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      SkillUp

      Blockchain and Cryptography Overview

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Key Management, Encryption, Data Integrity, Distributed Computing, Transaction Processing, Algorithms

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Explained

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Emerging Technologies, FinTech, Market Dynamics, Digital Assets, Cryptography, Technical Analysis, Business Solutions, Business Analysis, Payment Systems, Algorithms, Distributed Computing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      950 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Fundamentals of Network Security and Cryptography

      Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Cryptography, Firewall, Cybersecurity, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cloud Security, Cyber Attacks, Public Key Infrastructure, Encryption, Threat Modeling, Network Architecture, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Human Factors (Security), Security Awareness, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Switches

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Multiple educators

      Object Oriented Programming in Java

      Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Data Structures, Event-Driven Programming, Interactive Data Visualization, Java, Java Programming, User Interface (UI), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Cryptography, Software Engineering, Performance Tuning, Encryption, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Data Analysis, Software Design, Problem Solving

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      15K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Fundamentals of Network Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Communications, OSI Models, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Communication Systems, Network Routing, Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, General Networking, Computer Networking, System Programming, Data Integrity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      2.4K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Cryptography, Network Security, and Application Security

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cloud Security, Application Security, OSI Models, Cryptography, Encryption, Endpoint Security, Firewall, Malware Protection, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Public Key Infrastructure, Data Integrity, Virtualization

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Java Programming: Arrays, Lists, and Structured Data

      Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Java, Cryptography, Software Engineering, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Encryption, Data Analysis, Data Processing, Web Servers, File Management, Debugging

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      3.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Usable Security

      Skills you'll gain: Usability, Human Computer Interaction, Authentications, Security Engineering, Usability Testing, Interaction Design, Threat Modeling, Human Factors, Information Privacy, Cybersecurity, Personally Identifiable Information, User Interface (UI) Design, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Multi-Factor Authentication, User Centered Design, Design

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      3.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Infrastructure

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, FinTech, Interoperability, Payment Systems, Financial Inclusion, Financial Systems, Cryptography, Digital Assets, Financial Regulation, Banking, Encryption, Computer Security, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.5K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Cryptocurrency and Blockchain: An Introduction to Digital Currencies

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Digital Assets, Investments, Portfolio Management, FinTech, Financial Analysis, Financial Market, Emerging Technologies, Transaction Processing, Distributed Computing, Risk Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      New York University

      Cyber Attack Countermeasures

      Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Data Encryption Standard, Computer Security, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Security Controls, Encryption, Multi-Factor Authentication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      705 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Kennesaw State University

      Cybersecurity and Its Ten Domains

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, IT Security Architecture, Network Security, Disaster Recovery, Application Security, Business Continuity, Cryptography, Secure Coding, Systems Development Life Cycle, Security Controls, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Infrastructure Security, Safety and Security, Identity and Access Management, Governance, Risk Management

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      2.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular cryptography courses

    • Blockchain and Cryptography Overview: SkillUp
    • Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Explained: University of Michigan
    • Fundamentals of Network Security and Cryptography: Packt
    • Object Oriented Programming in Java: University of California San Diego
    • Fundamentals of Network Communication: University of Colorado System
    • Cryptography, Network Security, and Application Security: Packt
    • Java Programming: Arrays, Lists, and Structured Data: Duke University
    • Usable Security: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Infrastructure: Duke University
    • Cryptocurrency and Blockchain: An Introduction to Digital Currencies: University of Pennsylvania

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