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      IBM

      SQL for Data Science with R

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, SQL, Databases, R Programming, Database Management, Data Science, Database Management Systems, Data Modeling, Data Analysis Software, Query Languages, Data Access, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      179 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Illinois Tech

      Introduction to Data Networks and the Internet - Bachelor's

      Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, OSI Models, Network Monitoring, Network Performance Management, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, General Networking, Local Area Networks, Cybersecurity, Network Analysis, Network Protocols, Network Infrastructure, Software-Defined Networking, Network Routers, Network Switches

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      4.7
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      23 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Google Workspace User and Resource Management

      Skills you'll gain: User Provisioning, Google Workspace, User Accounts, Group Policy, Identity and Access Management, Configuration Management, Data Management, Security Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Advancing Women in Tech

      The Art & Science of Product Management

      Skills you'll gain: Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Technical Product Management, Engineering Management, Product Management, Team Leadership, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), User Experience Design, Design, Software Design, Interviewing Skills, Deep Learning, Technical Communication

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      152 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Virginia

      Coding for Designers, Managers, and Entrepreneurs

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Javascript, Model View Controller, Debugging, HTML and CSS, Prototyping, jQuery, Web Applications, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), User Interface (UI), Interactive Design, Web Design and Development, Web Development Tools, Web Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Software Development, Software Development Tools, User Experience

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      73 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      SAS

      SAS Advanced Programmer

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, SAS (Software), Database Management, Query Languages, Case Studies, Data Access, Program Development, Statistical Programming, Data Presentation, Scripting, Perl (Programming Language), Data Processing, Automation, Data Integration, Stored Procedure, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Debugging, Data Validation, Data Analysis

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      404 reviews

      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      TOTAL - CompTIA Tech+ (FC0-U71)

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Operating Systems, Databases, Hardware Troubleshooting, Information Technology, Technical Support, System Configuration, Security Controls, Wireless Networks, Software Installation, Computer Networking, Computer Security Awareness Training, Peripheral Devices

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Django Application Development with SQL and Databases

      Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Object-Relational Mapping, SQL, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Design, Full-Stack Web Development, Databases, Cloud Applications, Web Applications, Application Deployment, Authentications, UI Components, Model View Controller, Application Development, Authorization (Computing), Responsive Web Design, Content Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      335 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Applied Bioinformatics

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Diagnostic Tests, Computational Thinking, Molecular Biology, Infectious Diseases, Informatics, Network Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Biochemistry, Data Mining, Scientific Visualization, Life Sciences, Tree Maps, Microbiology, Biology, Data Analysis Software, Pharmacology, Science and Research

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      66 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Genome Sequencing (Bioinformatics II)

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Infectious Diseases, Biotechnology, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Python Programming

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      322 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Deploy containers by using Azure Kubernetes Service

      Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Microsoft Azure, Docker (Software), YAML, Containerization, Application Deployment, CI/CD, Security Controls, General Networking

      3.6
      Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Ethics in Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Failure Analysis, Engineering Practices, Biomedical Engineering, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Engineering Management, Engineering, Case Studies, Civil Engineering, Software Engineering, Safety Assurance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      79 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • SQL for Data Science with R: IBM
    • Introduction to Data Networks and the Internet - Bachelor's: Illinois Tech
    • Google Workspace User and Resource Management: Google Cloud
    • The Art & Science of Product Management: Advancing Women in Tech
    • Coding for Designers, Managers, and Entrepreneurs: University of Virginia
    • SAS Advanced Programmer: SAS
    • TOTAL - CompTIA Tech+ (FC0-U71): Packt
    • Django Application Development with SQL and Databases: IBM
    • Applied Bioinformatics: University of California San Diego
    • Genome Sequencing (Bioinformatics II): University of California San Diego

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