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      IBM

      IBM Relational Database Administrator

      Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, SQL, Linux Commands, Database Administration, Web Scraping, IBM DB2, Bash (Scripting Language), Data Pipelines, Apache Airflow, MySQL, Database Management, Database Architecture and Administration, Star Schema, Shell Script, Extract, Transform, Load, Relational Databases, Database Design, Data Engineering, Generative AI, Data Security

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      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Introduction to Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Literacy, Relational Databases, Data Mining, Jupyter, Stored Procedure, Data Analysis Software, Database Design, Data Science, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Statistical Programming, Data Modeling, Databases, R Programming, Database Management, Data Cleansing, Computer Programming Tools, Stakeholder Engagement, Python Programming

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Core 2: OS, Software, Security and Operational Procedures

      Skills you'll gain: Information Technology Operations, Microsoft Windows, Technical Support and Services, Network Security, Operating Systems, Firewall, Windows Servers, Mobile Security, Linux, Technical Support, Mac OS, Network Infrastructure, Software Installation, Malware Protection, Encryption, Command-Line Interface

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      65 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Key Technologies for Business

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Data Literacy, Cloud Computing Architecture, Generative AI, Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, Cloud Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, Data Mining, Cloud Solutions, Public Cloud, Cloud Storage, Data Analysis, Data Science, OpenAI, Data-Driven Decision-Making, ChatGPT, Business Process Automation, Business

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      103K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Pearson

      CompTIA Cloud CV0-003: Unit 4

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Identity and Access Management, Security Controls, Network Security, Security Management, IT Security Architecture, Security Strategy, Vulnerability Assessments

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      IBM Data Management

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Data Warehousing, Data Visualization, SQL, Data Storytelling, Data Migration, Data Security, IBM DB2, Pivot Tables And Charts, Descriptive Statistics, Data Management, MySQL, Database Design, Cloud Storage, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Architecture, Data Cleansing, Databases, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis

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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Python Data Structures

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Python Programming, File Management, Development Environment, Software Installation, Virtual Environment

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pearson

      Practical Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Unit 5

      Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Data Ethics, Threat Detection, Secure Coding, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, Information Privacy, OpenAI, Data Integrity

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Security in Google Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Cloud Infrastructure, Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Authentications, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Generative AI, Cloud Applications, Containerization, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, OAuth, Virtual Machines, Network Security, Threat Management, Application Security, Data Security

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional

      Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Endpoint Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Architecture, Network Security, Computer Networking, Patch Management, User Provisioning, Information Systems Security, General Networking, Penetration Testing, DevSecOps, Software Development Life Cycle, Vulnerability Scanning, Data Management, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Cryptography

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Pearson

      CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005: Unit 7

      Skills you'll gain: Linux Servers, Linux Administration, Firewall, Linux, Security Controls, Encryption, Network Security, System Configuration, Authorization (Computing), Hardening, Authentications, Identity and Access Management, Command-Line Interface

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      IBM AI Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Unsupervised Learning, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Keras (Neural Network Library), Supervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Generative AI, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing, Reinforcement Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Regression Analysis, Generative AI Agents, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning Algorithms, ChatGPT, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Data Science

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      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      21K reviews

      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • IBM Relational Database Administrator: IBM
    • Introduction to Data Science: IBM
    • Core 2: OS, Software, Security and Operational Procedures: IBM
    • Key Technologies for Business: IBM
    • CompTIA Cloud CV0-003: Unit 4: Pearson
    • IBM Data Management: IBM
    • Python Data Structures: University of Michigan
    • Practical Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Unit 5: Pearson
    • Security in Google Cloud: Google Cloud
    • CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional: Packt

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