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      Amazon Web Services

      Data Engineering on AWS - Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Engineering, Serverless Computing, CI/CD, Data Infrastructure, Amazon Web Services, Data Architecture, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), AWS CloudFormation, Infrastructure Architecture, Security Controls, Cloud Applications, Amazon CloudWatch, Terraform

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      188 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Illinois Tech

      Cloud Computing Technologies - Master's

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Computing, Amazon Web Services, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Storage, Cloud Infrastructure, Amazon S3, Scalability, Terraform, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Database Management, Command-Line Interface, Virtualization, Linux Administration

      Build toward a degree

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      The Complete Pentesting and Privilege Escalation Course

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploitation techniques, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Scanning, Linux, Operating System Administration, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Cryptography, File Management, Virtual Environment, Microsoft Windows, Scripting

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Meta

      Advanced Programming in Swift

      Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, Apple iOS, iOS Development, Unit Testing, Apple Xcode, Test Case, Software Testing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Application Development, Application Security, Software Design, Debugging, Data Mapping, Functional Design, User Interface (UI)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      87 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Google Cloud

      Chronicle SIEM: Multi Event Rules

      Skills you'll gain: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Management, Event Monitoring, Threat Detection, Continuous Monitoring, System Monitoring, Network Security, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      New
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      EC-Council

      Ethical Hacking Essentials: Hands-On Edition

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, Mobile Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Security, Application Security, Threat Detection, Security Testing, Cyber Attacks, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Exploit development, Encryption, Vulnerability Scanning, Web Applications, Infrastructure Security, Wireless Networks, Internet Of Things

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      LearnKartS

      Core Java for Complete Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Java, Unit Testing, Debugging, Maintainability, Software Development, Secure Coding, Software Testing, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Test Case, Application Development, Authentications, Application Security, Android Development, Cryptography, Software Design Patterns

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      74 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Splunk Inc.

      Splunk Search Expert

      Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Correlation Analysis, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization Software, Performance Tuning, Dashboard, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Statistical Analysis, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Synthesis, Data Modeling, Ad Hoc Reporting, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Real Time Data, Business Intelligence, Big Data, Data Science, Business Analytics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      266 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidad de Chile

      Abordaje del riesgo suicida en adolescentes y jóvenes

      Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Community Mental Health Services, Crisis Intervention, Mental Health, Risk Analysis, Patient Education and Support, Mental Health Counseling, Stress Management, Psychiatric Assessments, Safety and Security, Family Support, Public Health

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      82 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Dartmouth College

      C Programming: Getting Started - 1

      Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Software Documentation, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Embedded Software, Human Computer Interaction, Debugging, Development Environment, Engineering Calculations

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      256 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnQuest

      CompTIA Exam Prep

      Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, Desktop Support, Technical Support, Help Desk Support, Cloud Services, Security Management, Operating Systems, Information Technology, Microsoft Windows, Computer Hardware, Wireless Networks

      3.3
      Rating, 3.3 out of 5 stars
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      108 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      New
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      Free Trial
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      Illinois Tech

      Building with Code: Programming Fundamentals and Open Source

      Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Package and Software Management, Web Development, Linux, Shell Script, Database Design, Ubuntu, Relational Databases, Web Applications, Web Development Tools, Unix Shell, Test Driven Development (TDD), Python Programming, Linux Administration, Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Scripting Languages, Computer Programming, Javascript, Database Management

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      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      61 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Data Engineering on AWS - Foundations: Amazon Web Services
    • Cloud Computing Technologies - Master's: Illinois Tech
    • The Complete Pentesting and Privilege Escalation Course: Packt
    • Advanced Programming in Swift: Meta
    • Chronicle SIEM: Multi Event Rules: Google Cloud
    • Ethical Hacking Essentials: Hands-On Edition: EC-Council
    • Core Java for Complete Beginners: LearnKartS
    • Splunk Search Expert: Splunk Inc.
    • Abordaje del riesgo suicida en adolescentes y jóvenes : Universidad de Chile
    • C Programming: Getting Started - 1: Dartmouth College

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