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Security Certification Courses

Security certification courses can help you learn risk assessment, incident response, network security principles, and compliance standards. You can build skills in threat analysis, vulnerability management, and implementing security policies effectively. Many courses introduce tools such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and security information and event management (SIEM) software, showing how these tools are applied in real-world security scenarios to protect sensitive information and systems.


Popular Security Certification Courses and Certifications


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    MedCerts

    Professionalism in Allied Health

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Professionalism, Professional Development, Time Management, Emotional Intelligence, Teamwork, Interpersonal Communications, Conscientiousness, Communication, Trustworthiness, Empathy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Strong Work Ethic, Stress Management, Relationship Building

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    945 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Modernize Infrastructure and Applications with Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Google Workspace, Digital Transformation, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Applications, Collaborative Software, Business Transformation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cloud Security, Cloud Computing, Infrastructure Architecture, Cost Management, Machine Learning, Data Storage

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Salesforce Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Sales Enablement, Sales Pipelines, Data Management, Sales Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Marketing Automation, Customer Relationship Management, Data Security, Security Management, Customer Engagement, User Accounts, Customer Success Management, Marketing Management, Cloud-Based Integration, Customer Communications Management, Account Management, Automation, Business Reporting

    4.3
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    217 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Kennesaw State University

    What Is Cybersecurity?

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Data Ethics, Authentications, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Human Factors (Security), NIST 800-53, Identity and Access Management

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Relational Database Administration (DBA)

    Skills you'll gain: Database Administration, Database Management, Database Architecture and Administration, Relational Databases, Operational Databases, Database Systems, Stored Procedure, Data Storage Technologies, Disaster Recovery, Performance Tuning, System Monitoring, Authorization (Computing), IT Automation, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authentications, User Accounts

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    258 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Fundamentals of Network Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Communications, OSI Models, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Network Routing, Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Computer Networking, System Programming, Data Integrity

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    Advanced Neurobiology I

    Skills you'll gain: Electrophysiology, Neurology, Anatomy, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Physiology, Biology, Laboratory Techniques, Scientific Methods, Research

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    643 reviews

    Intermediate · 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, Microsoft Excel, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications, Change Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    391 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Columbia University

    Financial Engineering and Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Derivatives, Financial Market, Securities (Finance), Investment Management, Portfolio Risk, Asset Management, Credit Risk, Mortgage Loans, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Capital Markets, Financial Modeling, Risk Modeling, Regression Analysis, Market Liquidity, Futures Exchange, Risk Management, Equities, Actuarial Science

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Data Science Ethics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Informed Consent, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Data Governance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Big Data, Responsible AI, Intellectual Property, Data Analysis, Social Studies, Sampling (Statistics)

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 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, Digital Forensics, Security Requirements Analysis, Penetration Testing, Information Systems Security, Threat Detection, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Modeling, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Management, Exploitation techniques, Data Security, Security Management, Personally Identifiable Information

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    526 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    INSEAD

    Blockchain Revolution in Financial Services

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Digital Assets, FinTech, Business Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Governance, Financial Services, Financial Regulation, Ledgers (Accounting), Work Breakdown Structure, Project Implementation, Business Modeling, Banking Services, Financial Systems, Project Design, Solution Design, Cryptography, Design, Emerging Technologies, Payment Systems

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Professionalism in Allied Health: MedCerts
  • Modernize Infrastructure and Applications with Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Salesforce Basics: University of California, Irvine
  • What Is Cybersecurity?: Kennesaw State University
  • Relational Database Administration (DBA): IBM
  • Fundamentals of Network Communication: University of Colorado System
  • Advanced Neurobiology I: Peking University
  • Introduction to Business Analysis: IBM
  • Financial Engineering and Risk Management: Columbia University
  • Data Science Ethics: University of Michigan

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