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    LearnQuest

    Object-Oriented Hierarchies in Java

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Software Design

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    212 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Azure Infrastructure Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Cloud Infrastructure, Microsoft Azure, Virtual Machines, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Infrastructure Security, Multi-Factor Authentication, Network Infrastructure, Cloud Storage, Virtualization, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Computing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Data Migration, Disaster Recovery

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    53 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cybersecurity, Digital Communications, Authentications, Data Integrity, Algorithms, Computer Science

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    1.3K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillUp

    Scrum Master

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Sprint Retrospectives, Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Planning, Backlogs, Project Risk Management, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Team Building, Team Management, Meeting Facilitation, Stakeholder Engagement, Organizational Change, Stakeholder Management, Team Leadership, Agile Software Development, Employee Coaching, Project Management, Risk Management, Communication

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    514 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Snowflake

    Intro to Snowflake for Devs, Data Scientists, Data Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Data Engineering, Data Manipulation, Data Lakes, Data Warehousing, Cloud Development, SQL, Data Pipelines, Extract, Transform, Load, Application Development, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Stored Procedure, Data Storage, Database Management, LLM Application, Generative AI, Data Science, Machine Learning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    166 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EIT Digital

    Becoming a Cybersecurity Consultant

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Threat Modeling, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Security, Risk Management, Security Controls, Data Security, Information Privacy, Vulnerability Assessments, Business Economics

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Gemini for Google Workspace with GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Responsible AI, Storytelling, Video Production, Email Automation, Google Docs, Google Workspace, Video Editing, Proofreading, Prompt Engineering, Productivity Software, Gmail, Workflow Management, LLM Application, Google Sheets, Generative AI, Writing, Collaboration, Project Management, Business Communication

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    258 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    DevOps Culture and Mindset

    Skills you'll gain: DevOps, CI/CD, Process Mapping, Culture Transformation, Continuous Improvement Process, Lean Methodologies, Risk Management, Process Improvement, Organizational Structure, Kanban Principles, Operational Efficiency, User Feedback, Systems Thinking

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    586 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

    Programming with Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Generative AI, GitHub, OpenAI, Software Development Tools, Computer Programming Tools, Microsoft Visual Studio, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Computer Programming, Innovation

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    84 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    Credential Access, discovery, lateral movement & collection

    Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Operations, Python Programming, Data Access, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Scripting, Network Protocols, User Accounts

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    62 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Developing Innovative Ideas for New Companies: The First Step in Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Strategic Decision-Making, Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Ideation, Innovation, Business Strategies, Customer Insights, Market Analysis, New Business Development, Competitive Analysis, Value Propositions

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.5K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    University of Toronto

    Bioinformatic Methods II

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Molecular Biology, Network Analysis, Database Software, Health Informatics, Data Processing, Data Visualization Software, Scientific Visualization

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    487 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Object-Oriented Hierarchies in Java: LearnQuest
  • Azure Infrastructure Fundamentals: LearnQuest
  • Cryptography: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Scrum Master: SkillUp
  • Intro to Snowflake for Devs, Data Scientists, Data Engineers: Snowflake
  • Becoming a Cybersecurity Consultant: EIT Digital
  • Gemini for Google Workspace with GenAI: Google Cloud
  • DevOps Culture and Mindset: University of California, Davis
  • Programming with Generative AI: Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
  • Credential Access, discovery, lateral movement & collection: Infosec

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