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      LearnQuest

      Edge Computing Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Network Security, Internet Of Things, Infrastructure Security, Communication Systems, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Network Architecture, General Networking, Network Infrastructure, Data Security, Encryption, Distributed Computing

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Cyber Secure Coder (CSC-110)

      Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Security Engineering, Cybersecurity, Security Requirements Analysis, Security Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Code Review, Software Design, Encryption, Vulnerability Management, Data Security, Cryptography, Continuous Monitoring, Authentications, Development Testing, System Monitoring, Authorization (Computing)

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Codio

      Intro to Operating Systems 4: Persistence

      Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Operating Systems, Data Integrity, Debugging, Systems Design, Distributed Computing, Data Storage, C (Programming Language), System Programming, Computer Systems, Command-Line Interface, Data Security, Computer Hardware, Scalability, Version Control

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      57 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Alibaba Cloud Academy

      Alibaba Cloud Computing

      Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Load Balancing, Data Visualization Software, Cloud Security, Network Security, Cloud Computing, Database Systems, Big Data, Database Management, General Networking, Apache Hadoop, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Architecture, Apache Spark, Data Security, Servers, Apache Hive, Machine Learning

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      143 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      Incident Response, Risk Management, and Compliance

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Incident Response, Cyber Security Policies, Secure Coding, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Threat Modeling, Application Security, ISO/IEC 27001, Cyber Governance, Data Security, Malware Protection, Penetration Testing, Security Controls, Threat Detection

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Northeastern University

      Healthcare Data Management and Information Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Health Informatics, Health Information Management, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Digital Transformation, Health Care, Clinical Informatics, Emerging Technologies, Information Privacy, Data Management, Technology Strategies, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Security Strategy, Innovation, Data Integration

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Kit básico (para evitar los errores más frecuentes) de finanzas

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Behavioral Economics, Asset Protection, Loans, Financial Planning, Finance, Budgeting, General Finance, Consumer Behaviour, Security Awareness, Psychology, Decision Making

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      143 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Splunk Inc.

      Splunk Search Expert

      Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Correlation Analysis, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization Software, Performance Tuning, Dashboard, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Statistical Analysis, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Synthesis, Data Modeling, Ad Hoc Reporting, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Real Time Data, Business Intelligence, Big Data, Data Science, Business Analytics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      266 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      LearnKartS

      Campus to Corporate Training Program

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Teamwork, Verbal Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Emotional Intelligence, Collaboration, Growth Mindedness, Team Leadership, Influencing, Social Skills, Productivity, Personal Integrity, Workplace Bullying Intervention, Compliance Management, Information Privacy, Accountability, Communication, Diversity Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion, Authentications

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      141 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      Foundations of Computer Hardware and Storage

      Skills you'll gain: Peripheral Devices, USB, Operating Systems, Computer Hardware, Data Storage Technologies, Hardware Troubleshooting, System Configuration, Electrical Safety, Technical Communication, Linux, File Systems, Information Technology, Microsoft Windows

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnKartS

      Getting Started with Docker

      Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Application Deployment, Devops Tools, Ubuntu, Development Environment, CI/CD, Linux Administration, Software Installation, Command-Line Interface

      3.1
      Rating, 3.1 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Infosec

      Management

      Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Cyber Governance, IT Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Security Strategy, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Leadership and Management, Technical Communication, Leadership, Program Management, Risk Management, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Edge Computing Fundamentals: LearnQuest
    • Cyber Secure Coder (CSC-110) : Packt
    • Intro to Operating Systems 4: Persistence: Codio
    • Alibaba Cloud Computing: Alibaba Cloud Academy
    • Incident Response, Risk Management, and Compliance: Packt
    • Healthcare Data Management and Information Systems: Northeastern University
    • Kit básico (para evitar los errores más frecuentes) de finanzas: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Splunk Search Expert: Splunk Inc.
    • Campus to Corporate Training Program: LearnKartS
    • Foundations of Computer Hardware and Storage: Packt

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