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      Scrimba

      Intro to Model Context Protocol (MCP)

      Skills you'll gain: Tool Calling, Real Time Data, Debugging, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), API Gateway, Servers, Agentic systems, Artificial Intelligence, Middleware, LLM Application, Server Side, Generative AI, Network Protocols, Software Architecture

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Hands-on Introduction to Linux Commands and Shell Scripting

      Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, File Management, Linux, Unix Commands, Scripting, Linux Servers, Command-Line Interface, Ubuntu, Scripting Languages, Unix, Operating Systems, Network Protocols, Automation, Software Installation

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      XML Practical - XSLT Files and Execution

      Skills you'll gain: Extensible Markup Language (XML), Extensible Languages and XML, Data Mapping, Document Management, Maintainability, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Software Documentation, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Debugging

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fractal Analytics

      Advanced Data Techniques for Enterprise AI Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Metadata Management, Data Ethics, Data Management, Data Architecture, Interoperability, Data Strategy, Data Store, Responsible AI, Generative AI Agents, Threat Modeling, Data Storage, Data Pipelines, Data Processing, Data Security, Zero Trust Network Access, Large Language Modeling, Agentic systems, Machine Learning

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Java Programming Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Java, Java Programming, File Management, Application Development, Maintainability, Software Design, Development Environment, Program Development, Data Storage Technologies, Application Design, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Data Management, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging

      4.7
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      78 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Django for Everybody

      Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Django (Web Framework), Object-Relational Mapping, HTML and CSS, Model View Controller, jQuery, Ajax, JSON, Database Design, SQL, Application Frameworks, Databases, Web Applications, Application Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Development, Data Modeling, Javascript, Application Security, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      C++ For C Programmers, Part A

      Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Graph Theory, Data Structures

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      Blender for Filmmakers: Animated Sci-Fi Hologram Effect

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Graphics, Adobe After Effects, 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Post-Production, Video Editing, Animations, Motion Graphics, Graphics Software, Color Matching

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Gemini Code Assist로 앱 개발 간소화

      Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Google Gemini, Code Review, Software Development Tools, Maintainability, Software Testing, Application Development, Software Documentation, Debugging, Technical Documentation, Real Time Data

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Gatling Fundamentals for Stress Testing APIs - Scala

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      API Integration and Extending Strapi

      Skills you'll gain: API Design, JavaScript Frameworks, Query Languages, Business Logic, Software Architecture

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Introducción a Data Science: Programación Estadística con R

      Skills you'll gain: R Programming, Statistical Programming, Ggplot2, Data Manipulation, Simulations, Statistical Software, Statistical Visualization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Processing, Graphing, Programming Principles, Scripting, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Structures, Software Installation, Package and Software Management

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Intro to Model Context Protocol (MCP): Scrimba
    • Hands-on Introduction to Linux Commands and Shell Scripting: IBM
    • XML Practical - XSLT Files and Execution: EDUCBA
    • Advanced Data Techniques for Enterprise AI Systems: Fractal Analytics
    • Java Programming Fundamentals: IBM
    • Django for Everybody: University of Michigan
    • C++ For C Programmers, Part A: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • Blender for Filmmakers: Animated Sci-Fi Hologram Effect: Skillshare
    • Gemini Code Assist로 앱 개발 간소화: Google Cloud
    • Gatling Fundamentals for Stress Testing APIs - Scala: Packt

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