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      Microsoft

      Capstone and Practice Exam (AZ-500)

      Skills you'll gain: Multi-Factor Authentication, Data Security, Security Strategy, Azure Active Directory, Database Architecture and Administration, Virtual Machines, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Security, Security Controls, Identity and Access Management, System Configuration, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Encryption, Security Engineering, Firewall

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera

      Navigating Generative AI Risks for Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Generative AI, Business Ethics, Intellectual Property, Business Risk Management, Risk Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      54 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Node.js & MongoDB: Developing Back-end Database Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Restful API, Back-End Web Development, MongoDB, NoSQL, Server Side, Authentications, Scalability, Application Deployment, Database Application, Middleware, Web Applications, Authorization (Computing), Databases, Javascript, Application Security

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Cape Town

      Climate Adaptation in Africa

      Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Water Resources, Water Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy, Water Resource Management, Environmental Science, Environment, Natural Resource Management, Socioeconomics, Vulnerability, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      122 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Preparing for the AZ-900 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Exam

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Services, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Public Cloud, Cloud Security, Network Security, Identity and Access Management

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnQuest

      Ethics in the Age of AI

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Predictive Modeling, OpenAI, Algorithms, Data Collection, Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Information Privacy, Artificial Intelligence, Game Theory, Large Language Modeling, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Personally Identifiable Information, Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning Algorithms, Analytical Skills, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Analysis, Risk Modeling

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      852 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Splunk Administration and Advanced Topics

      Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Data Modeling, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), System Monitoring, Incident Response, User Accounts, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Machine Learning, Event Monitoring, Systems Administration, Performance Tuning, Data Visualization, Threat Detection, Anomaly Detection, Continuous Monitoring, Correlation Analysis, Data Analysis, Authentications, Data Collection, Configuration Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      49 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Securing AI and Advanced Topics

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Fraud detection, Feature Engineering, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Modeling, Deep Learning, Anomaly Detection, Artificial Intelligence, Security Testing, Machine Learning Methods, Reinforcement Learning, Machine Learning

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft SQL Server

      Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, Star Schema, Microsoft SQL Servers, Database Design, Relational Databases, Data Integrity, Data Integration, SQL, Transaction Processing, Power BI, Data Warehousing, Database Management, Transact-SQL, Database Development, Data Maintenance, Databases, Query Languages, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Systems, Data Management

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      75 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      Cybersecurity Incident Response and Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Threat Detection, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Threat Hunting, Event Monitoring, Technical Communication, Cyber Security Policies, Vulnerability Management, Continuous Monitoring, Threat Management, Security Controls, Communication Strategies, Root Cause Analysis

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Codio

      Advanced Django: Building a Blog

      Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Django (Web Framework), Authentications, PostgreSQL, Object-Relational Mapping, Model View Controller, Cloud Hosting, User Accounts, Application Security, Configuration Management, Python Programming

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      113 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Deep Dive

      Skills you'll gain: Lending and Underwriting, Blockchain, Commercial Lending, Derivatives, FinTech, Market Liquidity, Financial Trading, Securities (Finance), Digital Assets, Market Data, Transaction Processing, Asset Management, Portfolio Management, Risk Management

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      298 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Capstone and Practice Exam (AZ-500): Microsoft
    • Navigating Generative AI Risks for Leaders: Coursera
    • Node.js & MongoDB: Developing Back-end Database Applications: IBM
    • Climate Adaptation in Africa: University of Cape Town
    • Preparing for the AZ-900 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Exam: Microsoft
    • Ethics in the Age of AI: LearnQuest
    • Splunk Administration and Advanced Topics: EDUCBA
    • Securing AI and Advanced Topics: Johns Hopkins University
    • Microsoft SQL Server: Microsoft
    • Cybersecurity Incident Response and Communication: Packt

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