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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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      IBM

      Java Programming for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Development Environment, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Debugging

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      68 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Introduction to Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)

      Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Endpoint Detection and Response, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Threat Management, Anomaly Detection, Continuous Monitoring, System Monitoring, Virtual Machines, Network Security, Event Monitoring, Network Monitoring, Network Analysis

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Taiwan University

      3D CAD Application

      Skills you'll gain: SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), 3D Modeling, Construction, Building Design, Architectural Drawing, 3D Assets, Architecture and Construction, Computer-Aided Design

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      162 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Scrimba

      CSS

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Typography, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design, Web Development Tools, Browser Compatibility, Application Deployment, Front-End Web Development, Web Design and Development, Web Development, Animations, Software Development Tools, UI Components, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Javascript, Maintainability, Interactive Design

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      206 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of London

      Fundamentals of Marketing Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Strategic Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Marketing, Marketing Management, Business Strategy, Market Dynamics, Target Market, Auditing, Analysis

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      259 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      CFD Simulation Through a Centrifugal Pump

      Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Engineering Design Process, Finite Element Methods, Engineering Analysis, Hydraulics, Cloud-Based Integration, Verification And Validation, Mathematical Modeling

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      281 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University at Buffalo

      Applied Analytics and Data for Decision Making

      Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Data Ethics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Root Cause Analysis, Lean Methodologies, Six Sigma Methodology, Data Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Operational Excellence, Case Studies, Process Improvement, Quality Management Systems, Data Quality, Data Security, Product Quality (QA/QC), Internet Of Things

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      126 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Cloud Data Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Software Engineering, Distributed Computing, Extract, Transform, Load, Google Cloud Platform, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Serverless Computing, Cloud Technologies, Data Pipelines, Amazon S3, Command-Line Interface, Continuous Integration, Python Programming, Data Governance, NumPy, Rust (Programming Language)

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      87 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IESE Business School

      Marketing: Customer Needs and Wants

      Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Marketing, Branding, Marketing Strategies, Strategic Marketing, Product Strategy, Digital Marketing, Brand Strategy, Target Audience, Marketing Communications, Marketing Analytics, Customer Insights, Marketing Channel, Market Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Demand Planning

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      486 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Advanced Instructional Strategies in the Virtual Classroom

      Skills you'll gain: Parent Communication, Student Engagement, Student Support and Services, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Curriculum Planning, Pedagogy, Learning Management Systems, Community Development, Instructional Design, Classroom Management, Virtual Teams, Education Software and Technology, Motivational Skills, Differentiated Instruction, Blended Learning, Relationship Building, Communication Strategies, Constructive Feedback, Content Creation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      579 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      UX (User Experience) Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, User Research, Design Research, Usability Testing, Prototyping, Design, User Centered Design, Technical Communication, Wireframing, Storyboarding, Persona Development, Requirements Analysis, Adobe Photoshop

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      84 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Database systems

      Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Data Warehousing, Database Systems, Relational Databases, Database Management, Extract, Transform, Load, SQL, Databases, Data Mining, Business Intelligence, Big Data, Database Architecture and Administration, Information Systems, MySQL, Predictive Analytics, Database Design, MongoDB, Analytics, Scalability, Database Management Systems

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      685 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Java Programming for Beginners: IBM
    • Introduction to Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS): Johns Hopkins University
    • 3D CAD Application: National Taiwan University
    • CSS: Scrimba
    • Fundamentals of Marketing Strategy: University of London
    • CFD Simulation Through a Centrifugal Pump: Coursera Project Network
    • Applied Analytics and Data for Decision Making: University at Buffalo
    • Cloud Data Engineering: Duke University
    • Marketing: Customer Needs and Wants: IESE Business School
    • Advanced Instructional Strategies in the Virtual Classroom: University of California, Irvine

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