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    LearnQuest

    Defending Against AI-Driven Phishing and Social Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Anomaly Detection, Cyber Engineering, Cyber Operations, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection, Security Awareness, Network Analysis, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Email Security, Machine Learning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Master & Manage Linux CentOS Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Command-Line Interface, Unix Commands, Linux, Operating System Administration, Linux Commands, Systems Administration, User Accounts, Shell Script, Remote Access Systems, Network Security, Network Administration, General Networking, File Management, System Configuration, Software Installation, File Systems, Data Storage Technologies, Virtual Machines

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Practical Splunk for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Dashboard, Ad Hoc Reporting, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Reporting, Event Monitoring, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Software Installation, Analytics, Data Analysis, Big Data, Query Languages

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Introduction à Cloud Next Generation Firewall

    Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Network Security, Cloud Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cloud Management, Threat Modeling, Network Monitoring, Threat Detection

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Introduction to Computer Information Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Development, Systems Development Life Cycle, Agile Methodology, Productivity Software, Network Security, Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Computer Systems, Data Security, Risk Management, System Design and Implementation, TCP/IP, Information Technology, Software Development Methodologies, Data Ethics, Cybersecurity, General Networking, Productivity, Safety and Security, Process Design

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    285 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Python 3 Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, JSON, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design, Debugging, Object Oriented Design, Data Processing, Web Scraping, Unit Testing, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Data Import/Export, Restful API, Image Analysis, Data Manipulation, Jupyter, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Software Engineering, File Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    23K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Next-Generation Firewalls and Intrusion Prevention

    Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Continuous Monitoring, Threat Management, Firewall, Incident Response, Network Security, Threat Detection, Network Monitoring, Information Systems Security, Infrastructure Security, Cybersecurity

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    47 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Generative AI for Sales Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Sales Strategy, Sales Presentation, Sales Enablement, Sales Training, Sales Pipelines, Sales Management, Lead Generation, Sales Prospecting, LinkedIn, B2B Sales, AI Product Strategy, Prospecting and Qualification, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Personalization, Marketing Collateral

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    10K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Business and Financial Modeling

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Business Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Portfolio Management, Forecasting, Regression Analysis, Financial Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Risk Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Presentations, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft PowerPoint, Investment Management, Financial Statements, Data Modeling, Quantitative Research, Business Analytics, Microsoft Excel

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

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    Vanderbilt University

    Introduction to Programming with MATLAB

    Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Debugging, Mathematical Software, Development Environment, Computer Science, User Interface (UI), File Management, Data Import/Export, Data Structures, Computational Logic, Engineering Calculations, Plot (Graphics), Problem Solving

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    18K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux: Analyze & Defend

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Malware Protection, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Exploitation techniques, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Email Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Human Factors (Security), Network Analysis

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Cybersecurity Threat Vectors and Mitigation

    Skills you'll gain: Encryption, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Threat Management, Security Strategy, Authentications, Threat Detection, Network Security, Authorization (Computing), Cryptography, Data Security, Active Directory, Identity and Access Management, Firewall, Multi-Factor Authentication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    307 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Defending Against AI-Driven Phishing and Social Engineering: LearnQuest
  • Master & Manage Linux CentOS Systems: EDUCBA
  • Practical Splunk for Beginners: Pearson
  • Introduction à Cloud Next Generation Firewall: Google Cloud
  • Introduction to Computer Information Systems: University of California, Irvine
  • Python 3 Programming: University of Michigan
  • Next-Generation Firewalls and Intrusion Prevention: LearnQuest
  • Generative AI for Sales Professionals: IBM
  • Business and Financial Modeling: University of Pennsylvania
  • Introduction to Programming with MATLAB: Vanderbilt University

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