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      The University of Sydney

      Blockchain Scalability and its Foundations in Distributed Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Distributed Computing, Security Engineering, Network Security, Scalability, Cryptography, Data Integrity, Transaction Processing, Algorithms

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Introduction to Applied Cryptography

      Skills you'll gain: Data Encryption Standard, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Key Management, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Encryption, Authentications, Arithmetic, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Data Integrity, Probability, Computer Science

      4.6
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      998 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Data Mining

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Text Mining, Data Presentation, Data Mining, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Tableau Software, Plot (Graphics), Natural Language Processing, Scatter Plots, Unsupervised Learning, Data Mapping, Unstructured Data, Statistical Analysis, Graphing, Big Data, Anomaly Detection, Analytics

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

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      Packt

      Crash Course on Embedded C Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Data Structures, Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, Software Installation, Debugging

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pearson

      CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005: Unit 3

      Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Commands, Operating System Administration, OS Process Management, Systems Administration, Remote Access Systems, System Configuration, Network Administration, General Networking, Software Installation, Network Protocols

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SAE Institute México

      Simulación de ropa 3D con Maya

      Skills you'll gain: Autodesk Maya, 3D Assets, 3D Modeling, Animations, Computer Graphics, Simulations

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Agile Workflows with TFS: Track, Control & QA Projects

      Skills you'll gain: Azure DevOps, Test Planning, CI/CD, Continuous Deployment, Continuous Integration, Test Case, Backlogs, Microsoft Development Tools, Version Control, Microsoft Visual Studio, Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Application Lifecycle Management, Software Testing, Release Management, Scrum (Software Development), User Story, Sprint Planning, Issue Tracking

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Hacking and Patching

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Application Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Secure Coding, Exploitation techniques, Software Design Patterns, Vulnerability Assessments, Amazon Web Services, SQL, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Operating Systems, C (Programming Language)

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Data Visualization and Communication with Tableau

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Tableau Software, Data Visualization, Business Analytics, Business Process, Presentations, Business Process Improvement, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Stakeholder Communications, Data Manipulation

      4.7
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Toronto

      Learn to Program: Crafting Quality Code

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unit Testing, Python Programming, Program Development, Algorithms, Test Case, Software Engineering, Software Testing, Debugging, Computational Thinking

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      729 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Web Applications for Everybody

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, SQL, MySQL, PHP (Scripting Language), Relational Databases, JSON, jQuery, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Javascript and jQuery, Ajax, Databases, Data Modeling, Database Application, Database Development, Debugging, Web Applications, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Development, Web Development, Javascript

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Introduction to Python Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Scripting, Software Development Tools, Integrated Development Environments, Data Import/Export, Jupyter, File Management

      4.6
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Blockchain Scalability and its Foundations in Distributed Systems: The University of Sydney
    • Introduction to Applied Cryptography: University of Colorado System
    • Data Mining: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Crash Course on Embedded C Programming: Packt
    • CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005: Unit 3: Pearson
    • Simulación de ropa 3D con Maya: SAE Institute México
    • Agile Workflows with TFS: Track, Control & QA Projects: EDUCBA
    • Hacking and Patching: University of Colorado System
    • Data Visualization and Communication with Tableau: Duke University
    • Learn to Program: Crafting Quality Code: University of Toronto

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