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      Duke University

      Applied Python Data Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, PySpark, Data Visualization, Snowflake Schema, Data Storytelling, Site Reliability Engineering, Docker (Software), Databricks, Containerization, Interactive Data Visualization, Plotly, Data Pipelines, Matplotlib, Kubernetes, Dashboard, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Big Data, Data Science, Python Programming

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      102 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Cloudera

      Managing Big Data in Clusters and Cloud Storage

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Hive, Database Management, SQL, Big Data, Databases, Data Management, Amazon S3, Apache Hadoop, Data Storage, Cloud Storage, Performance Tuning, File Systems, Command-Line Interface

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      297 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Alibaba Cloud Academy

      Alibaba Cloud Native Solutions and Container Service

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Applications, Kubernetes, DevOps, Serverless Computing, Cloud Platforms, Containerization, CI/CD, Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Deployment, Docker (Software), Cloud Security, Application Security, Data Migration

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Azure Identity and Networking Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Network Troubleshooting, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Network Security, Network Administration, Windows PowerShell, Virtual Machines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Virtualization, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cloud Security, Command-Line Interface

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      CompTIA Network+ (N10-008)

      Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Remote Access Systems, Disaster Recovery, OSI Models, General Networking, Network Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Networking Hardware, Network Monitoring, TCP/IP, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Protocols, Cybersecurity, Computer Security, Data Centers, Virtualization, Authentications

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Real-Time Mission-Critical Systems Design

      Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Performance Tuning, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Debugging, Systems Engineering, Software Systems, System Software, Systems Architecture, Systems Design, System Design and Implementation, Software Testing, Software Quality Assurance, Linux

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Deploy containers by using Azure Kubernetes Service

      Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Microsoft Azure, Docker (Software), YAML, Containerization, Application Deployment, CI/CD, Security Controls, General Networking

      3.6
      Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnKartS

      Cloud Computing and GCP Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Services, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Performance Tuning, Cloud Security, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Identity and Access Management, Cloud Storage, Cloud Management, Application Performance Management, IT Infrastructure, Disaster Recovery, Devops Tools, Systems Administration, Data Security, DevOps

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Chronicle SIEM: Multi Event Rules

      Skills you'll gain: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Management, Event Monitoring, Threat Detection, Continuous Monitoring, System Monitoring, Network Security, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Association of International Certified Professional Accountants

      Understanding, Using, and Securing Crypto and Digital Assets

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Assets, Blockchain, Asset Management, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Key Management, Payment Systems, Security Controls, Securities (Finance), Multi-Factor Authentication, Authentications, Financial Market, Market Data, Financial Regulations, Regulatory Compliance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      81 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Networking 101

      Skills you'll gain: Network Performance Management, General Networking, Google Cloud Platform, Network Administration, Computer Networking, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Network Security, Network Routing, Network Planning And Design, Firewall, System Configuration, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Security Software

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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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, Cloud Computing, Real Time Data, Databases, Analytics, Deep Learning, Scalability, Machine Learning Algorithms, Graph Theory, Machine Learning, 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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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular linux security courses

    • Applied Python Data Engineering: Duke University
    • Managing Big Data in Clusters and Cloud Storage: Cloudera
    • Alibaba Cloud Native Solutions and Container Service : Alibaba Cloud Academy
    • Azure Identity and Networking Essentials: Microsoft
    • CompTIA Network+ (N10-008): Packt
    • Real-Time Mission-Critical Systems Design: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Deploy containers by using Azure Kubernetes Service: Microsoft
    • Cloud Computing and GCP Fundamentals: LearnKartS
    • Chronicle SIEM: Multi Event Rules: Google Cloud
    • Understanding, Using, and Securing Crypto and Digital Assets: Association of International Certified Professional Accountants

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