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      Pearson

      (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Unit 2

      Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Encryption, Data Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Data Integrity, Information Systems Security, Key Management, Network Security, Information Privacy, Authentications, Digital Communications

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Infosec

      Privacy Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Information Privacy, Data Governance, Security Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Personally Identifiable Information, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Security, Governance, Information Assurance, Document Management, Security Controls, Threat Management, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Compliance Management, Training Programs, Compliance Training, Incident Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Data Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Information Technology (IT) and Cloud Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Services, Generative AI, Cloud Security, Cloud Technologies, Cloud Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Hosting, Network Protocols, Network Security, Peripheral Devices, Virtualization, Computer Hardware, Cyber Attacks, Artificial Intelligence, OSI Models, Data Strategy, Data Security, Test Planning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      11K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Introduction to Genomic Technologies

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Data Science, Molecular Biology, Data Analysis, Programming Principles, Computer Science, Statistical Analysis, Computational Thinking, Big Data, Statistics, Software Engineering, Algorithms, Biology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Michigan State University

      Getting Started With Music Theory

      Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Musical Composition, Classical Music

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      757 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Information Assurance Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Email Security, Border Gateway Protocol, Malware Protection, Mobile Security, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), TCP/IP, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Network Analysis, Internet Of Things, Network Protocols, Network Monitoring, Network Routing, Infrastructure Security, Application Security, Information Systems Security, Threat Modeling

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Introduction to Quantum Information

      Skills you'll gain: Emerging Technologies, Digital Communications, Encryption, Theoretical Computer Science, Cryptography, Linear Algebra, Computational Thinking, Information Technology, Physics, Simulations, Mathematical Modeling

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      126 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Introduction to Graph Theory

      Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Combinatorics, Network Analysis, Data Structures, Network Routing, Algorithms, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Theoretical Computer Science, Program Development

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Health Information Technology Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Electronic Medical Record, Health Technology, Health Information Management, Decision Support Systems, Clinical Data Management, Technical Support, End User Training and Support, Patient Registration, Databases, Change Control, Data Management, Authentications

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      424 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

      Antimicrobial resistance - theory and methods

      Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Quality Assurance, Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Bioinformatics, Medical Laboratory, Epidemiology, Public Health, Pharmacology, Molecular Biology, Data Sharing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EC-Council

      Information Security Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Systems Development Life Cycle, Human Factors (Security), Security Awareness, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Policies, Threat Detection, ISO/IEC 27001, Security Controls, Computer Security, Network Security, Risk Management Framework, Information Systems, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      ISC2

      Cryptography

      Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Key Management, Public Key Infrastructure, Encryption, Data Security, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cybersecurity, Authentications, Email Security, Data Integrity, IT Security Architecture, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Algorithms

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      86 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Unit 2: Pearson
    • Privacy Fundamentals: Infosec
    • Information Technology (IT) and Cloud Fundamentals: IBM
    • Introduction to Genomic Technologies: Johns Hopkins University
    • Getting Started With Music Theory: Michigan State University
    • Information Assurance Analysis: Johns Hopkins University
    • Introduction to Quantum Information: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
    • Introduction to Graph Theory: University of California San Diego
    • Health Information Technology Fundamentals: Johns Hopkins University
    • Antimicrobial resistance - theory and methods: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

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