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      The State University of New York

      Basic Information Literacy

      Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Planning, Information Management, Research, Critical Thinking, Investigation, Literacy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Organizational Skills, Databases

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      148 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Security in Google Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, Data Loss Prevention, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Prompt Engineering, Kubernetes, Cloud Security, Containerization, OAuth, Cloud Storage, Cloud Services, Application Deployment, Virtual Machines, Security Controls, Cloud Computing, Application Development, Data Storage Technologies, Threat Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      49K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Text Retrieval and Search Engines

      Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Natural Language Processing, Data Mining, Unstructured Data, Big Data, Web Analytics and SEO, Machine Learning, Information Architecture, Statistical Methods, Algorithms, Probability & Statistics

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      960 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Healthcare Data Security, Privacy, and Compliance

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Health Information Management, Security Awareness, Personally Identifiable Information, Cloud Security, Encryption, Health Care, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Data Security, Cyber Attacks, Cryptography, Health Policy, Information Privacy, Regulatory Compliance, Cloud Computing, Patient Safety

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      397 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      ISC2

      Security Principles

      Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Governance, Data Ethics, Cyber Risk, Security Awareness, Data Integrity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      558 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      IBM AI Foundations for Business

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Data Literacy, Data Mining, Artificial Intelligence, OpenAI, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Big Data, Information Architecture, Strategic Decision-Making, Enterprise Architecture, Cloud Computing, Data Analysis, Data Science, ChatGPT, Deep Learning, Data Strategy, Business Strategy, Business Process Automation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      94K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Cloud Security Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Application Security, Network Security, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Infrastructure Security, Remote Access Systems, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Vulnerability Assessments, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Encryption, Authorization (Computing)

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      105 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Macquarie University

      Applied Cryptography & Information Security

      Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Network Security, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Cybersecurity, Data Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Data Encryption Standard, Blockchain, Information Privacy, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Wireless Networks, Authentications, Emerging Technologies

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      ISC2

      Systems and Application Security

      Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Endpoint Security, Mobile Security, Cloud Security, Application Security, Cloud Computing, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Human Factors (Security), Encryption

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Hardware Security

      Skills you'll gain: Security Engineering, Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Cryptography, Encryption, Emerging Technologies, Authentications, System Design and Implementation, Computational Logic

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      687 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      California Institute of the Arts

      Web Design: Strategy and Information Architecture

      Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, Persona (User Experience), UI/UX Strategy, User Experience Design, Web Design, Wireframing, User Research, Mockups, Usability Testing, Agile Methodology, Waterfall Methodology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Deep Teaching Solutions

      Learning How to Learn: Powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjects

      Skills you'll gain: Learning Strategies, Time Management, Human Learning, Willingness To Learn, Productivity, Growth Mindedness, Mental Concentration, Creativity, Problem Solving, Self-Discipline, Cognitive flexibility, Stress Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      92K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Basic Information Literacy: The State University of New York
    • Security in Google Cloud: Google Cloud
    • Text Retrieval and Search Engines: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Healthcare Data Security, Privacy, and Compliance: Johns Hopkins University
    • Security Principles: ISC2
    • IBM AI Foundations for Business: IBM
    • Cloud Security Basics: University of Minnesota
    • Applied Cryptography & Information Security: Macquarie University
    • Systems and Application Security: ISC2
    • Hardware Security: University of Maryland, College Park

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