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    Results for "penetration testing"

    • Status: Free Trial
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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Advanced Embedded Linux Development

      Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), System Programming, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Software Testing, Agile Software Development, Linux, Linux Administration, Shell Script, Docker (Software), Git (Version Control System), Linux Commands, Bash (Scripting Language), Operating Systems, C++ (Programming Language), File Systems, OS Process Management, Debugging, Internet Of Things

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      147 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Olay

      Introduction to Cosmetic and Skincare Science

      Skills you'll gain: Product Testing, Safety Standards, Personal Care, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biology, Materials science, Sustainability Standards, Product Development, Regulatory Compliance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      292 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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

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      University at Buffalo

      Decentralized Applications (Dapps)

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Test Driven Development (TDD), Application Development, Application Design, Integrated Development Environments, Software Architecture, Web Applications, Software Development Tools, Software Testing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Fundamentals of UI/UX Design

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, User Experience Design, User Experience, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Human Centered Design, Wireframing, Interaction Design, Usability Testing, User Research, Information Architecture, Generative AI

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      396 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Build Better Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs)

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Image Quality, Image Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Performance Testing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      682 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Peking University

      Chinese for HSK 3 PART I

      Skills you'll gain: Vocabulary, Oral Comprehension, Language Competency, Grammar, Language Learning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      642 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Hypothesis Testing in Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Biostatistics, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Inference, Scientific Methods, Quantitative Research, Public Health

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      646 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Fundamentals of Computer Network Security

      Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Public Key Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Data Security, Firewall, Cyber Attacks, Data Encryption Standard, Penetration Testing, Network Security, Information Assurance, Encryption, Risk Management Framework, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Vulnerability Scanning, Information Systems Security, Secure Coding, Security Controls, Exploitation techniques

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      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      585 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Northwestern University

      Content, Advertising & Social IMC

      Skills you'll gain: Integrated Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Content Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Earned Media, Owned Media, Paid media, Facebook, Content Creation, Drive Engagement, Digital Media Strategy, Advertising, Digital Advertising, Global Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Customer Engagement, A/B Testing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Ciberseguridad

      Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Security, Incident Response, Cryptography, Security Requirements Analysis, Penetration Testing, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Modeling, IT Management, Encryption, Vulnerability Management, Exploitation techniques, Data Security, Security Management, Personally Identifiable Information

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      482 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-002)

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security Assessment, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Assessments, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Application Security, Technical Communication, Infrastructure Security, Network Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Scripting, Technical Writing, NIST 800-53, Automation, Technical Consulting

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular penetration testing courses

    • Advanced Embedded Linux Development: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Introduction to Cosmetic and Skincare Science: Olay
    • System and Network Security: LearnKartS
    • Decentralized Applications (Dapps): University at Buffalo
    • Fundamentals of UI/UX Design: Microsoft
    • Build Better Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs): DeepLearning.AI
    • Chinese for HSK 3 PART I: Peking University
    • Hypothesis Testing in Public Health : Johns Hopkins University
    • Fundamentals of Computer Network Security: University of Colorado System
    • Content, Advertising & Social IMC: Northwestern University

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