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    • Status: Free Trial
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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Advanced Embedded Linux Development

      Skills you'll gain: System Programming, Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Linux, Agile Software Development, Embedded Software, Linux Commands, Software Testing, Embedded Systems, Software Development Methodologies, Docker (Software), Containerization, Shell Script, Operating Systems, Development Testing, System Testing, Application Deployment, File Systems, Debugging, Peripheral Devices

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      146 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Edureka

      Cloud Security on AWS

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Threat Detection, Threat Modeling, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Response, Security Strategy, Network Security, Threat Management, Identity and Access Management, IT Security Architecture, Encryption, Security Management, Data Security, Application Security, Amazon Web Services, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks, Key Management

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      Technical Support Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Desktop Support, Technical Support, Computer Hardware, Software Installation, Help Desk Support, Technical Documentation, Hardware Troubleshooting, Customer Support, Computer Architecture, Computer Networking, Microsoft Windows, Technical Communication, Linux, Virtual Machines

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      161K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
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      IBM

      Operating Systems: Overview, Administration, and Security

      Skills you'll gain: Linux, Active Directory, Cloud Computing, Security Testing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Microsoft Windows, User Accounts, Operating Systems, Virtualization, Command-Line Interface, Systems Administration, Virtual Machines, Mac OS, File Systems, Containerization, Security Controls, Docker (Software), Firewall

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      5.7K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Maryland, College Park

      Hardware Security

      Skills you'll gain: Hardware Design, Security Engineering, Hardware Architecture, Computer Hardware, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Cryptography, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Encryption, System Design and Implementation

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      687 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
      Status: AI skills
      AI skills
      G

      Google Cloud

      Google Cloud Cybersecurity

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Incident Response, Cloud Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), DevSecOps, Large Language Modeling, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Generative AI, Cloud Computing, Risk Management Framework, Identity and Access Management, Cyber Threat Hunting, Incident Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Vulnerability Management, Cyber Risk, Cloud Storage, Data Ethics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      344 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Preview
      E

      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      International Security Management

      Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Public Safety and National Security, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, International Relations, Risk Management, Safety and Security, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Governance, Cultural Diversity, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      IT Fundamentals for Cybersecurity

      Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Detection and Response, Networking Hardware, Cybersecurity, Linux, IT Service Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Active Directory, Network Security, Cloud Computing, Incident Response, TCP/IP, Malware Protection, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Identity and Access Management, Network Protocols, Cyber Attacks, Regulatory Compliance, Data Ethics, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Testing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      22K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      IBM Business Analyst

      Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Business Process Modeling, Data Storytelling, Stakeholder Management, Process Mapping, Pivot Tables And Charts, Agile Methodology, Requirements Management, Digital Transformation, Dashboard, Requirements Analysis, Work Breakdown Structure, Business Requirements, Stakeholder Engagement, Data Cleansing, Excel Formulas, Business Analytics, Business Workflow Analysis, Business Systems Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      13K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Google

      Prepare Data for Exploration

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Literacy, Databases, Data Access, Data Security, Google Sheets, Data Management, Data Quality, SQL, Metadata Management, Unstructured Data, Data Collection

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      22K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      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

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      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

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

    • Advanced Embedded Linux Development: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Cloud Security on AWS: Edureka
    • Technical Support Fundamentals: Google
    • Operating Systems: Overview, Administration, and Security: IBM
    • Hardware Security: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Google Cloud Cybersecurity: Google Cloud
    • International Security Management: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • IT Fundamentals for Cybersecurity: IBM
    • IBM Business Analyst: IBM
    • Prepare Data for Exploration: Google

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