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      IBM

      Generative AI: Impact, Considerations, and Ethical Issues

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Generative AI, Business Ethics, Legal Risk, Socioeconomics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Artificial Intelligence, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Machine Learning, Intellectual Property, Information Privacy, Workforce Management, Workforce Development, Safety and Security

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      230 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Austral

      Legal Tech and the Digital Transformation of Law

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Law Practice Management Software, Legal Research, Digital Transformation, Court Systems, Legal Writing, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Innovation, Virtual Environment

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      73 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Sensor Manufacturing and Process Control

      Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Process Control, Machine Controls, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Automation Engineering, Statistical Process Controls, Manufacturing Processes, Embedded Software, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems, Medical Equipment and Technology, Electronics, Laboratory Equipment, Electronics Engineering, Medical Imaging, Performance Tuning, Electronic Components, Mechanical Design, Reliability, Product Testing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      301 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tableau Learning Partner

      Business Analysis Process

      Skills you'll gain: Requirements Elicitation, Business Analysis, Business Metrics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Requirements Analysis, Business Requirements, Process Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Business Process Modeling, Tableau Software, Data Visualization, Business Consulting, Solution Delivery

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      124 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Snowflake

      Intro to Snowflake for Devs, Data Scientists, Data Engineers

      Skills you'll gain: Data Manipulation, Data Lakes, Data Warehousing, SQL, Data Pipelines, Cloud Applications, Extract, Transform, Load, Application Development, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Stored Procedure, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      96 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Codio

      Unix and Bash for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, User Accounts, Unix Commands, Unix, Bash (Scripting Language), Command-Line Interface, Kubernetes, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, OS Process Management, Version Control, Firewall, Docker (Software), Containerization, Network Monitoring, Unix Shell, TCP/IP, Application Deployment, Data Storage, Network Protocols

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      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      99 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Toronto

      iOS App Development Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Apple iOS, Apple Xcode, Swift Programming, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Mobile Development, UI Components, Application Frameworks

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      552 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      ITIL V4 Certification Preparation

      Skills you'll gain: Service Management, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Customer experience improvement, IT Service Management, Change Control, IT Management, Information Technology Architecture, Technical Management, Service Level, Security Management, Enterprise Architecture, Continuous Improvement Process, Service Improvement, Service Design, Agile Methodology, Governance, Risk Management Framework, Practice Management, Organizational Structure, Strategic Partnership

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      149 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Jenkins : Automating your delivery pipeline

      Skills you'll gain: Jenkins, CI/CD, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Deployment, DevOps, Continuous Integration

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      328 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Akamai Technologies, Inc.

      Networking Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, OSI Models, Remote Access Systems, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, General Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, Networking Hardware, Network Administration, Network Security, Network Infrastructure, Network Model, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Wireless Networks, Network Routers, Network Routing, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Controls

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      123 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Foundations of Coding Full-Stack

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Programming Principles, Full-Stack Web Development, GitHub, Version Control, Program Development, Debugging, Computational Thinking, Pseudocode, Git (Version Control System), Web Design and Development, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Web Development, C# (Programming Language), Data Structures, Back-End Web Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      77 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      New
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      IBM

      IBM RAG and Agentic AI

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, Software Design, Image Analysis, Application Development, Database Systems, Data Storage Technologies, Databases, Full-Stack Web Development, Natural Language Processing, Flask (Web Framework), Database Management, JSON, SQL

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Generative AI: Impact, Considerations, and Ethical Issues: IBM
    • Legal Tech and the Digital Transformation of Law: Universidad Austral
    • Sensor Manufacturing and Process Control: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Business Analysis Process: Tableau Learning Partner
    • Intro to Snowflake for Devs, Data Scientists, Data Engineers: Snowflake
    • Unix and Bash for Beginners: Codio
    • iOS App Development Basics: University of Toronto
    • ITIL V4 Certification Preparation: EDUCBA
    • Jenkins : Automating your delivery pipeline: Coursera Project Network
    • Networking Fundamentals: Akamai Technologies, Inc.

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Application Security

    Application security is the term for the security measures taken to make sure data and code within an application are safeguarded from being accessed by unauthorized users or hackers. It's a process that involves developing, adding security features, and testing those features to mitigate risks and guard against threats that have been identified. Application security is critical because of the vulnerabilities of apps, particularly at the network or cloud level. There's increasing pressure from businesses and consumers to maximize security both at the network level and within apps to protect against hacker attacks. Various types of application security include authentication, authorization, encryption, logging, and testing.‎

    If you're interested in helping to guard against the malicious attacks that applications are vulnerable to, learning about application security is a must. Most employers don't have the time for employees to learn the necessary skills on the job. Having firsthand knowledge and a strong grasp of skills like application security testing, computer security incident management, threat intelligence, and digital forensics helps set you firmly on the path to shifting or advancing your IT career. For aspiring developers and app startups, application security is essential for protecting brand image, building consumer confidence, and safeguarding data for your business and your customers.‎

    A career as an application security engineer, application security analyst, or application security manager is only a sampling of the ways you can leverage your skills and knowledge. For example, if you're passionate about helping to shape policy, you might work within software development, helping to architect the process to weave security standards into development. If you prefer working independently, you could become a consultant to companies across all industries, helping them identify security risks and implement security measures to guard against them. Some of the tech giants, including Amazon and Google, actively seek candidates with in-depth knowledge of mobile and Android application architecture, programming languages like Java and .NET, and the ability to think beyond firewalls to pinpoint potential problems and innovate solutions. Similarly, there's demand in finance, healthcare, and the government for application security professionals.‎

    Courses, Guided Projects, and Specializations on Coursera empower you with a solid foundation in key application security concepts like cloud infrastructure security, securing virtual environments, and endpoint device security to help you start your career in the field or advance your skills. If you're just starting out in the field, you can gain a grasp of the fundamentals with courses like Systems and Application Security offered in partnership with (ISC)2 or Security Analyst Fundamentals, offered by IBM. As you gain proficiency, you'll have the option to move on to Guided Projects to gain active experience in Web Application Security Testing with OWASP ZAP or Burp Suite. Interested in gaining a professional certificate? Opt for a Google Cloud Security from Google Cloud or a Cybersecurity MasterTrack Certificate from Arizona State University.‎

    Online Application Security courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your existing knowledge or learn new Application Security skills. With a wide range of Application Security classes, you can conveniently learn at your own pace to advance your Application Security career skills.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Application Security, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    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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