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      IBM

      Cybersecurity Case Studies and Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Penetration Testing, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Awareness, Threat Management, Malware Protection, Vulnerability Management, Artificial Intelligence

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Spring Framework

      Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, Microservices, JUnit, Model View Controller, Hibernate (Java), Restful API, Application Frameworks, Spring Boot, Software Architecture, API Gateway, Web Services, Object-Relational Mapping, Transaction Processing, Java, Service Oriented Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, JSON, YAML, Unit Testing, Databases

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Hands-on Internet of Things

      Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Networking Hardware, Network Infrastructure, Network Routers, General Networking, Embedded Software, Network Switches, Network Protocols, Network Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Wireless Networks, Infrastructure Security, Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Emerging Technologies, Data Science, Telecommunications, Embedded Systems, Distributed Computing

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Introduction to Key Constitutional Concepts and Supreme Court Cases

      Skills you'll gain: Legal Proceedings, Civil Procedures, Court Systems, Social Studies, Civil Law, Political Sciences, Case Law, Public Safety and National Security, Legal Research, Social Justice, Governance, Health Policy, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

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      Google Cloud

      Exploring ​and ​Preparing ​your ​Data with BigQuery

      Skills you'll gain: Data Transformation, Big Data, Data Cleansing, Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Data Analysis, Data Warehousing, SQL, Data Pipelines, Data Visualization Software, Scalability

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      IBM

      Developing Back-End Apps with Node.js and Express

      Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Server Side, Restful API, Back-End Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Cloud Applications, Web Applications, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Servers, Javascript, Authentications, Package and Software Management, JSON, Middleware

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Introducción a la inteligencia artificial

      Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Computational Logic, Program Development, Artificial Intelligence, Markov Model, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Creativity, Game Theory, Engineering Software, Software Development, Generative AI, Python Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Applied Machine Learning, Deductive Reasoning, Data Ethics, Social Sciences, Bioinformatics

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      University of Minnesota

      Introduction to UI Design

      Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience Design, Design, Design Thinking, UI/UX Research, Design Strategies, Human Centered Design, Design Research, User Centered Design

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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)

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Introduction to Data Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Data Pipelines, Data Architecture, Requirements Analysis, Amazon Web Services, Data Warehousing, Data Processing, System Requirements, Extract, Transform, Load, Performance Tuning, Security Controls, Cloud Computing, Data Transformation, Scalability

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      Coursera Project Network

      Introduction to HTML

      Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Front-End Web Development, Web Design and Development, Web Development, Web Development Tools, Web Applications, Web Content, Integrated Development Environments

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      Duke University

      Machine Learning Foundations for Product Managers

      Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Neural Networks, Decision Tree Learning, Computer Vision, Supervised Learning, Natural Language Processing, Random Forest Algorithm, Algorithms, Performance Metric

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Cybersecurity Case Studies and Capstone Project: IBM
    • Spring Framework: LearnQuest
    • Hands-on Internet of Things: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Introduction to Key Constitutional Concepts and Supreme Court Cases: University of Pennsylvania
    • Exploring ​and ​Preparing ​your ​Data with BigQuery: Google Cloud
    • Developing Back-End Apps with Node.js and Express: IBM
    • Introducción a la inteligencia artificial: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Introduction to UI Design: University of Minnesota
    • Disaster Preparedness: University of Pittsburgh
    • Introduction to Data Engineering: DeepLearning.AI

    Frequently Asked Questions about Computer Security

    Coursera’s computer security courses teach critical skills needed to protect information and systems:

    • Fundamental principles of cybersecurity, including how to identify vulnerabilities
    • Techniques for securing networks, systems, and data from cyber threats
    • Best practices for implementing encryption and securing digital communications
    • Understanding of compliance and legal issues related to digital security
    • Incident response and how to manage breaches effectively
    • Use of cutting-edge tools for threat detection and cybersecurity forensics ‎

    No prior experience is required to get started with entry-level computer security courses on Coursera:

    • Beginners can start with introductory courses that provide a broad overview of cybersecurity concepts.
    • Those with some knowledge can choose courses that address more specific areas such as network security or ethical hacking.
    • Advanced courses are available for professionals seeking to specialize in areas like cybersecurity management or advanced forensics.‎

    Coursera offers various credentials to enhance your professional profile in computer security:

    • Professional certificates that help you develop foundational and advanced cybersecurity skills.
    • Specialized course certificates that focus on niche areas within computer security.
    • Credentials offered in conjunction with leading cybersecurity organizations and universities.

    These credentials are intended to help professionals demonstrate their qualifications and readiness to address cybersecurity challenges.‎

    Skills gained from Coursera’s computer security courses can lead to several career opportunities:

    • Cybersecurity Analyst, assessing security measures and responding to incidents
    • Information Security Manager, overseeing and securing organizational data
    • Network Security Engineer, designing and implementing secure network solutions
    • Forensic Computer Analyst, investigating cybercrimes and analyzing breaches
    • Security Consultant, providing expert advice on protecting against cyber threats ‎
    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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