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      Codio

      Tools for Security Specialists

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Endpoint Security, Incident Management, Incident Response, ISO/IEC 27001, Security Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Risk Management, Personally Identifiable Information, Vulnerability Assessments, Linux, Linux Administration, Infrastructure Security, Authorization (Computing), Network Security, Threat Management, Event Monitoring, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Application Security, Security Strategy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      57 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pearson

      Practical Cybersecurity Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Penetration Testing, Incident Response, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, DevSecOps, Cloud Security, Patch Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Business Continuity, Cryptography, Threat Detection, Vulnerability Scanning, Threat Modeling, Security Engineering, DevOps, Disaster Recovery

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      An Introduction to American Law

      Skills you'll gain: Civil Procedures, Civil Law, Personal Injury Law, Commercial Laws, Lawsuits, Court Systems, Legal Proceedings, Plaintiff, Legal Research, Case Law, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Legal Pleadings, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      5.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Confronting Gender Based Violence: Global Lessons for Healthcare Workers

      Skills you'll gain: Health Care, Trauma Care, Patient Safety, Mental and Behavioral Health, Crisis Intervention, Health Assessment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Community Health, Healthcare Ethics, Health Technology, Health Policy, Medical Privacy, Patient Education And Counseling, Data Collection

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      279 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Chemerinsky on Constitutional Law – Individual Rights and Liberties

      Skills you'll gain: Case Law, Court Systems, Legal Research, Social Justice, Civil Law, Policy Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      82 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pittsburgh

      Disaster Preparedness

      Skills you'll gain: Triage, Mitigation, Emergency Response, Safety and Security, Emergency Medicine, First Aid, Healthcare Ethics, Risk Analysis, Stress Management, Resourcefulness, Adaptability, Water Resources, Cultural Diversity, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.6K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Introduction aux Droits de l’Homme

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, International Relations, European History, Legal Research, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, World History, Environmental Issue, Political Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      1.7K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Emory University

      From Freedom Rides to Ferguson: Narratives of Nonviolence in the American Civil Rights Movement

      Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Community Development, De-escalation Techniques, Social Studies, Advocacy, Conflict Management, Education and Training, Cultural Responsiveness, Civil Law, Diversity Awareness, Discussion Facilitation, Media and Communications

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      317 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pearson

      Practical Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Unit 5

      Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Threat Modeling, Security Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Threat Detection, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Information Privacy, Data Governance

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Codio

      Linux for Security Experts

      Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Linux, Linux Administration, Network Security, Authorization (Computing), Application Security, Linux Commands, User Accounts, Network Monitoring, System Monitoring, Hardening, Security Controls, Wireless Networks, Cyber Security Assessment, Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Containerization, File Management

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Protecting Business Innovations via Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: E-Commerce, Global Marketing, Innovation, Strategic Partnership, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Intellectual Property, Price Negotiation, New Business Development, Mergers & Acquisitions, Competitive Analysis

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      81 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Wesleyan University

      Suicide Prevention

      Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Research, Crisis Intervention, Research Methodologies, Epidemiology, Behavioral Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Sociology, Public Health, Mental Health, Psychology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      308 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular self defense courses

    • Tools for Security Specialists: Codio
    • Practical Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Pearson
    • An Introduction to American Law: University of Pennsylvania
    • Confronting Gender Based Violence: Global Lessons for Healthcare Workers: Johns Hopkins University
    • Chemerinsky on Constitutional Law – Individual Rights and Liberties: University of California, Irvine
    • Disaster Preparedness: University of Pittsburgh
    • Introduction aux Droits de l’Homme: University of Geneva
    • From Freedom Rides to Ferguson: Narratives of Nonviolence in the American Civil Rights Movement: Emory University
    • Practical Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Unit 5: Pearson
    • Linux for Security Experts: Codio

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