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      Pearson

      AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional (SAP-C02)

      Skills you'll gain: Solution Architecture, Software Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Amazon Web Services, Application Security, Identity and Access Management, Network Architecture, Cloud Applications, Service Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Data Migration, Network Security, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Cost Reduction

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universiteit Leiden

      Terrorism and Counterterrorism: Comparing Theory and Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Public Safety and National Security, Research, Research Methodologies, Policy Analysis, Media and Communications, Social Studies, World History, International Relations, Political Sciences, Trend Analysis, Psychology, Case Studies

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnKartS

      Docker Certified Associate (DCA)

      Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Application Deployment, Microservices, Devops Tools, DevOps, Ubuntu, Cloud-Native Computing, Development Environment, CI/CD, Linux Administration, Software Architecture, Enterprise Application Management, Security Controls, Network Model, Data Storage Technologies, Virtualization, Data Management, Software Installation, Command-Line Interface

      3.6
      Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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      66 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      SkillUp

      AI Ethics for the Workplace

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Business Ethics, Personally Identifiable Information, Artificial Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Workplace inclusivity, Human Resource Policies, Data Security, Information Privacy, Data Governance, Productivity Software, Accountability, Risk Control, Risk Analysis, Continuous Monitoring

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pearson

      Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA): Unit 3

      Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, API Gateway, Network Administration, General Networking, Network Architecture, Network Security, Application Deployment, Containerization, Service Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG)

      Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, System Monitoring, Application Security, Natural Language Processing, Semantic Web, Artificial Intelligence

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      103 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Data Privacy, Ethics, and Responsible AI

      Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Responsible AI, Personally Identifiable Information, Legal Technology, Data Security, Data Ethics, Large Language Modeling, Cybersecurity, Business Ethics, Data Governance, Prompt Engineering, Cyber Attacks, Legal Risk, Data Loss Prevention, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Generative AI, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Analysis, Governance

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      89 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Case Western Reserve University

      Introduction to International Criminal Law

      Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Legal Proceedings, Legal Hearings, Litigation and Civil Justice, International Relations, Legal Strategy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Public Safety and National Security, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Case Law, Interactive Learning, Case Studies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft Cloud Support Associate

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Network Security, Cloud Management, Microsoft Azure, Business Software, Computer Hardware, Virtual Machines, Identity and Access Management, Cybersecurity, Network Troubleshooting, Microsoft Office, Desktop Support, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Azure Active Directory, Technical Support, Hardware Troubleshooting, System Monitoring, Disaster Recovery, Cloud Computing, Network Protocols

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Securing Digital Democracy

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Policies, Security Engineering, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Threat Modeling, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, Vulnerability Assessments, Public Policies, Public Safety and National Security, Human Factors, Human Computer Interaction, Usability, Software Testing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      170 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Simplilearn

      Generative AI in Support and Maintenance Training

      Skills you'll gain: Security Testing, System Support, Generative AI, Maintainability, Automation, Technical Support, Debugging, Anomaly Detection, System Monitoring, Software Engineering, Software Documentation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnKartS

      Certified Ethical Hacking (v12)

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Network Security, General Networking, Cryptography, Computer Networking, Web Applications

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      263 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional (SAP-C02): Pearson
    • Terrorism and Counterterrorism: Comparing Theory and Practice: Universiteit Leiden
    • Docker Certified Associate (DCA): LearnKartS
    • AI Ethics for the Workplace: SkillUp
    • Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA): Unit 3: Pearson
    • Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG): DeepLearning.AI
    • Data Privacy, Ethics, and Responsible AI: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Introduction to International Criminal Law: Case Western Reserve University
    • Microsoft Cloud Support Associate: Microsoft
    • Securing Digital Democracy: University of Michigan

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