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      Scrimba

      Prompt Engineering for Web Developers

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Debugging, ChatGPT, Pseudocode, Web Development, Web Development Tools, Artificial Intelligence, Application Development, Software Development, Programming Principles, Software Engineering

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      Marketing digital e e-commerce do Google

      Skills you'll gain: Paid media, Email Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Google Ads, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Content Creation, Google Analytics, Customer Retention, Marketing Budgets, Loyalty Programs, Order Fulfillment, Search Engine Marketing, Customer experience strategy (CX), Online Advertising, Email Automation, Marketing, Digital Marketing, E-Commerce

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      321 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Culminating Project in Health Informatics

      Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Informatics, Health Care, Systems Analysis, Business Systems Analysis, Health Care Administration, Technical Communication, Requirements Analysis, Data Access

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      64 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      .Net Full Stack Foundation

      Skills you'll gain: Application Development, Application Frameworks, Program Development, Development Environment, Microsoft Visual Studio

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      274 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Intermediate Object-Oriented Programming with Java

      Skills you'll gain: Java, Mobile Development, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Frameworks, Android Development, Application Development, Program Development, Software Development

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      69 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      IBM

      IBM COBOL Core

      Skills you'll gain: COBOL (Programming Language), Report Writing, Debugging, Programming Principles, Software Testing, Computer Programming, Maintainability, Business Logic, Software Engineering, Data Storage, Numerical Analysis

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      62 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Back-End Infrastructure: Servers, Secure APIs and Data

      Skills you'll gain: API Design, Back-End Web Development, Secure Coding, Data Security, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, Server Side, IT Infrastructure, Application Security, Infrastructure Security, Data Integrity, Servers, OAuth, Cloud Security, Server Administration, System Configuration, Encryption, Authentications, Authorization (Computing)

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northwestern University

      Modern Robotics, Course 3: Robot Dynamics

      Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Mechanics, Algorithms, Torque (Physics), Differential Equations, Control Systems, Applied Mathematics, Calculus

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      170 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SAS

      Using Data for Geographic Mapping and Forecasting in SAS Visual Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Forecasting, Data Visualization Software, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Predictive Analytics, Geospatial Mapping, Data Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Statistical Programming

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      223 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      Cisco Cybersecurity Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Business Continuity Planning, Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Risk Mitigation, Cyber Threat Hunting, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Risk, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Network Security, Threat Management, IT Management, Vulnerability Management, Security Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Security Policies, Business Risk Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Computer Security Incident Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Internet of Things: Communication Technologies

      Skills you'll gain: Session Initiation Protocols, Android Studio, Android Development, Internet Of Things, Communication Systems, Network Protocols, Telecommunications, Wireless Networks, Mobile Development, Application Development, Embedded Systems, Open Source Technology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      502 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Prompt Engineering for Web Developers: Scrimba
    • Marketing digital e e-commerce do Google: Google
    • Culminating Project in Health Informatics: Johns Hopkins University
    • .Net Full Stack Foundation: Board Infinity
    • Intermediate Object-Oriented Programming with Java: Coursera Project Network
    • IBM COBOL Core: IBM
    • Back-End Infrastructure: Servers, Secure APIs and Data: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Modern Robotics, Course 3: Robot Dynamics: Northwestern University
    • Using Data for Geographic Mapping and Forecasting in SAS Visual Analytics: SAS
    • Cisco Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Board Infinity

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