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      SkillUp

      Java: Design Patterns, Testing, and Deployment

      Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Containerization, Docker (Software), Continuous Integration, Java, Integration Testing, Software Design Patterns, Development Testing, Object Oriented Design

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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Stanford University

      Understanding Einstein: The Special Theory of Relativity

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Timelines, Verification And Validation, Scientific Methods, Research, Mechanics, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Of Measurement

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      3.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Suporte em TI do Google

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Administration, IT Security Architecture, Remote Access Systems, IT Infrastructure, Hardening, Network Troubleshooting, OSI Models, Computer Networking, Routing Protocols, Desktop Support, Application Security, Security Strategy, Cloud Management, Server Administration, Technical Support, Microsoft Windows, File Systems, Computer Hardware, Software Installation, Help Desk Support

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      7.3K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Exploitation and Penetration Testing with Metasploit

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Network Security, Vulnerability, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Engineering, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Information Systems Security, Software Installation

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Deploy a website with Azure Virtual Machines

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Virtual Machines, Cloud Development, Cloud Applications, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Application Deployment, Linux, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Applications, Node.JS, MongoDB

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Building DApps In Ethereum Blockchain

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Secure Coding, Penetration Testing, Front-End Web Development, Application Development, Security Testing, Application Security, Development Environment, Web Development, Web Applications, Software Development Tools, Cyber Security Assessment, JavaScript Frameworks, Payment Systems, Authorization (Computing), Security Engineering, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authentications, Application Deployment, Transaction Processing

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      140 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Microsoft

      JavaScript Development Tools and React

      Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), React.js, Web Development Tools, GitHub, Debugging, Software Development Tools, Node.JS, Development Environment, Software Testing, Unit Testing, Maintainability, Application Deployment, Server Side, UI Components, Javascript, Package and Software Management, Secure Coding, Performance Tuning

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      KodeKloud

      Docker for Beginners with Hands-on labs

      Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Kubernetes, Application Deployment, Linux Commands, CI/CD, DevOps, YAML, Command-Line Interface, Data Storage, Computer Networking

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      135 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Cybersecurity Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Secure Coding, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Software, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, Collaborative Software, Threat Modeling, Debugging, Systems Design, Version Control

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      158 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      pfSense 2.4.4: Open Source Firewall

      Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, System Monitoring, Hardware Architecture

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Alberta

      Introduction to Software Product Management

      Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Requirements Analysis, Software Development, Requirements Management, Product Management, Software Engineering, Project Planning, Process Development, Project Management

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

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      Packt

      Git and GitHub Complete Master Class

      Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Unix Commands, Software Versioning, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Code Review, Collaborative Software, Software Configuration Management, Software Development Tools, Development Environment, Secure Coding, File Management, Software Documentation, Technical Documentation

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Java: Design Patterns, Testing, and Deployment: SkillUp
    • Understanding Einstein: The Special Theory of Relativity: Stanford University
    • Suporte em TI do Google: Google
    • Exploitation and Penetration Testing with Metasploit: IBM
    • Deploy a website with Azure Virtual Machines: Microsoft
    • Building DApps In Ethereum Blockchain: EDUCBA
    • JavaScript Development Tools and React: Microsoft
    • Docker for Beginners with Hands-on labs: KodeKloud
    • Cybersecurity Capstone Project: University of Maryland, College Park
    • pfSense 2.4.4: Open Source Firewall: Packt

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