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      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI Primer

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Large Language Modeling, Creativity, Creative Problem-Solving, Human Machine Interfaces, Collaboration, Natural Language Processing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      349 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Meta

      Introduction to Databases for Back-End Development

      Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Database Management Systems, SQL, Database Design, Databases, Database Administration, MySQL, NoSQL, Query Languages

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      656 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Introducción al desarrollo web

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), UI Components, Web Development, Web Design, Front-End Web Development, Typography

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      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      177 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat de Barcelona

      Claves para la innovación en la docencia universitaria

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Teaching, Pedagogy, Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, Blended Learning, Collaboration, Student-Centred Learning, Innovation, Higher Education, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.7K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Introduction to Business Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Gap Analysis, Business Analytics, Business Requirements, Requirements Analysis, Systems Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Technology Strategies, Trend Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Project Management, Stakeholder Communications, Change Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      297 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Wesleyan University

      Data Analysis Tools

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Correlation Analysis, SAS (Software), Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Quantitative Research, Probability & Statistics, Analytical Skills, Regression Analysis, Data Management, Statistical Inference

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      415 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EC-Council

      Ethical Hacking Essentials: Hands-On Edition

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, Mobile Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Security, Application Security, Threat Detection, Cyber Attacks, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Encryption, Web Applications, Infrastructure Security, Wireless Networks, Internet Of Things, Authentications

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Macquarie University

      Digital Forensics

      Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Investigation, Mobile Security, File Systems, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Data Ethics, Data Integrity, File Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Response, Disaster Recovery, Malware Protection, Data Storage, Network Analysis, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Mac OS

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Association of International Certified Professional Accountants

      Understanding, Using, and Securing Crypto and Digital Assets

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Assets, Blockchain, Asset Management, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Security Controls, Multi-Factor Authentication, Authentications, Securities Trading, Financial Market, Financial Regulations, Regulatory Compliance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      81 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Python Data Visualization

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Plot (Graphics), Package and Software Management, Python Programming, Data Mapping, Software Installation, Scripting, Data Processing, Data Integration, Data Import/Export, Scripting Languages, Data Structures, Software Documentation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      546 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Princeton University

      Paradoxes of War

      Skills you'll gain: World History, Culture, Social Sciences, International Relations, Sociology, Conflict Management, Political Sciences, Psychology, Economics, Security Strategy

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      698 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      SAS

      Data Literacy: Exploring and Visualizing Data

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Data Storytelling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Presentation, SAS (Software), Trend Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Data Quality, Analysis, Scatter Plots, Analytics, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Technical Communication, Data Ethics, Data Visualization Software, Research, Data Cleansing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Generative AI Primer: Vanderbilt University
    • Introduction to Databases for Back-End Development: Meta
    • Introducción al desarrollo web: Universidad de los Andes
    • Claves para la innovación en la docencia universitaria: Universitat de Barcelona
    • Introduction to Business Analysis: IBM
    • Data Analysis Tools: Wesleyan University
    • Ethical Hacking Essentials: Hands-On Edition: EC-Council
    • Digital Forensics: Macquarie University
    • Understanding, Using, and Securing Crypto and Digital Assets: Association of International Certified Professional Accountants
    • Python Data Visualization: Rice University

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