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      Microsoft

      Microsoft Front-End Developer

      Skills you'll gain: GitHub, C# (Programming Language), Secure Coding, HTML and CSS, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Figma (Design Software), Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Git (Version Control System), User Interface (UI), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Development, Web Design, Debugging, Mockups, Microsoft Copilot, Authentications, Front-End Web Development, Programming Principles, UI Components, Javascript

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      134 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Programación para todos (Introducción a Python)

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Pseudocode, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Development Environment

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      256 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • I

      ISC2

      ISC2 Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)

      Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Security Controls, Cryptography, Malware Protection, Key Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Risk Management, Public Key Infrastructure, Continuous Monitoring, Endpoint Security, Disaster Recovery, Computer Security Incident Management, OSI Models, Network Security, Encryption, Authentications, Mobile Security, Operational Risk, Security Awareness, Authorization (Computing)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      255 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Eindhoven University of Technology

      RF and millimeter-Wave Circuit Design

      Skills you'll gain: Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Telecommunications, Electronic Systems, Electronic Components, Hardware Design, Communication Systems, Wireless Networks, Electronic Hardware, Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Laboratory Experience

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      240 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Leeds

      Major Engineering Project Performance

      Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Project Portfolio Management, Engineering Management, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Performance, Project Risk Management, Cost Management, Timelines, Stakeholder Management, Case Studies, Forecasting, Research, Presentations

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      970 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Managing Security in Google Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Google Cloud Platform, Security Controls, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Firewall, Network Security, Data Access, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authorization (Computing), Single Sign-On (SSO), Authentications, User Accounts, Load Balancing, Encryption

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Business Intelligence (BI) Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Business Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Mining, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Data Management, Data Visualization, Data Warehousing, Data Wrangling, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      364 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Building Database Applications in PHP

      Skills you'll gain: PHP (Scripting Language), MySQL, Database Application, Database Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Development, Authentications, Web Applications, SQL, Server Side, Application Security

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Secure Coding Practices

      Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Cryptography, Exploit development, Authentications, Encryption, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Data Security, Application Security, Security Controls, Vulnerability Management, Security Testing, Software Design, C and C++, Verification And Validation, Java, Programming Principles, Cybersecurity

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      599 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      Basic Modeling for Discrete Optimization

      Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Problem Solving, Combinatorics, Graph Theory, Decision Support Systems, Computational Thinking, Data Modeling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      454 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Tokyo

      Interactive Computer Graphics

      Skills you'll gain: Visualization (Computer Graphics), Interactive Design, Computer Graphics, Computer Graphic Techniques, Human Computer Interaction, Animations, User Interface (UI), Design, 3D Assets, Technical Design, Algorithms, Simulations

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      307 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IE Business School

      Intelligence Tools for the Digital Age

      Skills you'll gain: Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Competitive Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Analysis, Business Intelligence, Digital Transformation, Timelines, Decision Making, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Technologies, Business Strategy, Complex Problem Solving, International Relations, Forecasting, Artificial Intelligence

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      675 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Microsoft Front-End Developer: Microsoft
    • Programación para todos (Introducción a Python): University of Michigan
    • ISC2 Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP): ISC2
    • RF and millimeter-Wave Circuit Design: Eindhoven University of Technology
    • Major Engineering Project Performance: University of Leeds
    • Managing Security in Google Cloud: Google Cloud
    • Business Intelligence (BI) Essentials: IBM
    • Building Database Applications in PHP: University of Michigan
    • Secure Coding Practices: University of California, Davis
    • Basic Modeling for Discrete Optimization: The Chinese University of Hong Kong

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