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    Learn software security principles for protecting applications. Understand how to identify vulnerabilities, implement security measures, and perform security testing.

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      Google

      Google Data Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization, Data Validation, Rmarkdown, Data Integrity, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Ethics, Dashboard, Ggplot2, Data Quality, Stakeholder Communications, Data Literacy, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, SQL, Interviewing Skills, Analytical Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      172K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      Status: AI skills
      AI skills
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      Google

      Google IT Support

      Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Systems Administration, Computer Networking, IT Infrastructure, OSI Models, Desktop Support, Information Systems Security, Network Troubleshooting, Technical Support, Routing Protocols, Computer Hardware, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Microsoft Windows, Network Administration, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, File Systems, Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems, Resilience

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      205K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universiteit Leiden

      Security & Safety Challenges in a Globalized World

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Security Management, Safety and Security, Public Safety and National Security, Cybersecurity, Incident Management, Environmental Issue, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      456 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      ISC2

      Certified in Cybersecurity

      Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Network Security, Information Assurance, Cyber Governance, Incident Response, Infrastructure Security, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Authorization (Computing), Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, Threat Management, Configuration Management, Computer Networking, General Networking, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Computer Security Incident Management, Information Systems Security, Cyber Attacks

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Google

      Google Advanced Data Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Ethics, Statistics, Unsupervised Learning, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Machine Learning, Data Manipulation, Data Science, Tableau Software, Interviewing Skills, Python Programming, Advanced Analytics

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      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      7.5K reviews

      Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Google

      Foundations of Cybersecurity

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Security Awareness, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security, Information Systems Security, Network Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Management, Data Security, Data Ethics, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Enterprise Security, Threat Detection, Risk Management Framework, Incident Response, Network Analysis, Information Privacy

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      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      36K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      Status: AI skills
      AI skills
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      Google

      Google UX Design

      Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, User Research, Responsive Web Design, Wireframing, Usability Testing, Storyboarding, User Experience Design, Information Architecture, Design Research, Figma (Design Software), Sprint Retrospectives, Mockups, Cross Platform Development, Prototyping, User Experience, Usability, Persona (User Experience), Design Thinking, Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      92K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      IBM

      IBM AI Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Keras (Neural Network Library), Unsupervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Generative AI, Supervised Learning, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing, Reinforcement Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Generative AI Agents, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Artificial Neural Networks, Jupyter, ChatGPT, Python Programming, Machine Learning, Data Science

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      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      21K reviews

      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      Status: AI skills
      AI skills
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      IBM

      IBM Cybersecurity Analyst

      Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Detection and Response, Incident Response, Identity and Access Management, Networking Hardware, Computer Security Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Endpoint Security, Penetration Testing, Linux, IT Security Architecture, IT Service Management, Cyber Threat Hunting, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Network Security, Data Security, Encryption, Professional Networking, Generative AI, Cyber Security Assessment

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      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      26K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Alberta

      Software Product Management

      Skills you'll gain: Requirements Analysis, Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, Agile Software Development, Requirements Elicitation, Sprint Retrospectives, Requirements Management, Functional Requirement, Project Planning, Business Requirements, Software Development Methodologies, Sprint Planning, Software Development Life Cycle, Scrum (Software Development), Software Technical Review, Backlogs, User Requirements Documents, Product Requirements, Product Management, Project Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      12K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      Status: AI skills
      AI skills
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      Microsoft

      Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst

      Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Azure Active Directory, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Management, Network Security, Threat Management, Authentications, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Cryptography, Security Management, Generative AI, Records Management, Compliance Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cloud Security, Active Directory, Computer Security Incident Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.7K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Microsoft

      Introduction to Computers and Operating Systems and Security

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Security, Information Systems, Computer Systems, Computer Security Awareness Training, Business Software, Information Systems Security, Data Ethics, Operating Systems, Information Technology, Data Storage, Servers, Computer Hardware, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Storage, Cloud Computing, Computer Architecture

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Google Data Analytics: Google
    • Google IT Support: Google
    • Security & Safety Challenges in a Globalized World: Universiteit Leiden
    • Certified in Cybersecurity: ISC2
    • Google Advanced Data Analytics: Google
    • Foundations of Cybersecurity: Google
    • Google UX Design: Google
    • IBM AI Engineering: IBM
    • IBM Cybersecurity Analyst: IBM
    • Software Product Management: University of Alberta

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