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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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      IBM

      IBM Business Analyst

      Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Business Process Modeling, Data Storytelling, Stakeholder Management, Process Mapping, Pivot Tables And Charts, Agile Methodology, Requirements Management, Digital Transformation, Dashboard, Requirements Analysis, Work Breakdown Structure, Business Requirements, Stakeholder Engagement, Data Cleansing, Excel Formulas, Business Analytics, Business Workflow Analysis, Business Systems Analysis

      4.7
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to Embedded Systems Software and Development Environments

      Skills you'll gain: Code Review, Embedded Systems, Git (Version Control System), Software Configuration Management, Development Environment, C (Programming Language), Build Tools, Software Development Tools, Software Design, Hardware Architecture, Computer Architecture, Statistical Programming, Debugging, Command-Line Interface

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      643 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst

      Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Datamaps, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Platform, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Collection, Business Intelligence, Data Integration, Data Pipelines, Application Deployment, Database Design, Data Manipulation, Data Security, Microsoft 365, Timelines, Business Modeling, Data Mapping, Business Analytics, SQL

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      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      7.9K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Meta

      Meta Web Development Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, HTML and CSS, Django (Web Framework), Relational Databases, SQL, Responsive Web Design, Database Management, MySQL, Database Systems, Data Integrity, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Databases, Front-End Web Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Back-End Web Development, Programming Principles, Web Development, Computer Programming, Pseudocode, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      17K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Information Systems Auditing, Controls and Assurance

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Auditing, IT Management, Risk Management, Auditors Report, Change Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      Play It Safe: Manage Security Risks

      Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Security Management, Threat Management, Risk Management, Security Controls, Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Vulnerability Management, Infrastructure Security, Information Assurance, System Monitoring, Compliance Auditing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Introduction to Computers and Operating Systems and Security

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Security, Information Systems, Computer Systems, Computer Security Awareness Training, Business Software, Information Systems Security, Data Ethics, Operating Systems, Information Technology, Data Storage, Servers, Computer Hardware, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Storage, Cloud Computing, Computer Architecture

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Digital Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Marketing Analytics, Data Presentation, Customer Relationship Management, Digital Media Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Media Buying, Search Engine Marketing, Digital Marketing, Analytics, Marketing Planning, Marketing, Web Analytics, Campaign Management, Business Analytics, Direct Marketing, Paid media, Digital Transformation, Data Analysis, Data Visualization

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      23K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Generative AI for Mobile App Developers

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI, AI Personalization, Mobile Development, Marketing Strategies, Large Language Modeling, React Native, Mobile Development Tools, Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Software Engineering, iOS Development, Software Development, Software Testing, Application Development, Data Ethics, DevSecOps, Test Case, Artificial Intelligence

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      8K reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      IBM Generative AI for Cybersecurity Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Incident Response, Data Ethics, Endpoint Detection and Response, ChatGPT, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Management, Threat Detection, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Malware Protection, Incident Management, Technical Writing, Vulnerability Management, Image Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      8K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Computer Security and Systems Management

      Skills you'll gain: Windows Servers, Linux Administration, Linux Servers, Active Directory, Microsoft Windows, Linux, Encryption, Virtualization, Security Controls, Microsoft Servers, IT Management, OSI Models, Systems Administration, System Monitoring, Authentications, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Disaster Recovery, System Configuration, Enterprise Security, Cybersecurity

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

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Business Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: People Analytics, Customer Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Customer Insights, Business Analytics, Financial Statement Analysis, Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Operational Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Performance Measurement, Financial Analysis, Peer Review, Workforce Planning, Human Resources Management and Planning, Talent Management, Consumer Behaviour, Data Analysis, Financial Accounting

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      18K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • IBM Business Analyst: IBM
    • Introduction to Embedded Systems Software and Development Environments: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst: Microsoft
    • Meta Web Development Fundamentals: Meta
    • Information Systems Auditing, Controls and Assurance: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Play It Safe: Manage Security Risks: Google
    • Introduction to Computers and Operating Systems and Security: Microsoft
    • Digital Marketing: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Generative AI for Mobile App Developers: IBM
    • IBM Generative AI for Cybersecurity Professionals: IBM

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