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      Pearson

      Rust Programming Essentials: Unit 3

      Skills you'll gain: Other Programming Languages, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Maintainability, Programming Principles, Software Development

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Optimiza el desarrollo de apps con Gemini Code Assist

      Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Debugging, Code Review, Software Documentation, Integrated Development Environments, Software Development Tools, Unit Testing, Application Development, Maintainability, Technical Documentation, Software Testing

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Kennesaw State University

      Cybersecurity and Mobility

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Mobile Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Network Security, Internet Of Things, Cyber Governance, Data Security, Wireless Networks, Emerging Technologies, Business Technologies, Enterprise Application Management

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Infrastructure

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, FinTech, Interoperability, Payment Systems, Financial Inclusion, Financial Systems, Cryptography, Digital Assets, Financial Regulation, Banking, Encryption, Computer Security, Governance

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pearson

      Introduction to Docker and Containers

      Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, CI/CD, Devops Tools, DevOps, R Programming, Application Deployment, Development Environment, Software Installation, YAML, Application Development, Node.JS, Command-Line Interface, System Requirements

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Arduino Programming and Project Development

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Basic Electrical Systems, Wireless Networks, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Control Systems, Interactive Design, Software Installation, Electronic Components, C and C++, Hardware Design, Electronics, Programming Principles, Display Devices, Embedded Software, Integrated Development Environments, Product Development, Electronic Systems, Embedded Systems

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Microsoft

      Advanced Cybersecurity Concepts and Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Application Security, Threat Detection, Security Strategy, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Security, Internet Of Things, Secure Coding, Network Security, Security Controls, Vulnerability Assessments, Identity and Access Management, Asset Management

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      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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      Packt

      Learn Java from Scratch - A Beginner's Guide

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Maven, Java, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Object Oriented Design, Hibernate (Java), Unit Testing, Docker (Software), Software Design Patterns, Integrated Development Environments, Object-Relational Mapping, Functional Design, Data Access, System Configuration

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Fractal Analytics

      Advanced Data Techniques for Enterprise AI Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Metadata Management, Data Ethics, Data Management, Data Architecture, Interoperability, Data Strategy, Data Store, Responsible AI, Generative AI Agents, Threat Modeling, Data Storage, Data Pipelines, Data Processing, Data Security, Zero Trust Network Access, Large Language Modeling, Agentic systems, Machine Learning

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Machine Learning for All

      Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning, Data Processing, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Computer Vision, Data Collection, Software Testing

      Build toward a degree

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      New York University

      Real-Time Cyber Threat Detection and Mitigation

      Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Firewall, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Threat Modeling, Network Architecture, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, TCP/IP, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Cyber Attacks, Enterprise Security, Infrastructure Security, Network Protocols, Proxy Servers

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Rust Programming Essentials: Unit 3: Pearson
    • Optimiza el desarrollo de apps con Gemini Code Assist: Google Cloud
    • Cybersecurity and Mobility: Kennesaw State University
    • Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Infrastructure: Duke University
    • Introduction to Docker and Containers: Pearson
    • Arduino Programming and Project Development: Packt
    • Advanced Cybersecurity Concepts and Capstone Project: Microsoft
    • CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005: Unit 3: Pearson
    • Learn Java from Scratch - A Beginner's Guide: Packt
    • Advanced Data Techniques for Enterprise AI Systems: Fractal Analytics

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