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      Microsoft

      Microsoft SC-900 Exam Preparation and Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Active Directory, Regulatory Compliance, Microsoft Azure, Security Controls, Identity and Access Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Generative AI, Cloud Security, Data Governance, Authentications, Network Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Data Security, Scenario Testing, Threat Detection, Multi-Factor Authentication

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      137 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Infosec

      CompTIA Data+

      Skills you'll gain: Data Integration, Data Analysis, Data Mining, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Modeling, Data Governance, Business Analytics, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Dashboard, Data Warehousing, Data Storage, Data Security, Data Quality, Descriptive Statistics, Data Cleansing, Data Integrity, Relational Databases, Machine Learning

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Git and GitHub Complete Master Class

      Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Unix Commands, Unix Shell, Software Versioning, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Code Review, Software Configuration Management, Software Development Tools, Development Environment, Secure Coding, File Management, Software Documentation

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI Assistants

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Ideation, Verification And Validation, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, AI Personalization, Responsible AI, Personalized Service, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Management Framework, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Expense Management, Creative Thinking, Productivity Software, Creative Problem-Solving

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Core Java

      Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Spring Framework, Java, Eclipse (Software), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Software Design, Software Installation, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Program Development, Virtual Machines, Web Development, Debugging, Package and Software Management, Data Structures, File Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      EDUCBA

      REST Assured Java API Testing: Basics to Frameworks

      Skills you'll gain: Cucumber (Software), Gherkin (Scripting Language), Behavior-Driven Development, JSON, Restful API, Apache Maven, Application Programming Interface (API), Test Tools, Test Case, Test Planning, JUnit, Test Engineering, Security Testing, Test Automation, Authentications, Test Data, Scalability, Software Testing, Java Programming, Java

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Automate Cybersecurity Tasks with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Python Programming, Cybersecurity, Scripting, Programming Principles, Data Import/Export, Algorithms, Automation, Computer Programming, File Management

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Vanderbilt University

      ChatGPT + Zapier: AI-Powered Email Mastery

      Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, Calendar Management, Organizational Skills, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, AI Personalization, Productivity Software, HubSpot CRM, Business Process Automation, Email Marketing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Google Sheets, Automation

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Microservices Architecture: Design Patterns & Principles

      Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Scalability, Software Architecture, CI/CD, Continuous Deployment, API Gateway, Systems Architecture, Containerization, Software Design, Serverless Computing, Application Design, Solution Architecture, Continuous Integration, Docker (Software), Software Design Patterns, Systems Design, Kubernetes, Service Oriented Architecture, Event-Driven Programming, Data Management

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      EDUCBA

      File Permissions and Environment Settings in Unix

      Skills you'll gain: Unix Shell, Unix, Unix Commands, Shell Script, Linux, Linux Administration, Authorization (Computing), System Configuration, Operating System Administration, User Accounts, Security Controls, File Management, Identity and Access Management, Systems Administration

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Macquarie University

      Excel Skills for Business: Intermediate II

      Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Excel Macros, Data Validation, Spreadsheet Software, Data Modeling, Financial Forecasting, Data Integrity, Business Modeling, Automation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      8.4K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Architecting with Google Compute Engine

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, Google Cloud Platform, Prompt Engineering, Kubernetes, Application Deployment, Cloud Storage, Containerization, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Computing, CI/CD, Terraform, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Cloud Services, Load Balancing, Service Level Agreement, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Virtual Machines, Microservices

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      58K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Microsoft SC-900 Exam Preparation and Practice: Microsoft
    • CompTIA Data+: Infosec
    • Git and GitHub Complete Master Class: Packt
    • Generative AI Assistants: Vanderbilt University
    • Core Java: LearnQuest
    • REST Assured Java API Testing: Basics to Frameworks: EDUCBA
    • Automate Cybersecurity Tasks with Python: Google
    • ChatGPT + Zapier: AI-Powered Email Mastery: Vanderbilt University
    • Microservices Architecture: Design Patterns & Principles: Packt
    • File Permissions and Environment Settings in Unix: EDUCBA

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