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      Vanderbilt University

      Prompt Engineering for Law

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Legal Technology, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, AI Personalization, Legal Strategy, Personalized Service, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Legal Research, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Expense Management, Creative Thinking, Productivity Software, Responsible AI

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat Politècnica de València

      Introduction to SQL and relational databases

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Integrity, Database Management, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Databases, Query Languages, Database Design, Web Applications, Application Security, Server Side, Data Manipulation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Genomic Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Unix Commands, Biostatistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Unix, Data Science, Data Management, Statistical Methods, Molecular Biology, Command-Line Interface, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Linux Commands, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Modeling, Data Structures, R Programming, Computational Thinking, Jupyter, Python Programming

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Data Engineering, Big Data, and Machine Learning on GCP

      Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Apache Hadoop, Serverless Computing, Applied Machine Learning, Apache Spark, Looker (Software), Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Jupyter, SQL, Data Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, Scalability, Performance Tuning

      4.6
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      18K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Introduction to Secure Networking

      Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Cloud Computing, Firewall, General Networking, Networking Hardware, Network Architecture, OSI Models, Microsoft Azure, Computer Networking, Network Infrastructure, Local Area Networks, Network Monitoring, Software As A Service, Virtual Machines, Virtualization

      4.8
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      272 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      REST Assured Java - Intermediate

      Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Authentications, Software Testing, JSON, Security Testing, Authorization (Computing), Test Case, Scenario Testing, Java

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Macquarie University

      Excel Skills for Business: Intermediate I

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Dashboard, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Consolidation, Business Reporting, Data Management, Data Integration, Data Cleansing, Automation

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pearson

      Cybersecurity Prevention and Detection: Unit 2

      Skills you'll gain: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Data Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Email Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Data Loss Prevention, Threat Detection, Information Privacy, Event Monitoring, Incident Response, Automation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Applied Cryptography

      Skills you'll gain: Data Encryption Standard, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Key Management, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Encryption, Data Integrity, Cybersecurity, Computer Security, Authentications, Data Security, Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Digital Communications, Information Architecture

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Capstone: Applying Project Management in the Real World

      Skills you'll gain: Requirements Analysis, Milestones (Project Management), Stakeholder Management, Performance Reporting, Project Management, Negotiation, Quality Management, Project Scoping, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Documentation, Project Planning, Interviewing Skills, Communication Strategies, Problem Solving

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Secure GKE with Cloud Next Generation Firewall

      Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Firewall, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Security, Infrastructure Security, Network Security, Load Balancing, Containerization

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Excel Basics for Data Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis, Data Import/Export, Spreadsheet Software, Data Wrangling, Data Quality, Pivot Tables And Charts, Google Sheets, Data Manipulation, Data Science, Data Integrity, Information Privacy

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Prompt Engineering for Law: Vanderbilt University
    • Introduction to SQL and relational databases: Universitat Politècnica de València
    • Genomic Data Science: Johns Hopkins University
    • Data Engineering, Big Data, and Machine Learning on GCP: Google Cloud
    • Introduction to Secure Networking: Microsoft
    • REST Assured Java - Intermediate: EDUCBA
    • Excel Skills for Business: Intermediate I: Macquarie University
    • Cybersecurity Prevention and Detection: Unit 2: Pearson
    • Applied Cryptography: University of Colorado System
    • Capstone: Applying Project Management in the Real World: Google

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