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    Learn self-defense techniques for personal safety. Understand how to protect yourself in various situations through physical and mental strategies.

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      Packt

      Learn Man in the Middle Attacks from Scratch

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploitation techniques, Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, General Networking, Vulnerability Management, Linux, Linux Administration, Virtual Machines, Network Analysis

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      A Law Student's Toolkit

      Skills you'll gain: Legal Strategy, Legal Proceedings, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Policy Analysis, Case Studies, Learning Strategies, Economics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.6K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Protecting Business Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, E-Commerce, Global Marketing, Brand Management, Innovation, Strategic Partnership, Business Strategy, Price Negotiation, New Business Development, Corporate Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Process, Digital Assets, Case Studies, Case Law, Commercial Laws, Legal Strategy, Legal Proceedings, Legal Risk, New Product Development

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      888 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: New
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      Packt

      Web Security, Social Engineering & External Attacks

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Metasploit, Cyber Attacks, Application Security, Exploitation techniques, Security Awareness, Malware Protection, Vulnerability Assessments, Javascript, Web Servers

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado System

      Homeland Security and Cybersecurity

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Management Framework, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Public Safety and National Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Operations, Cyber Governance, Security Management, NIST 800-53, Incident Response, Security Strategy, Technology Roadmaps, Network Infrastructure, Technology Solutions, Transportation Operations, Legal Risk

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      628 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Microsoft

      Cybersecurity Solutions and Microsoft Defender

      Skills you'll gain: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cloud Security, Cyber Security Policies, Microsoft Azure, Identity and Access Management, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, Network Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Threat Management, Firewall, Security Controls, Endpoint Security, Threat Detection, Virtual Machines, Encryption, Event Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      164 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Preview
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      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      Improving Immunity Based on Traditional Eastern Exercises

      Skills you'll gain: Sports Medicine, Immunology, Exercise Science, Exercise Therapy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Research, Cultural Responsiveness, Mindfulness, Stress Management, Infectious Diseases, Respiration, Mental Health Therapies

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      102 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Maryland, College Park

      Usable Security

      Skills you'll gain: Human Factors (Security), Usability, Human Computer Interaction, Authentications, Security Engineering, Usability Testing, Interaction Design, Information Privacy, Cybersecurity, Personally Identifiable Information, User Interface (UI) Design, Multi-Factor Authentication, User Centered Design, Data Sharing, Design

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      3.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      LearnKartS

      System and Network Security

      Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Information Systems Security, Cyber Attacks, Penetration Testing, Firewall, Threat Detection, Exploitation techniques, Internet Of Things

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
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      Pearson

      Linux Security Basics and Beyond: Unit 1

      Skills you'll gain: Linux, Authentications, Remote Access Systems, Linux Administration, User Accounts, Authorization (Computing), Security Controls, System Configuration, Command-Line Interface, Cryptographic Protocols

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New
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      Whizlabs

      Exam Prep SC-200: Microsoft Security Operations Analyst

      Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Endpoint Security, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Endpoint Detection and Response, Cloud Security, Threat Detection, Cyber Operations, Threat Management, Microsoft Copilot, Malware Protection, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Microsoft Azure, Vulnerability Management, Cloud Computing, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Azure Active Directory, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Incident Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of California, Irvine

      Conflict Resolution Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Conflict Management, Social Skills, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Mediation, De-escalation Techniques, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Cooperation, Collaboration, Planning, Decision Making

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular self defense courses

    • Learn Man in the Middle Attacks from Scratch: Packt
    • A Law Student's Toolkit: Yale University
    • Protecting Business Innovation: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Web Security, Social Engineering & External Attacks: Packt
    • Homeland Security and Cybersecurity: University of Colorado System
    • Cybersecurity Solutions and Microsoft Defender: Microsoft
    • Improving Immunity Based on Traditional Eastern Exercises: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
    • Usable Security: University of Maryland, College Park
    • System and Network Security: LearnKartS
    • Linux Security Basics and Beyond: Unit 1: Pearson

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