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      University of Colorado System

      Software Design as an Element of the Software Development Lifecycle

      Skills you'll gain: Software Design, Software Development Life Cycle, Application Security, Systems Design, Technical Design, Software Architecture, Software Development Methodologies, Conceptual Design, Requirements Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      253 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Illinois Tech

      Information Technology Fundamentals for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Linux, Cloud-Native Computing, Network Security, Linux Administration, Cloud Computing, Amazon Web Services, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Troubleshooting, Cloud Storage, Linux Commands, Software-Defined Networking, User Accounts, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Monitoring, Command-Line Interface, TCP/IP, Systems Administration, Network Architecture, Computer Networking

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      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      65 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Duke University

      Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Opportunities and Risks

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cyber Risk, FinTech, Operational Risk, Scalability, Security Testing, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Financial Regulations, Risk Analysis, Governance, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Transaction Processing

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      318 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Cloud Computing Applications, Part 2: Big Data and Applications in the Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Apache Spark, Data Storage Technologies, Apache Hadoop, Distributed Computing, Data Storage, Data Processing, NoSQL, Apache Kafka, Real Time Data, Cloud Computing, Databases, Analytics, Deep Learning, Scalability, Machine Learning Algorithms, Graph Theory, Live Streaming

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      342 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft Copilot: Your Everyday AI Companion

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Data Governance, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Marketing Automation, Microsoft 365, Customer experience improvement, Compliance Training, Business Process Automation, Workflow Management, Compliance Management, Self Service Technologies, Sales Process, Sales Strategy, Microsoft Teams, Customer Service, Information Privacy

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      59 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Princeton University

      Paradoxes of War

      Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, World History, Culture, Social Sciences, International Relations, Sociology, Political Sciences, Psychology, Security Strategy

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      692 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Microsoft

      Cybersecurity Management and Compliance

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Data Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Records Management, Security Management, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security Policies, Microsoft Azure, Data Security, Disaster Recovery, Data Governance, Information Assurance, Security Controls, Information Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      125 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Securing Systems and Networks

      Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Command-Line Interface, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Hardening, Firewall, Local Area Networks, Vulnerability Assessments, Zero Trust Network Access, Wireless Networks, System Configuration, Malware Protection, Cryptography, Threat Detection, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Encryption, Network Analysis

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnKartS

      Salesforce Admin Certification

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Salesforce, Customer Relationship Management, Data Management, Sales Process, Data Visualization, Business Process Automation, Salesforce Development, User Accounts, Application Deployment, End User Training and Support, Ad Hoc Reporting, Collaborative Software, Workflow Management, Cloud Computing, Sales Management, Security Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Business Reporting, Lead Generation

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      45 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Raspberry Pi Projects

      Skills you'll gain: Hardware Design, Electronic Hardware, Schematic Diagrams, Electronics, Computer-Aided Design, Mechanical Design, Remote Access Systems, Linux, Digital Communications, Restful API, Web Applications, Security Controls, Telecommunications, Electronic Components, Data Processing, Technical Design, Hardware Troubleshooting, Data Science, Embedded Software, Data Cleansing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      86 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      EIT Digital

      Architecting Smart IoT Devices

      Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Hardware Design, Systems Architecture, Debugging, Electronic Systems, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, System Programming, Internet Of Things, Application Security, General Networking, Wireless Networks, Operating Systems, Performance Tuning

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      339 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Wireshark for Beginners: Capture Packets

      Skills you'll gain: Network Protocols, TCP/IP, General Networking, Network Monitoring, Network Security, Network Analysis, Linux, Software Installation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      124 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Software Design as an Element of the Software Development Lifecycle: University of Colorado System
    • Information Technology Fundamentals for Everyone: Illinois Tech
    • Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Opportunities and Risks: Duke University
    • Cloud Computing Applications, Part 2: Big Data and Applications in the Cloud: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Microsoft Copilot: Your Everyday AI Companion: Microsoft
    • Paradoxes of War: Princeton University
    • Cybersecurity Management and Compliance: Microsoft
    • Securing Systems and Networks: Packt
    • Salesforce Admin Certification: LearnKartS
    • Raspberry Pi Projects: Johns Hopkins University

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