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    Learn software security principles for protecting applications. Understand how to identify vulnerabilities, implement security measures, and perform security testing.

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      University of Virginia

      Grow to Greatness: Smart Growth for Private Businesses, Part I

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Business Development, Strategic Thinking, Business Priorities, Entrepreneurship, Business Process, Planning, Value Propositions, Market Opportunities, Innovation, Business Intelligence, Case Studies

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

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      Yonsei University

      Deep Learning for Business

      Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Tensorflow, Artificial Neural Networks, Business Strategy, Image Analysis, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      684 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Excel for Beginners: Advanced Functions

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Entry

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of London

      Responsive Website Tutorial and Examples

      Skills you'll gain: Web Applications, Interactive Data Visualization, User Interface (UI), JavaScript Frameworks, Responsive Web Design, Full-Stack Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Application Development, Javascript, Databases, User Requirements Documents, Real Time Data

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      280 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Foundations of Coding Full-Stack

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Programming Principles, Full-Stack Web Development, GitHub, Version Control, Program Development, Debugging, Computational Thinking, Pseudocode, Git (Version Control System), Web Design and Development, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Web Development, C# (Programming Language), Data Structures, Back-End Web Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      119 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Interacting with the System and Managing Memory

      Skills you'll gain: Maintainability, Program Development, C (Programming Language), Software Engineering, System Programming, Programming Principles, Software Development, Simulations, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, User Interface (UI), Interactive Design, Data Structures, Debugging, File Management

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      176 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica

      Desenvolvimento Ágil com Java Avançado

      Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Selenium (Software), Web Applications, Java, JUnit, Data Access, Agile Methodology, Software Testing, Application Development, Test Automation, Database Development, Software Design Patterns

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      196 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Project Management Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Agile Project Management, Project Risk Management, Project Portfolio Management, Project Closure, Project Controls, Work Breakdown Structure, User Story, Backlogs, Sprint Planning, Scrum (Software Development), Project Planning, Project Documentation, Project Performance, Management Reporting, Risk Management, Recruitment, Leadership

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      110 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Governance, Risk, and Compliance

      Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Risk Management, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Risk Analysis, Cloud Security, Business Continuity, Cyber Risk, Security Management, Vendor Management, Incident Response, Data Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Business Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Incident Response and Risk Management

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Disaster Recovery, Risk Management Framework, Cybersecurity, NIST 800-53, Risk Management, Security Strategy, Investigation, Security Controls, Vulnerability Assessments, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Cloud Computing, Scenario Testing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Quality and Safety for LLM Applications

      Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Security Testing, Application Security, Continuous Monitoring, Responsible AI, Threat Detection, System Monitoring, Data Security

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Analyzing the Universe

      Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Software, Image Analysis, Scientific Visualization, Spatial Analysis, Science and Research, Physics, Physical Science, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      234 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    • Grow to Greatness: Smart Growth for Private Businesses, Part I: University of Virginia
    • Deep Learning for Business: Yonsei University
    • Excel for Beginners: Advanced Functions: Coursera Project Network
    • Responsive Website Tutorial and Examples: University of London
    • Foundations of Coding Full-Stack: Microsoft
    • Interacting with the System and Managing Memory: Duke University
    • Desenvolvimento Ágil com Java Avançado: Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica
    • Project Management Capstone: IBM
    • Governance, Risk, and Compliance: Packt
    • Incident Response and Risk Management: Packt

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