Public Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Health Policy, Climate Change Programs, Program Evaluation, Political Sciences, Sustainable Development, Economic Development, Social Sciences, Economics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Computational Thinking, Data Storytelling, Innovation, Decision Making

    Build toward a degree

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Object-Oriented Programming and Functions

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Maintainability, Data Validation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701)

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Incident Response, Endpoint Security, Zero Trust Network Access, Authentications, Risk Analysis, Network Security, Cyber Governance, Cloud Computing, Compliance Auditing, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Network Architecture, Governance, Information Systems Security, Data Security, Infrastructure Security, Mobile Security, Encryption, Risk Management

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Interfacing with the Arduino

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Basic Electrical Systems, Automation Engineering, Electronics, Electronic Components, Embedded Systems, Control Systems, Electronic Hardware, Wireless Networks, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Hardware Design, Peripheral Devices, Human Machine Interfaces, Electrical Wiring, Computer Systems, Programming Principles, Systems Engineering, Computer Programming, Remote Access Systems, Interactive Learning

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

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    Google

    Organize Projects and Measure Productivity with Scrum

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Project Performance, Constructive Feedback

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Information Assurance Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Email Security, Exploitation techniques, Border Gateway Protocol, Malware Protection, Mobile Security, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Network Monitoring, TCP/IP, Threat Detection, Network Analysis, Internet Of Things, Network Protocols, Responsible AI, Network Routing, Infrastructure Security, Application Security, Information Systems Security

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Pearson

    Cisco Certified Support Technician IT Support 100-140 Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Safety, Desktop Support, System Support, Technical Documentation, Problem Management, Debugging, Safety and Security, Technical Support, Hardware Troubleshooting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Detect, Respond, and Recover from Cloud Cybersecurity Attacks

    Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, Continuous Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Disaster Recovery, Incident Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Threat Detection, Cloud Security, Security Controls, Threat Management, System Monitoring, IT Automation, Record Keeping, Problem Management

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    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Data Visualization and Storytelling with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Visualization, Data Storytelling, Heat Maps, Data Mapping

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Building Core Ecommerce Features

    Skills you'll gain: Full-Stack Web Development, Order Management, Responsive Web Design, UI Components, Web Applications, JavaScript Frameworks, React.js, Authentications, Data Validation, E-Commerce, Dashboard, TypeScript, Database Development, User Accounts, Application Programming Interface (API), Product Management, Payment Processing and Collection

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Developing Mobile Apps with Flutter

    Skills you'll gain: Flutter (Software), Mobile Development, React Native, Apple iOS, iOS Development, User Story, Android Development, User Interface (UI), Mobile Security, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Application Development, Cross Platform Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Development Tools, Development Environment, UI Components, Application Deployment, Figma (Design Software), Databases, User Interface (UI) Design

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

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

  • Technical Communication Essentials: Minnesota State University, Mankato
  • Complexity and Public Policy: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Object-Oriented Programming and Functions: Packt
  • CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701): Packt
  • Interfacing with the Arduino: University of California, Irvine
  • Organize Projects and Measure Productivity with Scrum: Google
  • Information Assurance Analysis: Johns Hopkins University
  • Cisco Certified Support Technician IT Support 100-140 Unit 2: Pearson
  • Detect, Respond, and Recover from Cloud Cybersecurity Attacks: Google Cloud
  • Data Visualization and Storytelling with Python: Packt

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