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      Microsoft

      Microsoft IT Support Specialist

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Network Security, Business Software, Computer Hardware, Cybersecurity, Microsoft Office, Desktop Support, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Troubleshooting, Technical Support, Hardware Troubleshooting, Generative AI, Operating Systems, Collaborative Software, System Support, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Application Security, Microsoft Teams, Cloud Computing

      4.7
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Pearson

      Terraform in AWS from Basics to Guru

      Skills you'll gain: Terraform, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Network Infrastructure, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Multi-Cloud, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Microsoft Azure, Wide Area Networks, Google Cloud Platform, DevOps, Cloud Security, Automation, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Firewall, Command-Line Interface

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Minnesota

      IT Infrastructure and Emerging Trends

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Information Technology, Technology Solutions, Technology Strategies, IT Infrastructure, Data Security, Information Systems, Mobile Security, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Business Transformation, Blockchain, Encryption, Wireless Networks, Virtualization, Scalability

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      486 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Introduction to Computer Science and Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, Debugging, Development Environment, Computer Systems, Web Applications, Arithmetic, Computer Literacy, Javascript, Network Security, Computer Networking, Program Development, Computer Graphics, Web Design and Development, Cybersecurity, Computer Programming, Problem Management, Computational Thinking, General Mathematics, Systems Of Measurement, Problem Solving

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      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      1.5K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Securing Digital Democracy

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Policies, Security Engineering, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Threat Modeling, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, Vulnerability Assessments, Public Policies, Public Safety and National Security, Human Factors, Human Computer Interaction, Usability, Software Testing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      170 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pearson

      A+ Core 1 V15 - Pearson Cert Prep: Unit 5

      Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Network Troubleshooting, Desktop Support, Test Equipment, Networking Hardware, Computer Hardware, Mobile Security, Technical Support, Data Maintenance, Peripheral Devices, Computer Displays, Data Storage, Wireless Networks

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EIT Digital

      AI for Cybersecurity

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Data Ethics, Deep Learning, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Malware Protection, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence, Threat Detection, Anomaly Detection, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      REST Assured - Mastering API Testing

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

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Nessus Scanner - Network Scanning from Beginner to Advanced

      Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Security, Metasploit, Penetration Testing, Network Administration, Software Installation, System Configuration, Web Applications, Authentications, Linux, Configuration Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Board Infinity

      Software Quality Assurance and Testing

      Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Performance Testing, Software Quality Assurance, Security Testing, Regression Testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Maintainability, Development Testing, Continuous Delivery, Code Review, Scalability, Automation, DevOps, Software Design, Technical Communication, Test Execution Engine, Application Programming Interface (API), Integration Testing, Waterfall Methodology, Agile Methodology

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Introduction to Computer Information Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Development, Systems Development Life Cycle, Agile Methodology, Productivity Software, Network Security, Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Computer Systems, Data Security, Risk Management, System Design and Implementation, TCP/IP, Information Technology, Software Development Methodologies, Data Ethics, Cybersecurity, General Networking, Productivity, Safety and Security, Process Design

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      256 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Ciberseguridad

      Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Security, Incident Response, Cryptography, Security Requirements Analysis, Penetration Testing, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Modeling, IT Management, Encryption, Vulnerability Management, Exploitation techniques, Data Security, Security Management, Personally Identifiable Information

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      483 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Microsoft IT Support Specialist: Microsoft
    • Terraform in AWS from Basics to Guru: Pearson
    • IT Infrastructure and Emerging Trends: University of Minnesota
    • Introduction to Computer Science and Programming: University of London
    • Securing Digital Democracy: University of Michigan
    • A+ Core 1 V15 - Pearson Cert Prep: Unit 5: Pearson
    • AI for Cybersecurity: EIT Digital
    • REST Assured - Mastering API Testing: EDUCBA
    • Nessus Scanner - Network Scanning from Beginner to Advanced: Packt
    • Software Quality Assurance and Testing: Board Infinity

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