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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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      Illinois Tech

      Information Technology Fundamentals for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Linux, Cloud-Native Computing, Network Security, Linux Administration, Cloud Computing, Amazon Web Services, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Troubleshooting, Operating System Administration, Cloud Storage, Linux Commands, Software-Defined Networking, User Accounts, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Monitoring, Command-Line Interface, Threat Modeling, Cloud Services, Data Infrastructure

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      4.6
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      74 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Build a mobile app with Google Sheets on Glide and no coding

      Skills you'll gain: No-Code Development, Mobile Development, Google Sheets, Application Development, Application Design, Application Deployment, Data Structures, User Accounts, Personalized Service, User Feedback, Web Development, Marketing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      674 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Manchester

      Global Health and Humanitarianism

      Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Public Health, Healthcare Ethics, Emergency Response, Emergency Services, Safety and Security, International Relations, Infectious Diseases, Policy Analysis, Chronic Diseases, Advocacy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Vulnerability, Case Studies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      283 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Emerging Trends & Technologies in the Virtual K-12 Classroom

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Learning Management Systems, Collaborative Software, Teaching, Augmented Reality, Game Design, Virtual Environment, Emerging Technologies, Technology Strategies, Information Privacy, Social Media

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      665 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      L&T EduTech

      Building Smarter: BIM in Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Autodesk Revit, Design Reviews, Building Information Modeling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Construction Management, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Construction, Engineering Analysis, Construction Estimating, Architectural Engineering, Emerging Technologies, Coordination, Autodesk, Structural Engineering, As-Built Drawings, Engineering Documentation, Architectural Design, Collaborative Software, 3D Modeling, Facility Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      104 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Northeastern University

      Healthcare Data Management and Information Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Health Informatics, Health Information Management, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Digital Transformation, Health Care, Clinical Informatics, Emerging Technologies, Information Privacy, Data Management, Technology Strategies, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Security Strategy, Innovation, Data Integration

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Requirements Specifications: Goals and Conflict Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Requirements Analysis, Security Requirements Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Functional Requirement, Goal Setting, Business Requirements, Unified Modeling Language, Meeting Facilitation, Conflict Management, System Requirements, Risk Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Negotiation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      65 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Michigan State University

      Game Design and Development 4: 3D Platformer

      Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, C# (Programming Language), 3D Assets, Software Design, Computer Programming, Social Studies, Ideation, Project Closure, Business Modeling, Project Documentation, Debugging

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      42 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Business Intelligence Concepts, Tools, and Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Business Intelligence, Data Visualization, Decision Support Systems, Business Intelligence Software, Business Process Management, Data Warehousing, Performance Measurement, MicroStrategy, Data Visualization Software, Business Analytics, Dashboard, Competitive Intelligence, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Reporting, Data Analysis, Six Sigma Methodology

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      649 reviews

      Mixed · 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
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Innovations in Investment Technology: Artificial Intelligence

      Skills you'll gain: Investment Management, Wealth Management, Asset Management, Investments, FinTech, Financial Trading, Portfolio Management, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Financial Market, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      407 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Publishing Visualizations in R with Shiny and flexdashboard

      Skills you'll gain: Shiny (R Package), Dashboard, Ggplot2, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Data Presentation, Application Development, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Application Deployment

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      70 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    • Information Technology Fundamentals for Everyone: Illinois Tech
    • Build a mobile app with Google Sheets on Glide and no coding: Coursera Project Network
    • Global Health and Humanitarianism: University of Manchester
    • Emerging Trends & Technologies in the Virtual K-12 Classroom: University of California, Irvine
    • Building Smarter: BIM in Practice: L&T EduTech
    • Healthcare Data Management and Information Systems: Northeastern University
    • Requirements Specifications: Goals and Conflict Analysis: University of Colorado System
    • Game Design and Development 4: 3D Platformer: Michigan State University
    • Business Intelligence Concepts, Tools, and Applications: University of Colorado System
    • Introduction to Data Networks and the Internet - Bachelor's: Illinois Tech

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