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      Coursera Project Network

      تعلّم أساسيات نظام التشغيل لينكس

      Skills you'll gain: Linux, File Management, Linux Commands, Ubuntu, User Accounts, Operating System Administration, Linux Administration, Command-Line Interface, File Systems, Authorization (Computing)

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: New
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      Packt

      IT & Cloud Audit Masterclass – Fundamentals to Advanced

      Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, IT General Controls (ITGC), Cloud Security, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, ISO/IEC 27001, Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Risk Management Framework, Data Security, Identity and Access Management, Incident Response, Technical Communication

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Google Cloud

      Networking in Google Cloud: Routing and Addressing

      Skills you'll gain: Network Routing, Network Security, Firewall, Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), General Networking, Network Protocols, Intranet

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      The State University of New York

      Leadership for Public Health Crises

      Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Emergency Response, Conflict Management, Patient Communication, Crisis Intervention, Leadership, Collaboration, Teamwork, Interviewing Skills, Safety and Security, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Communication, Cultural Sensitivity, Risk Management, Social Determinants Of Health, Cultural Diversity, Media and Communications, Interpersonal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Health

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      271 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Dartmouth College

      C Programming: Pointers and Memory Management - 4

      Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Embedded Systems, Computer Engineering, Embedded Software, System Programming, Computer Science, Computer Programming, Operating Systems, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Structures, Linux

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      59 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      A

      Alibaba Cloud Academy

      Cloud Computing Fundamentals on Alibaba Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Load Balancing, Cloud Computing, Database Systems, Database Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Data Security, Servers, Cloud Storage, Web Servers, Scalability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      99 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
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      Packt

      Cybersecurity Foundations & Threat Mitigation

      Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Zero Trust Network Access, Cyber Attacks, Authentications, Cyber Risk, Information Systems Security, Data Security, Encryption, Multi-Factor Authentication, Cryptography, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Alberta

      Client Needs and Software Requirements

      Skills you'll gain: Requirements Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Requirements Management, Functional Requirement, Business Requirements, Product Requirements, Backlogs, User Requirements Documents, Scope Management, Change Control, User Story, System Requirements, Client Services, Acceptance Testing, Agile Software Development, Prioritization

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.1K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      LearnQuest

      Foundations of Computer Science

      Skills you'll gain: Visual Basic (Programming Language), Database Management, System Software, Databases, Relational Databases, Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Network Security, Computer Hardware, SQL, Computer Science, Computer Networking, Computer Programming, Network Protocols, Programming Principles, Software Development, Automation, Analysis, Cloud Computing, Debugging

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      111 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Claves para la igualdad de género

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Diversity Awareness, Culture, Socioeconomics, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Cultural Responsiveness, Conflict Management, Advocacy, Cultural Sensitivity, Family Therapy, Community and Social Work, Safety and Security, Public Policies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      894 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Infosec

      C++ Superpowers and More

      Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, System Programming, C++ (Programming Language), C (Programming Language), Unix, Embedded Systems, Debugging, Unix Commands, Operating Systems, Data Security, Linux, Microsoft Windows

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Duke University

      Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Primitives

      Skills you'll gain: Loans, FinTech, Payment Systems, Key Management, Cryptography, Digital Assets, Market Liquidity, Financial Trading, Transaction Processing

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      440 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    • تعلّم أساسيات نظام التشغيل لينكس: Coursera Project Network
    • IT & Cloud Audit Masterclass – Fundamentals to Advanced: Packt
    • Networking in Google Cloud: Routing and Addressing: Google Cloud
    • Leadership for Public Health Crises: The State University of New York
    • C Programming: Pointers and Memory Management - 4: Dartmouth College
    • Cloud Computing Fundamentals on Alibaba Cloud: Alibaba Cloud Academy
    • Cybersecurity Foundations & Threat Mitigation: Packt
    • Client Needs and Software Requirements : University of Alberta
    • Foundations of Computer Science: LearnQuest
    • Claves para la igualdad de género: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

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